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In a large pot, over medium heat, melt the vegetable shortening.
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Add the onions, shallots, and garlic and cook until they are soft but not browned.
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Lower the heat and add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chopped mixed green and red peppers, parsley, wine, stock, and mushrooms.
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Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
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Add the carrots, zucchini, squash, and broccoli and cook until the vegetables are al dente.
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Add the mixed vegetables and spinach and heat through.
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Drain the vegetables and put them into an ice bath.
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When cool, drain well.
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Put the vegetables back into the pot along with the creamed corn.
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Mix in the red pepper flakes, paprika, oregano, Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper, to taste.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Place 1/4 cup vegetable mixture on the middle of each empanada dough disk.
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Avoid reaching the edges with the filling because oiliness will prevent good sealing.
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Slightly wet the edges, fold in half, and stick edges together.
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The shape should resemble a half-moon.
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Seal by pinching the edge between your thumb and index finger to make a curl about 5 or 6 times.
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Other sealing procedures like pinching without curling or using a fork to seal will not prevent the juices from leaking.
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Place the finished empanadas on the cookie sheet and brush them with the egg yolk.
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Cook until they are golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
