To be honest, I couldn’t think of anything which begins with a Q which I have made. However, there are lots of awesome “Q” foods which I have had in various parts of the world and which someday I would like to try my hand at.
Q for Quesadilla. Quesadilla is a Mexican dish which comprises of a warm roti like flatbread stuffed with mainly cheese and/or meat and vegetables. This is generally pan grilled. I have never been to Mexico, the closest connection I can claim is watching Narcos Mexico on Netflix. Just joking! I have tasted Mexican food in Texas in USA which borders Mexico and has therefore adapted a lot of their food cultures. Authentic Mexican cuisine is widely available in Texas – from tacos and nachos to enchiladas and quesadillas. Taco trucks are one of the favorite food haunts of locals I have heard.
I had quesadillas in San Antonio on a famous restaurant on the Riverwalk. Unfortunately, I do not remember the name. Also, tacos and enchiladas in Gloria’s Latin Cuisine in Austin. Both were so delicious melt in the mouth quesadillas that I have been a fan ever since. This was my second brush with Mexican cuisine. My first brush was – surprisingly! – in Madrid, Spain. I had nachos with guacamole, ceviche de vieiras (scallop ceviche) and Machete (ox rib). Cascabel restaurant – mind-blowing!
Recipes:
Since I have never made this one at home, I am recommending some recipe links which I have checked out and feel are authentic but easy to make.
- All you want to know about quesadilla making at home: https://www.recipetineats.com/quesadilla/
- An easy one and vegetarian: https://cookieandkate.com/quick-quesadillas-recipe/
- One from my favorite recipe haunt: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/21659/chicken-quesadillas/
Oyester Tacos @Fish City Grill, Houston, TX 
Quesadillas (Source: Girlheartfood) 
Taco Truck 
Machete @Cascabel, Madrid, Spain
This post was written for Blogchatter A2Z challenge; Day 17 – Letter “Q”.
I love Mexican food!
You seem to be a foodie like me! 😃