Sunday, November 7, 2010

"Quesadilla" It's not what you think...

I married into a Latin family. I love their food, and over the years I have learned how to make most of the common dishes native to Nicaragua. I learned by watching my husband's grandma cook. She didn't speak English, and I didn't speak Spanish, so I would take my pad of paper and pen to the kitchen and write down her every move. I would then go home and practice until I got it right. Luckily my husband was a willing participant, and tasted as I completed each step, telling me what it needed or didn't need.
One of the things I have "perfected" is "quesadilla." it's not a quesadilla as you know it, it's a combination between a bread and a cake, sweet and savory. I have modified it a little, and in my opinion, improved it.  (IF I do say so myself!)
Every time we go to a family gathering, they ask me to bring my quesadilla. No problem! It's super simple to make.....the "problem" is, they like it too much!
For example: Yesterday I made two 9"x13" pans of quesadilla for a family gathering. My quesadilla's never had a chance to cool off! I took them out of the oven, turned around, and found everyone gathered back at the table waiting for a piece. I served them piping hot from the oven. Two pans GONE in a matter of minutes!
Next thing I know, I am being asked to make 2 more.....so I did.  :)

On a side note: Quesadilla originated from El Salvador, but is common throughout Central America.


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  4. Hello! While googling images for Salvadorian Quesadilla I saw my picture and happened to click on it which took me to your site. I have no problem when people use my photos on their blog or website as long as they ask for permission. This photo of mine was taken in 2008 after I had baked it and posted it on my blog at http://tulipfleurs.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/salvadorian-quesadillas/. The same photo also appears on my Flickr site at http://www.flickr.com/photos/tulipfleurs/2481759113/
    Most recently, mycitycuisine.org asked permission to use the same photo found here
    http://www.mycitycuisine.org/wiki/Salvadorean-style_quesadilla . . . if you click on the photo it will note me as the "author" of the photo. Again, I have no problem when people use my photo but as a courtesy all they have to do is ask. Thank you. . .

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