DAY Recipe

Traditionally, the tortillas are fried in oil until soft. We’ve omitted the oil by wrapping the tortillas in damp paper towels and heating them in the microwave. Serve the enchiladas with the Ranch beans and Mexican rice with tomatoes and onions.

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This zippy pasta features the best of Italy accented with Mexican serrano chilies. A Zinfandel or Italian Barolo is the right wine.

Makes 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS
1large eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
1tablespoon salt7tablespoons olive oil1 3/4pounds spicy italian sausages, casings removed, meat [...]

Spreading a little mayonnaise over the outside of the bread before grilling adds golden color and delicious crunch.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
8thick-cut bacon slices8slices country-style sourdough bread or batard (cut on deep diagonal into 5×3×1/2-inch slices)
2cups (packed) grated extra-sharp cheddar [...]

Microwaving the potatoes before baking helps cook them quickly, but the regular oven will produce a crispy skin. Have a mixed green salad garnished with Greek olives and roasted red peppers to start. End with vanilla custard and butter cookies.

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The slightly sweet sautéed shallots add a twist to the classic Swiss cheese fondue. In addition to the bread, boiled red-skinned baby potatoes cut in half make great dippers.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
1tablespoon butter
1 1/4cups thinly sliced shallots (about 6 [...]