When a girl in latin amercan families turns 15 years old become a <em>"quinceañera" </em>that means that girl is becoming a woman and also is the "princess" of that family.
In the celebration of la quinceañera the most important part of the celebration is when the dad of the girl<em> gives the girl a "special" zapato (shoe) becoming that zapato the step of a woman.</em>
A. Las empandas (which by definition are a Spanish or Latin American pastry turnover filled with a variety of savory ingredients that are baked or fried.)
