Tequila - a fine, complex liquor that is best when sipped slowly. Traditionally it is served warm in order to appreciate its wonderful flavor. Most tequilas are served in a "caballito", a 2oz glass made exclusively for this purpose. Blanco and Reposado can be served with "sangrita", a tomato and orange juice mix with salt and chile. Aņejo is served in a snifter so that its aroma is fully appreciated. The tequila shot with lime and salt is made from Hollywood and few people drink it that way. Some people do put lime juice in the tequila or bite the lime before sipping it. It is a matter of taste. You should choose the right tequila for your cocktail and enjoy it.

The simple ingredients used are ketchup, warm honey, lemon?s juice, butter, Louisiana sauce, white vinegar, chopped tomato, garlic and onion and dry cayenne peppers. Buffalo hot wing sauce has become an institution to reckon with, based on these readily available items-unbelievable, is it not? Well, age-old experience and a one-track dedication towards maintaining a unique health conscious formula has made Buffalo hot wing sauce a legend in the hot wing barbecue sauce industr...

A pizza made at home should be better than a commercial pizza. You get it fresh from the oven made with fresh ingredients and the combination of ingredients that you want, on a homemade crust, and with the care that is not possible commercially. But there are tricks to the technique that will make that pizza truly wonderful. ? A great pizza must have a great crust. A soggy crust will never do. Instead of piling the goodies on the uncooked dough, partially bake it firs...

It depends. The best way to tell if the dough has risen enough is not by time?though it helps to set the timer so you don?t forget about your dough?but by look and feel. It will look soft and bloated. When you touch the dough, it will be soft and your finger will leave an indentation when lightly pressed against the dough. If it is not ripe, the dough will tend to slowly spring back. If you want light, fluffy bread, the dough should rise until it is puffy. The more ga...

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We're partial to cornbread. We like its rustic texture and chewy goodness. We like its versatility?it works for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It complements eggs in the morning, a hearty soup for lunch, or a dinner meal such as pork chops or chicken. Cornbread always reminds us of the South and some of the best cornbread is the result of wonderful Southern bakers. There's a wonderful world of cornbread to explore. The cornbreads that we have made the most are balanced w...

The evolution of North Mexican cuisine in Texas is the cocktail of Texas and Mexican style giving birth to Tex Mex food, which is a highly spiced and vibrantly styled cuisine. History points out that Tex Mex food dates back to 1940's when Spanish and Mexican recipes combined with Anglo fare. Today it is a 20th Century phenomenon for Americans. The first Tex Mex restaurant surfaced in the southwest region, which had a dense Mexican population. The gourmet Tex Mex began in 1970...

This is just about as easy as it gets for some really good homemade focaccia. Make the dough in your bread machine (or with a stand-type mixer). It doesn't take a lot of time and it's a great project to tackle with the kids. Here's how: Start with a lean, white bread machine mix, or use the recipe below. By lean, we mean one that is low fat and doesn?t call for fresh eggs. A buttermilk bread mix is perfect. Easy Bread Machine Focaccia Bread Ingredients 1 1/4...

This rustic Italian bread is unique. The dough is so wet that you don?t even shape the loaf?just scrape it onto the baking pan into any interesting shape. The resulting loaf is flat and irregular; Ciabatta in Italian means ?old slipper?. The extra moisture in the dough creates an open, unusual crumb. The bread is baked in a steamy environment, which creates a wonderful chewy crust. We hope you enjoy this authentic Italian bread. Note: Each step in the mixing of this bread ...

Most of us experience busy mornings.  Baking for breakfast is just out of the question.   But how would you like to have healthy, out-of-the-oven bran muffins for breakfast while investing little of your busiest time?  With these Refrigerator Bran Muffins, you can have hot muffins in less time than it takes to stop by the bakery.   And with all natural ingredients, bran, and whole wheat flour, you'll know that you are starting your day right.  With this recipe, you can sa...