"monterey jack cheese" news and stories

Melted cheese! Can I hear an "amen," somebody? Enter the quesadilla, the melted-cheese-lovers' answer to their gooey-themed prayers. Sure, we add all kinds of meats and seafood, and all kinds of chiles, but, really, it's all about the cheese. Blogger Amanda at fakeginger is partial to barbecue chicken, and in this recipe makes the unusual choice of mozzarella cheese instead of the typical Jack or Cheddar.

Everyone has a special quesadilla blend. Kitchen Daily contributor (and wickedly talented cook of all things Mexican) Shelley Wiseman keeps it basic in her recipe for cheese quesadillas, with only jalapeños keeping company with the Monterey Jack inside the tortilla. Curtis Stone combines chicken, avocado and chipotle chiles in adobo sauce in his version. Steven Raichlen grills his all-vegetable-and-cheese quesadillas (which feature flame-roasted tomatoes), instead of pan-frying them. Got to have seafood? Try this crabmeat quesadilla recipe, made slightly piquant with chiles and orange zest.

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OK, OK, this is a little twist to our usual "Happy Hour" feature. It's not a drink but a recipe with the words "Happy Hour" in it. But it is a good appetizer to eat while drinking and it does have wine in it, so I think it fits.

It's Happy Hour Mushrooms, and utilizes monterey jack cheese, garlic, butter, wine, soy sauce, and Ritz Crackers. Full recipe after the jump.