Chicken Mole Enchiladas

These luxurious enchiladas, served at the Original Mexican Cafe in Galveston, Texas, are a timeworn staple for senior staff writer Alex Beggs. “Mole can get too chocolatey if the cook is heavy-handed,” she says, “but here it’s in perfect balance with smoky ancho chiles.” Read Beggs’ essay about what these enchiladas mean to her, then try your hand at making them yourself. The Original’s streamlined approach to making mole cuts down on ingredients without sacrificing flavor for a rich, velvety sauce that’s layered under crispy-gooey cheese.