About this item
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.
About the Author
Lisa Fain is the James Beard Award-winning writer and photographer behind the food blog Homesick Texan. She is also the author of The Homesick Texan Cookbook, The Homesick Texan's Family Table, and Queso: Regional Recipes for the World's Favorite Chile-Cheese Dip. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Parade, Southern Living, and Texas Monthly, among others. A seventh-generation Texan, Lisa currently lives in New York City.
