I am going to fully admit that cheese enchiladas are one of my top 5 comfort foods. If I am having a bad day or want something beyond delicious for dinner this is one of my go-to recipes.

Yes, cottage cheese in enchiladas isn't necessarily authentic to the dish's Mexican roots — and it might sound a little odd — but trust us that it works to benefit the food in more ways than one.

• Kill the heat, add in 8 ounces of shredded queso de papa and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the cheese (stirring gently from the bottom upward over the cheese) until smooth.

Transfer roasted tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a blender. Add drained chiles, reserved 1 cup soaking liquid, vinegar, salt, cumin, and garlic powder. Secure lid on blender, and remove center ...

Recipe included with this story: Simple Bean and Cheese Enchiladas. Over 20 years ago, while on a weeklong mission trip to Mexico, I encountered my first experience with a "failure to communicate." ...