The word comes from the Spanish 'torta', which means 'round cake'. When the Spanish explorers encountered the Aztecs making a small, round flatbread they dubbed it a tortilla -'little torta'. The name stuck.

Here are three quick tortilla recipes that can serve one person or fifty.

Courgette Quesadilla
Layer very thin courgette slices on a flour tortilla
. Top with chopped spring onions, minced jalapenos and grated mild cheese. Place another flour tortilla on top and fry on both sides until the cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve.

Chilli Cheese Quesadilla
Mix grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, chopped coriander and a little Discovery Wicked Chilli Seasoning in a bowl. Spread the mixture over a flour tortilla, top with another tortilla and fry on both sides until the cheese is melted. Cut and serve.

Spicy Tostada
Put flour tortillas under the grill. In a bowl, mix Spicy Refried Beans, a chopped tomato and some Tangy Fajita Table Sauce. Layer the mixture on the crisp tortillas, topped with grated cheese and put back under the grill until the cheese is melted. Serve with sliced avocado, sour cream and chopped coriander on top.

For some tips on how to make the best quesadilla, watch this chicken quesadilla recipe at How Stuff Works. We weren't brave enough to try the flip!