An arepa is a small, round sandwich, about 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick, made out of cornmeal, salt and water. It can be baked or grilled, and is eaten with meals in Venezuela and Colombia. Depending on ...

When I was in high school, I would often visit my friend and her mom would — without fail — make arepas. I am fairly certain she made them every single time I ever came over. I'm indebted to my friend ...

Arepas are one of the staple snacks in South American cuisine, and you would never guess how easy these crispy, cheesy, pockets are to make at home. In this video, learn how to make a simple ...

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Food Network star Franco Noriega is putting a new twist on the classic Latin American dish arepas. “I have many friends from Venezuela and Colombia, and every time I would go to their house, I was ...

The ice cream sandwich has always been ripe for innovation. Cookies and wafers were the “bread” first, but soon doughnuts, brioche rolls, and Pop-Tarts broke the mold. It’s been a while since we’ve ...

Luis and Diego Quiroz at Chellas Arepa Kitchen make their iconic arepas and new cold grab-n-go bowls in the FOX43 kitchen.