FOOD
Your Community Newspaper
Tired of grilled cheese? Try these quesadillas
M
aybe you like the traditional grilled cheese sandwich: cheese between slices of bread, buttered, and browned in a frying pan. Or maybe you prefer yours with a bit of ham added, or with slices of apple or tomato. Whatever your preference, here’s another version of a grilled cheese sandwich that may become a family favourite once you try it. Instead of sliced bread, each sandwich is made with a tortilla. Diced onion, thin slices of fresh mushrooms and tomato, and basil are arranged on half of the tortilla. Two types of grated cheese are used – mozarella and cheddar. Once it’s ready, the tortilla is folded over, and browned on both sides. This is very quick and easy to prepare either as lunch or a snack. The quantities below will make three large sandwiches, but they can easily be increased for more. CHEESE QUESADILLAS
3 large 10-inch flour tortillas 3 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 slices onion, finely diced (red onion is good for flavour and colour)
G N I H T Y R E EV % 25-50 OFF
March Clearance Sale
PAT TREW Food ‘n’ Stuff 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. dried basil black pepper to taste 3/4 cup grated mozarella cheese 1/4 cup grated medium cheddar cheese Heat a large frying pan, or griddle to medium heat. I use an electric frying pan heated to 250 F (120 C). Spray with cooking oil spray, or lightly brush with vegetable oil. Lay a flour tortilla on a large plate. It helps if you, fold the tortilla in half before you start, then unfold it again. This leaves a slight crease along the center line of the tortilla, so that it’s easy to make out one half of the circle. The ingredients are going to be arranged on the tortilla so they cover half of the circle. When you’ve finished adding the ingredients, you’ll fold the uncovered half of the tortilla over them. Arrange one
third of the sliced mushrooms, diced onion, sliced tomato and basil on half of the tortilla. Sprinkle with pepper if you wish. No salt is needed because the cheese will provide the salty taste. Scatter one third of the mozarella and one third of the cheddar cheese over the sliced tomato. Fold the uncovered half of the tortilla over the cheese and tomatoes. Press down with your hands to flatten it slightly. Repeat this with the other two tortillas and the remaining ingredients. Place the tortillas in the heated pan. You may have to cook these one at a time, depending on the size of your pan. Cook the tortilla on one side for two to three minutes, or until the bottom is lightly browned. With a large spatula, carefully turn over the tortilla. Cook the second side for two to three minutes. Makes three servings.
farm-fresh
ORGANIC MILK
MARCH 14TH TO 24TH
MONACO LADIES PANT
CLUB BAG
50% OFF
50% OFF
50% OFF
RED AND FLO. ORANGE HEADS REG. $21.00
Farm Boy™ Organic Milk is made locally in small batches from the freshest milk. Available in 5 delicious varieties and packaged in our classic, returnable glass bottle, you’ll love the “fresh from the dairy” taste—just like the milkman would deliver.
50% OFF
HOURS:
www.goldline.ca
Merivale Rd.
210 Colonnade Rd. South Unit #1 613-224-8038
Farm Boy™ Organic Milk Skim, 1%, 2%, 3.8% and Chocolate $2.99-$3.99, 946 ml, certified by Pro-Cert
Colonnade Rd.
Wednesday to Saturday 11:00am to 5:00pm
210-1 174-22A
Colonnade Rd. S
HUNT CLUB
Prince of Wales Dr.
MARQUESS AND ROX JEWELLERY
REG. $45.00
A $1.00 bottle deposit is required.
R0011311241-0315
R0011314628
REG. $80.00
farmboy.ca Ottawa West EMC - Thursday, March 15, 2012
17