Over the last year, I have come up with the perfect veggie enchilada recipe along with a black bean/corn salad. Try it and be amazed!
Enchiladas
1 package of small corn tortillas
2 yellow squash
2 zucchini
1 large yellow onion
1 green onion
1 package (large) of mixed cheese--Mexican
1 medium sized can of Las Palmas Green sauce
--you can put carrots in if you like...
Olive Oil
Garlic Salt or Garlic Powder
Step 1: Wash and cut all of your vegetables. I like to cut the veggies into small slivers, and dice the onion (you need half the onion for the enchiladas). Slice you green onions and put them aside.
Step 2: In a frying pan heat up a little bit of olive oil, then add the zucchini, yellow squash, and yellow onion. Drizzle a little more olive oil and then add some pepper (if you like pepper) and garlic powder/salt. Stir. Turn off the heat when the veggies seem soft.
Step 3: Get a baking pan (a square) and pour a little bit of enchilada sauce on the bottom to coat the pan. Get a bowl of some sort and pour a little sauce in that. You will use it to dip your tortilla in the sauce and then to stuff the tortilla.
Step 4: In your bowl with the sauce, take one tortilla (if they were in the refrigerator--you'll need to heat them in the microwave for 15 seconds in a paper towel, so they won't crumble) and dip both sides in the sauce, then add some veggies from your fry pan (skillet), and cheese. Then roll and place in the baking pan. Do this with all of your tortillas.
Step 5: Cover all of the rolled tortillas with the rest of the sauce and then sprinkle cheese and the green onions on top.
Step 6: Pre-heat the oven to 425 and cook for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Step 7: ENJOY!
Corn/Bean Salad
1 tomato
1 can of corn
1 can of black beans
1 red or yellow onion (you can use the other half of the yellow onion for this)
1 red pepper (your choice)
some red wine vinegar
Step 1: Dice the tomato and onion, add them to the black beans and corn, and then 3 tbsp of the red wine vinegar.
Step 2: Refrigerate for a couple of hours
Step 3: Enjoy
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Solvang/ Port San Luis/ Morro Bay/Monterey/San Simeon/ Cambria
After an early morning start, we began our vacation by stopping off for a few pastries at a lovely little bakery called The Danish Mill Bakery & Coffee Shop in Solvang. I had an apple danish which was tasty and ordered some apple bread to go. After our small breakfast snack, we walked around Solvang and then drove around some of the back roads. I highly recommend exploring wherever you go.
After Solvang, we headed to Avila Beach, which has the most amazing lunch spot on the planet! I have been here multiple times and keep coming back, not only for the clam chowder bread bowl, but for the view!
The Inn in Port San Luis is a must! Here's the view from out table out of one of the long picture frame windows. Below is our table! That's what you eat on top of!
After driving to Morro Bay and checking into our hotel, we decided to go on a walk along Embarcadero. Morro Bay is a touristy sea-side village that offers great shops, souvenirs, and delicious food. We ended up eating at one of our favorite restaurants, Tagnazzini's. If you get there before 5pm, you can still order off of the lunch menu, which is great, however, it's best to get there after 5pm if you want more of a selection of fresh seafood.
The second day of our trip we drove up to Monterey and went to the aquarium. Always, always, always get your tickets online! That way you don't have to wait in the long line outside. The penguins were so cute! The jellyfish were incredible (as you can see by the picture posted below), oh and don't forget to go to the petting area so you can pet a stingray too!
For lunch, we wanted to try something new... We had been to Bubba Gumps and a couple of other places over the years. We walked forever and when we got to Massaro Santos (a place I had found online)--it was closed! So we walked all the way back and ended up at the Fish Hopper on Cannery Row. I have to say it was great! The only thing I didn't like is that they put a party of two in a table meant for one. As far as food goes, I had the open-face crab sandwich which was very delicious and filling.
After walking around Cannery Row we drove on the 17 mile drive (which is always a must) and took hwy 1 back to Cambria. We stayed at a little inn on Moonstone Drive. That night for dinner we went to a little old restaurant called the Sea Chest. It opens at 5:30pm, is pricey (but worth it), does not accept credit cards, and guess what? You have to get there before 5:30 because there was a line out the door at 5:28. We were able to get in and get a table, but make sure you get there early. Our waitress wasn't too great, but the rest of the staff were quick and helpful. I had swordfish with potatoes, and I sampled some of the calamari steak. Everything was perfect. The picture below is the road for the 17 mile drive. It's been paved and painted recently (it was never cardinal and gold before!) Fight on!!
The third morning we went back to Port San Luis in Avila Beach and ate breakfast at Fat Cats. Every summer we start craving Fat Cats. I always get the cinnamon bun with a side of bacon. It is beyond good, it is OUTSTANDING!
For lunch that day we went to another one of our favorites: Moonstone Bar and Grill. They have great sandwiches and ice tea. Try to sit on the patio if the weather is warm enough, otherwise indoors is the perfect option.At 1:40 we took the garden tour at Hearst Castle, which was fabulous as always. Make sure you take one or two tours if you are in the area. I have been on all of them over the years, and keep going back (to my second home--I wish!).
Off to another adventure,
LA Girl
After Solvang, we headed to Avila Beach, which has the most amazing lunch spot on the planet! I have been here multiple times and keep coming back, not only for the clam chowder bread bowl, but for the view!
The Inn in Port San Luis is a must! Here's the view from out table out of one of the long picture frame windows. Below is our table! That's what you eat on top of!
After driving to Morro Bay and checking into our hotel, we decided to go on a walk along Embarcadero. Morro Bay is a touristy sea-side village that offers great shops, souvenirs, and delicious food. We ended up eating at one of our favorite restaurants, Tagnazzini's. If you get there before 5pm, you can still order off of the lunch menu, which is great, however, it's best to get there after 5pm if you want more of a selection of fresh seafood.
The second day of our trip we drove up to Monterey and went to the aquarium. Always, always, always get your tickets online! That way you don't have to wait in the long line outside. The penguins were so cute! The jellyfish were incredible (as you can see by the picture posted below), oh and don't forget to go to the petting area so you can pet a stingray too!
For lunch, we wanted to try something new... We had been to Bubba Gumps and a couple of other places over the years. We walked forever and when we got to Massaro Santos (a place I had found online)--it was closed! So we walked all the way back and ended up at the Fish Hopper on Cannery Row. I have to say it was great! The only thing I didn't like is that they put a party of two in a table meant for one. As far as food goes, I had the open-face crab sandwich which was very delicious and filling.
After walking around Cannery Row we drove on the 17 mile drive (which is always a must) and took hwy 1 back to Cambria. We stayed at a little inn on Moonstone Drive. That night for dinner we went to a little old restaurant called the Sea Chest. It opens at 5:30pm, is pricey (but worth it), does not accept credit cards, and guess what? You have to get there before 5:30 because there was a line out the door at 5:28. We were able to get in and get a table, but make sure you get there early. Our waitress wasn't too great, but the rest of the staff were quick and helpful. I had swordfish with potatoes, and I sampled some of the calamari steak. Everything was perfect. The picture below is the road for the 17 mile drive. It's been paved and painted recently (it was never cardinal and gold before!) Fight on!!
The third morning we went back to Port San Luis in Avila Beach and ate breakfast at Fat Cats. Every summer we start craving Fat Cats. I always get the cinnamon bun with a side of bacon. It is beyond good, it is OUTSTANDING!
For lunch that day we went to another one of our favorites: Moonstone Bar and Grill. They have great sandwiches and ice tea. Try to sit on the patio if the weather is warm enough, otherwise indoors is the perfect option.At 1:40 we took the garden tour at Hearst Castle, which was fabulous as always. Make sure you take one or two tours if you are in the area. I have been on all of them over the years, and keep going back (to my second home--I wish!).
Off to another adventure,
LA Girl
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