I’ve been called many names in my life (no jokes here please): Carl, Carlo, Carlos, Carlini, Carlito, Cee, and most recently Los – short for Carlos.

I like Carlito – it’s got a nice ring to it. So I decided to name my style of quesadilla after it.

These are super simple and are cooked in the toaster oven in 4 minutes. Plus, I often try to make food that requires very few utensils. In this case, only a fork, knife and dish are required. That means ‘quick’ clean up too!

So, let me show you the Way! (Sorry Mr. Frampton, I did not mean to lyrically rip you off.)

Here are the basic ingredients:

• Tortillas
• Cheddar Cheese
• Tomatoes
• Green Chiles (diced)
• Cholula Sauce
• Avocado (optional)
• Sour Creme (optional)

Thinly slice up the cheddar cheese and place on one side of the tortilla. Back the cheese away from the tortilla edge a bit. That way, when the cheese heats up it wont drip as much inside the toaster oven.

Lay on the diced green chiles, followed by a layer of sliced tomatoes. Add some salt, pepper and Cholula Sauce. That’s it!

Pop in the toaster oven. Set it for toast and 4 minutes. Lookin’ good!

Fold over the back side of the tortilla (towards the tomatoes). Top with Cholula Sauce and slice. If you have it, top with sliced avocados and a dollop of sour creme. Makes it awesome!

So delicious!

Quick, good, and easy! Now you know the ‘Way’ – give ’em a try.

P.S. – If you know Mr. Frampton, please tell Peter hello for me.

I really “love” Italian food! I mean what’s not to love: pasta, spicy sauce, cheese, veggies, and meats all cooked together in a sea of Mediterranean delight!

Mamma Mia or my mother, boy could she cook. I think she had tomato sauce running through her veins! Me, not so much, but at least I try. She did give me a few recipes, one of which was called One Step Lasagna. I like to call it Lazy ‘Veggie’ Lasagna, because you do not have to precook the noodles, and it is really easy to make.

Just walking into an Italian deli is a treat for me.

Here’s the recipe – written out ‘old school’ style:

This isn’t really cooking, but more assembly than anything else. Below are a few pics to show the assembly process.

Of course, you begin with the sauce.

Yep, just spread the ricotta cheese right on the noodles, and set on top of the sauce.

Begin to add the toppings. Don’t be afraid to use leftovers. I’ve added some yellow squash from last night’s dinner.

Now, add more sauce, another layer of noodles. and more toppings.

Cover with foil, and bake in the oven. When done, remove and let it sit for 10 minutes prior to serving.

Semplicemente Fantastico – Simply Fantastic!