Quesadillas - Hardcover

Kelly, Donna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1423605039 ISBN 13: 9781423605034

Publisher: Gibbs Smith, 2010

Synopsis

Sweet and savory recipes celebrate this classic finger food.

In Quesadillas, the gooey little snacks we all used to make as kids have grown up into flavorful, hearty meals and desserts bursting with flavor. Favorites include Roasted Veggie and Goat Cheese, Thai Peanut, Parmesan-Crusted Italian, Chicken Caesar, Philly Cheesesteak, Peanut Butter Apple, Triple Chocolate Decadence, and Pecan-Crusted Pear.

Donna Kelly is the author of several cookbooks, including French Toast, 101 Things To Do With a Tortilla, 101 Things To Do With Chicken, 101 Things To Do With Tofu, 101 Things To Do with Canned Soup, and 101 Things To Do With a Toaster Oven. She lives in Provo, Utah.

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About the Author

Donna Kelly, a food fanatic and recipe developer, is the author of several cookbooks including French Toast, Quesadillas, 101 Things to Do with a Tortilla, and 101 Things to Do with An Instant Pot®. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

From the Back Cover

Warm, melty, and gooey―the perfect combination for any meal or snack!

From the Inside Flap

Simply put, the quesadilla is a delightful package of melted cheesy goodness―all sandwiched inside crispy tortillas. But now these little gooey snacks we all used to make as kids have evolved into savory meals and scrumptious desserts that are bursting with flavor.

Made to fill any amount of hunger, quesadillas can be stuffed with foods and spices from almost any culture. You can try all sorts of mouthwatering combinations like the BLT, Thai Peanut, Roasted Veggie and Goat Cheese, Parmesan-Crusted Italian, Philly Cheesesteak, Roasted Ratatouille, and Chicken Caesar. Even dessert quesadillas like Triple Chocolate Decadence, Peanut Butter Apple, and S’mores have made their debut.

Quesadillas are so simple, delicious, and easy to make that their popularity is ever increasing. So, why not make your favorite meal or dessert into a quesadilla?

Donna Kelly is a cooking fanatic who loves to take recipes and give them her own new and flavorful twist. Her greatest training as a cook comes from nearly three decades of cooking for the pickiest eaters ever―her children Katie, Amy, Matt, and Jake. She is the author of several cookbooks including French Toast, 101 Things To Do With a Tortilla, 101 Things To Do With Chicken, 101 Things To Do With Tofu, and 101 Things To Do with Canned Soup.

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Barbecue Chicken

The smoky taste of grilled chicken and smoked Gouda make this a must for your next backyard barbecue.

1 (2–pound) rotisserie chicken1/3 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup minced red onion1/4 cup minced cilantro

12 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, grated

8 (9- to 10-inch) flour or wheat tortillas

1. Remove meat from chicken, cutting into small pieces as you go, and discarding the skin, fat, and bones. Toss chicken with barbecue sauce.

2. Toss onion, cilantro, and cheese together in a bowl. Lay 4 tortillas on the counter and spread about 1.3 cup cheese mixture over each. Spread 1 cup chicken over cheese. Sprinkle another 1.3 cup cheese mixture over top.

3. Slide one of the cheese-covered tortillas into a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place one of the remaining tortillas on top. Press down with a wide spatula to remove any air pockets. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes, checking frequently, until bottom tortilla is crisp and browned.

4. Turn over, cover, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until lightly browned. Repeat this process for remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Suggested garnishes:

Sour Cream Paprika Sauce (page 120) or White Cheddar Sauce (page 123)

Edition details

• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1423605039
• ISBN 13: 9781423605034
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128