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Melted cheese: A treat for kids and grownups alike

By the time these recipes are published, I will have a granddaughter - my first. I do not feel old enough to be anybody's grandmother, but I am thrilled to welcome a new child into our lives.

Another mouth to feed. I can't wait.

Melty cheese of any kind always makes me think of my own children as young ones. Our cast-iron griddle spent a dozen years on the stove waiting for the day's quesadilla orders. My son preferred simple renditions of white cheese and flour tortillas, while my daughter liked more complex combinations of tangy goat cheese and soft vegetables. No matter their age, the children in our house never tired of the warm, handheld goodness.

As they grew up, we added mild guacamole and salsas for dunking. Later, roasted vegetables and shrimp got tucked into the quesadillas. As my prowess in Mexican cooking expanded,

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