what's for dinner?

[Blindgreed1]

I've never had an enchilada.

Seriously?!!! That's just WRONG! I'll make enchiladas for you.

I'm not an enchilada virgin, but I'd like to try yours too, Gunnar.

I love enchiladas and make decent ones. But, my mom's are the best I've ever eaten. We use ground beef (shredded beef and pork is good too), onions, diced whole potatoes, and diced tomatoes inside (cooked in taco seasoning). On top: enchilada sauce, lots of sharp cheddar and jack cheese, sliced black olives, and sliced jalapenos. On the side: sour cream and guacamole (quacemole, for rams), Spanish rice, and a huge Margarita on the rocks with salted rim.

I'm on a strict diet at the moment, so tonight is lean steak salad with lemon juice dressing and a tiny bit of feta on top (and water). Good stuff, but I'd rather have the enchiladas and the booze.

I was taught the art of the enchilada by the mother of a friend of mine. Mrs. Castro claimed it was all in the prep of the tortillias. First she lightly fried them on each side (just a couple of seconds per side) so that they werent so delicate. Then dipped them in the enchilada sauce which she had heated on the stove. Then add the filling, roll and repeat until the tray was full and then dump the excess sauce on top prior to baking them. I've had them without frying and dipping and it's not nearly as tasty.