Santa Fe Quesadilla Maker
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Santa FeBrand: Santa Fe
Model: QM2SFR
Product features:
- Cooks quesadillas in 4 to 5 minutes
- Fits tortillas up to 12 inches in diameter
- Nonstick cooking plates wipe clean; built-in drip tray
- Power and ready light; upright storage
- Includes recipes; 1-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Santa Fe Quesadilla Maker
Customer Review: Versatile Kitchen Gadget
Summary: 5 Stars
On Saturday, I picked up one of these Santa Fe Quesadilla Makers on a whim. As a quesadilla afficionado, I never liked how my George Foreman couldn't properly seal up a quesadilla on its edges, causing toppings to come spilling out everywhere. I also like how in restaurants, quesadillas are served in triangular wedges to dip in salsa or sour cream. The George Foreman could never achieve that.
I made my first quesadilla that evening: lean ground beef (lightly seasoned), thinly sliced green peppers and onions, fat-free cheddar cheese, and thin tomato slices sandwiched between two 8" whole wheat tortillas. I was worried it wouldn't turn out right since the booklet recommends using 10" tortillas, but it turned out wonderfully! After four minutes of being in the pre-heated device (I had it plugged in while I assembled the quesadilla), I had a golden brown quesadilla, and the ingredients weren't falling out every which way! The wedges weren't fully cut, but there were deep, golden imprints and I just took a knife and gently sliced through to get the individual wedges - perfect for dipping in salsa. The quesadillas were delicious and really easy to make and clean up.
My experimentation didn't stop there! The booklet recommended peanut butter and jelly quesadillas. For lunch, I used one 8" whole wheat tortilla to fold up and make half of a quesadilla. I spread on natural peanut butter and 100% Simply Fruit jam and put it on the press for three minutes. I must say it was delicious - I was in Heaven for the six or so minutes I spent eating it. I'd never had a hot PBJ quesadilla before, but it's become a personal favorite of mine.
In sum, the Santa Fe Quesadilla Maker is a wonderful investment if you love quesadillas. The traditional mexican quesadillas turn out delicious, and there are a lot of included recipes to experiment with, such as peanut butter & jelly, apple pie quesadillas (likewise, you can substitute apple pie filling for cherry pie filling, etc.), egg & cheese breakfast quesadillas, pizza quesadillas, ham & cheese quesadillas, or any other creative combination you can come up with! A wonderful cooking device indeed.
Description of Santa Fe Quesadilla Maker
If you haven't had a freshly made, piping hot quesadilla, then you haven't experienced Mexican cooking at its most delicious. Easy to customize, and quick to make, they are a more flavorful alternative to the American grilled cheese sandwich. What do you have on hand: refried beans, salsa, corn, cheese, spinach, grilled chicken, roasted peppers? It's all about being creative and "winging it". There are no rules, be adventurous.For a quick and easy meal, this festive red machine fires up quesadillas filled with grilled veggies, barbecued chicken, or just plain old cheese in under five minutes. The cooking plates fit tortillas that are up to 12 inches in diameter and divide your quesadilla into six manageable sections during pressing. A power light illuminates when the unit is plugged in and a ready light lets you know when your quesadilla is done. The metal cooking plates are coated with nonstick Teflon so quesadillas lift easily out of the maker and cleanup is even quicker than cooking time. The maker also has a built-in drip tray that catches stray bits of melted cheese and filling ingredients. The quesadilla maker's handle stays cool to the touch for safe handling, and the whole unit locks together for compact, upright storage. The Santa Fe quesadilla maker comes with its own recipe book and is covered by a one-year limited manufacturer's warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
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