Quesadillas

by Donna Kelly

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.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking, Food

128 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2010

About the author

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.

Kelly was born and raised in Southern Arizona. She has four children and works as a prosecuting attorney. She lives in Provo, Utah.

Reviews

[Mithu Ahmed · Rating 4.75 out of 5]

*Quesadillas* is a wonderful choice for anyone who enjoys delicious, comforting food and wants to explore the versatility of this classic Mexican favorite. I love how quesadillas can be adapted to different tastes, making them suitable for quick lunches, easy dinners, satisfying snacks, and casual meals with family and friends.

One of the best things about quesadillas is their simplicity. With the right combination of tortillas, cheese, vegetables, and other flavorful ingredients, it is easy to create a meal that feels both comforting and exciting. The possibilities for experimenting with different fillings and flavor combinations make quesadillas especially appealing to creative home cooks.

I also appreciate recipes that make everyday cooking more enjoyable without requiring complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. Quesadillas are a great option for beginners while still offering plenty of opportunities for experienced cooks to try new ideas and personalize their meals.

Overall, this is an appealing subject for anyone who loves Mexican cuisine and appreciates practical, versatile food. Whether you are preparing a quick bite or putting together a relaxed family meal, quesadillas offer plenty of inspiration for making something delicious at home. I would happily recommend this cookbook to anyone looking to enjoy more variety in the kitchen. Five stars for a timeless favorite!

[SKP · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love to make Quesadillas, something I taught myself. My husband is a master at the BBQ Pit and smoker, so I use a lot of his meats when I make them. I’ve made them using the following meats:

Beef Chuck Roast
Beef Brisket
Burnt Ends
Chicken
Ham
Pork Loin
Prime Rib
Pulled Pork
Sausage-Andouille
Sausage-Chipotle/Monterey Jack
Sausage-Polish
Sausage-Roasted Reed Pepper w/ Queso Fresco

I liked this book, because there were several recipes I wouldn’t mind trying.
But at the moment, it is hard to get past using my husband’s BBQ creations —our favorites are brisket and prime rib!

[Anne Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

WooHoo! Who Knew? Fantastic idea for quick supper!

This book knocks the idea of a long prep meal in a cocked hat! Now we have numerous recipes for exciting, nutritious, delicious meals ready in minutes and fun to eat.
This is now my go-to book for snappy eats with minimal angst!

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great recipe book for my favorite food, Quesadillas

Great recipes and so many ideas. I love this cookbook. I love the desert ideas and the sauces. Too many ideas to choose from.

[Star Shining Forever · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun little collection of meaty, veggie, and sweet quesadilla ideas. Some are a bit simplistic, like “take these salad toppings and throw them in a tortilla with cheese” 😝

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a great book with great ideas and totally awesome pictures. Quesadillas rock, one of the few things we ALL will eat in this family (our pip-squeak Maria is VERY fussy). You can pretty much do anything with it and hide just about anything inside there too. The turkey cranberry quesadilla rocked my world. So did the BLT. Really, how can you go wrong? And then there were the deserts... Smores quesadilla, oh I am in heaven. Berries and Brie, oh yes,yes, yes. This is a library book which I renewed like 3 or 4 times. I'm going to have to give it up this week, but not without copying at least 30 yummy ones into my recipe stash.

[Kimberly Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow.... I make some interesting quesadillas, but nothing like these. What I liked about the recipes is they are fast & easy and include a large variety of tastes which span the globe:

Berries & Brie
Mango madness
Spicy grilled flank steak
Caprese style (tomatoes, cheese & basil)
Mushroom madness
Caramelized onion & Gouda
Portobello & sun-dried tomato
Roasted veggie & goat cheese
Spicy Cuban
Sweet & spicy Asian
Aloha shrimp & pineapple
Thai peanut
Carne asada.....

And many many more.....

[Mtbike40 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun book of wild quesadilla recipes from traditional to international flair. We have just started working through the many recipes in this book, but we are excited about trying all the different flavors. Quesadillas are easy to prepare and easy to enjoy. Just pick up these delicious treats with your hands and dig in.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can't say that all the recipes are completely appetizing, but I do like the idea of using tortillas as a way to decrease the amount of bread consumption! And.. I tried the BBQ Chicken Quesadilla for lunch. Yum!!

[Deodand · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting recipe book. I'd never thought of sweet quesadillas before reading it. They really do throw everything but the kitchen sink in there (in a good way).

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome choices. Highly recommend pg 36 Turkey Cranberry.

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who knew there were so many ways you could work a quesadilla? Great guide to being creative with tortillas, cheese and toppings.

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Introduced me to dessert quesadillas, which I can’t believe I’d never heard of before. Some nice sounding sauces too. The meat/vege recipes on the other hand are pretty standard.