Peanut Butter and Julie’s Mango, Chorizo, and Chicken Quesadillas

I had a bit of a stumble with this recipe. I went to three different grocery stores and could only find chorizo made from beef. Since I don’t eat beef, I panicked for several days, thinking I wouldn’t really be getting the truth of the recipe. In her notes, Julie did mention a few alternatives to chorizo, so I finally decided I’d go with one. I ended up with a bistro style pork sausage that I didn’t care for, however. It tasted too much like hot dog. And I’m quite sure that’s NOT what Julie had in mind!! So, I will try this recipe again when I run across the type of chorizo I like. I know it’s out there! Still, the combination of mango, chicken, cilantro, and cheese is great. (It must really be fabulous with that spicy chorizo…) Mango and chicken just go together. Mango and cilantro just go together also. In fact, mango goes great with a lot of foods you wouldn’t think it would. So, if you haven’t hopped aboard the mango craze, I’d do that right away!

Julie is right—quesadillas are a great alternative to standard nachos for a Super Bowl snack. Plus, I think this recipe is a great way to introduce people (read: guys) to new foods. My husband claims to hate mangos and cilantro, but he eats these just fine. Must be that “out of sight, out of mind” thing working. Shhhhh.