Abstract: A utensil for preparing filled food items, such as tacos, pastries or dumplings, is disclosed, having a pair of engaging clamping molds, pivotally connected by a hinge assembly. Each clamping mold has a preconfigured form in the shape of the desired resulting, food item, generally comprising a hollow, concave center and a flattened perimeter. Together, the two clamping molds and the attached hinge assembly form a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is in the open position when the perimeters of the opposing clamping surfaces are disengaged and in the same plane. In this position, a flat bread or tortilla is placed on the surfaces and a filling is laid on top. The clamping assembly is in the closed position when the perimeters of the opposing clamping surfaces are engaged. When the clamping assembly is closed the perimeter edges of the tortilla are sandwiched between the clamping surfaces and the filling is enclosed within.