Etymologically, the word quesadilla refers to dishes that are based on cheese, but today it is not necessary that it is of animal origin, since there are a thousand vegetable alternatives that are not so harmful to health and that allow us to enjoy delicious dishes such as mushrooms and onion quesadillas in a version that adapts to new needs, both our and the planet, in addition to being respectful with animals.

Mexican cuisine has a great capacity to conquer palates, and that is, in part, thanks to the very vibrant ingredients that it uses and the right way to combine them. This means that there is always a feeling of wanting more (even when it is already physically impossible to continue eating) and that their flavors remain engraved in the memory.

This is one of those dishes that, as you eat, more nuances you find; although without a doubt, the key lies in the contrast provided by the yoghurt sauce.

Lasagne is one of the dishes that has the most fans, although it is also the most filling, so if you want to leave space for a second dish, this eggplant, leek and tomato lasagna is a great option.

Salads have a bad reputation for being boring, but there are some that are a real show for taste, and an example of this is this vertical salad of potato, avocado, tomato and pumpkin with Dijon vinaigrette.

When we have an event, we appreciate a starter or pica-pica that can be eaten as hot as cold or warm and that is sufficiently complete. This is especially important in the hot months, since we do not have the same appetite in summer as in winter and we usually fill up before, in addition to saving us having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen doing many more things.

There are sauces that are ideal for the hottest days of the year, and one of them is this alioli of almonds with mustard .

With the arrival of the summer solstice there is also the St John's eve, celebrated on June 23 with bonfires (to pay tribute to the sun, combat the few hours of darkness of the shortest night and purify the sins) and with the typical "coca de Sant Joan", which we will teach you how to make in this recipe.

The pastry cream is one of the essential in pastry, so it is normal that when we want to make a cake or any other sweet, it is one of the first ingredients that we visualize for the filling.

With these summer temperatures that we already have, nothing fancies more than fresh dishes and flavors. For that reason, and because we love the explosion of summer flavor that it provides, we propose this oriental taboulé of quinoa with raisins .