Gingergirl: Versatile Quesadillas make an ideal snack for everyone

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Quesadillas are very versatile in terms of the endless combination of fillings -with cheese as the main filling - try: leftover meats and chicken, chorizo, olives, peppers, mushrooms, jalapeno peppers, refried beans or red onion.  

Here’s a classic to get you started.

HOT & CHEESY QUESADILLAS!

(serves 4 hungry teenagers!)

250g of cheddar cheese, grated 

4 tomatoes, roughly chopped 

1 green or red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (a spring onion, finely sliced would also be good)

A handful of coriander, leaves roughly chopped 

8 flour tortillas 

Oil for brushing

*  Put the cheese, tomatoes, chilli and coriander leaves into a bowl with some seasoning and mix well.

*  Warm the tortillas in the microwave according to pack instructions - this makes them soft and easier to work with. Divide the cheese mix over one half of each tortilla. Fold over the other half to make 8 half-moons and press down to seal. 

*  Brush the tops with a little oil, then sit, oil-side down, on a hot griddle or dry frying pan. Cook for a couple of minutes until crisp and golden, brush the uncooked side with oil, then flip over for another few mins. Slice into wedges and pile onto a warmed plate while you cook the rest.   

*  Quesadillas are delicious served with guacamole, salsa or soured cream and lots of crisp salad.

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