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A fun, full-color look at everyone's favorite cheese dip, with history, tips, facts, and 50 recipes from beloved food blogger Lisa Fain, "the Homesick Texan." Queso (aka chile con queso) is a spicy, cheesy, comforting cult favorite that has long been a delicious addition to any party, barbecue, or family gathering. This appealing and accessible book features a mix of down-home standards and contemporary updates, from historical, regional, and Mexican quesos to vegan and dessert quesos, including Chile Verde Con Queso, Squash Blossom Queso Fundido, Fajita Queso, Cactus and Corn Queso Poblano, Frito Salad with Queso Dressing, Pulled Pork Queso Blanco, and Sausage Queso Biscuits. Whether you're relaxing with friends, having a few people over to watch the football game, or entertaining a hungry crowd, queso is the perfect party food for good times.… (more)
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For those already familiar with Lisa Fain from previous cookbooks, or her blog 'The Homesick Texan', as well as new readers, you'll appreciate her unfussy approach that doesn't apologize for the use of processed cheese (velveeta), makes recipes approachable for those of us who aren't gourmet chefs, and yet includes new twists like Indian and Greek queso as well as several vegan recipes. Several versions of well know and loved Texas restaurant style queso's is also a fun inclusion. I also appreciated the section introducing chiles, each variety, how to store, cook, fresh vs dried. The section on cheeses and their substitutions was equally as helpful.
Lisa Fain knows her stuff but never makes her reader feel they aren't up to the task. She packs a lot into this beautifully photographed book. Queso is a communal experience that brings people together. This makes a lovely gift!
I received an advanced reader copy (eGalley) from Ten Speed Press through NetGalley. This review reflects my honest and unbiased opinions.
A born and bred Texan, I could never turn down a book on the hometown, good and old, everyday and comfort food of Queso. Anyone who loves themselves an ooey, gooey bowl of queso. You'll find amazing
After that, you'll drive into the meat of the book with amazing recipes! There is everything for the general queso recipes to suggestions of what you can do to spice up this favorite. I'm already dying to make the Mexican Rarebit, Spinach Queso Blanco, Indian Queso with Jalapeno Chutney, Greek Queso, and Tamale Chili Pie!