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☕️ Bite-Sized Sundays: The Magic of Enchiladas (Six Ways to Fill Them)

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

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Happy Sunday, Friends.

This week: Why enchiladas are the ultimate meal prep hero, six ways to fill them that you'll love, how to make them easier than you think, and a complete guide to spring artichokes (because they're coming soon!)

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"Good food is all the sweeter when shared with good friends." - Mexican Proverb

Real Talk: I've discovered that enchiladas are like the Swiss Army knife of dinners - they solve so many problems at once. Make them for Sunday dinner, and you've got lunches sorted for days. Having friends over? They can be made ahead. Need to drop off a meal for someone? Enchiladas travel beautifully.

🌟 Recipe of the Week: NEW! Shredded Beef Enchiladas This is where easy meets impressive. Tender, flavorful beef that shreds effortlessly, wrapped in tortillas and smothered with sauce and melty cheese. It's the kind of recipe that makes people think you worked much harder than you did.

  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Perfect for: Meal prep, feeding a crowd, or stocking your freezer

🎯 Quick Hits

  • Trending Taste: Restaurant chefs are bringing back classic enchiladas with modern twists - like adding unexpected cheeses or roasted vegetables
  • Back to Basics: Warm your tortillas before rolling - they'll be more pliable and won't crack
  • Did you know? The word enchilada literally means "in chile" - the tradition of dipping tortillas in chile sauce dates back to Mayan times

🎨 Food for Thought Have you ever noticed how some foods just bring people together? There's something magical about a pan of enchiladas hitting the table - maybe it's the way the cheese bubbles, or how everyone reaches in for their favorite corner piece. It's the kind of dish that turns dinner into an event, even on a regular Tuesday.

Choose Your Filling:

(Why isn't there an artichoke emoji? 🤷🏻‍♀️) Bonus Read: Spring artichoke season is just around the corner! Get ready with The Complete Guide To Cooking With Spring Artichokes - everything from selection to prep to cooking methods.

👩‍🍳 What's Cooking Next Week Coming Wednesday: "NEW: Spicy Shrimp Tacos (Plus More Ways to Taco Tuesday)" - I'm sharing a new recipe plus all my favorite shrimp taco variations.

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