The longer you leave on direct heat, the crispier the tortilla will get. You generally want them to be soft and pliable.

If you enjoy Mexican food, you've no doubt come across the quesadilla. This simple, flat, rich, and flavorful specialty ...

Fold the tortillas in half to cover the filling. Cook for 3 minutes on one side, or until brown and crispy. Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side, until the cheese ...

"These quesadillas are easy to make, but it is one of those meals that makes everything feel a little better," writes Sr.

pressing the quesadillas down from time to time using a spatula, until the tortillas are crisp and golden-brown on both sides and the filling has melted. Remove from the pan carefully and set ...

Sprinkle cheese evenly over half of each tortilla, then fold in half. Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat and drizzle a little olive oil in the pan. Griddle each side of the quesadillas ...

For large, fold tortilla over fillings to make a half-circle sandwich. Lightly oil the pans or hot plate, and add as many quesadillas as fit easily. Press down lightly on each one. Cook for 3-4 ...

Place two tortillas on each of the lined baking trays ... extra virgin olive oil and some salt and pepper. Remove the quesadillas from the oven, cut into wedges and pile onto a plate.