Foodie Corner – 2016 – Post #6 – Fusion Quesadillas

My motto used to be “If it didn’t get done in the microwave, it didn’t get done.” I’ve since learned to use my electric oven and its four-burner cooktop. But …

Foodie Corner – 2016 – Post #6 – Fusion Quesadillas

What are fusion quesadillas?

My two cents, but please share yours:

Take Tex-Mex quesadillas and substitute fillings from other parts of the world.

Melt 1T of butter in a skillet set on medium-high.

Scoop your desired filling onto one half of a single tortilla, and carefully place it on the buttered skillet. Press firmly on the unfilled side of the tortilla with a spatula until it turns a golden brown underneath. (This saves you the effort of flipping the quesadilla, which can be a messy operation.)

Then fold this unfilled side over the filled side and continue to cook until both sides are golden brown. Slide the quesadilla onto a plate and serve.

A handful of filling suggestions:

• Classic chicken salad (shredded chicken, diced celery, and mayonnaise)
• Slices of honey ham and Swiss cheese
• Chicken curry leftovers
• Asian beef and broccoli leftovers
• Pad Thai leftovers
• Sliced meatballs in marinara sauce (use only a little sauce to prevent it leaking out all over the skillet)
• Pepperoni, mozzarella, and shredded fresh basil
• Shredded gruyere lightly drenched with dry sherry (use only a little wine to prevent it leaking out all over the skillet)

Play with this recipe, make it your own, and enjoy.