A staple at our family get togethers is chile con queso, or as well all call it "chile con".   My mom and her sisters have perfected it and now the cousins are now making it for our family and friends.  Last week we had our staff over for a end of summer appreciation bbq and I made chile con queso to get the party started.  Fernando asked me what was in the queso because he couldn't stop eating it, I told him the secret ingredient is beer.  Here is the recipe and a homage to my mom, Aunt Elsa and Aunt Renee who have passed this down to the next generation. 


1 brick of Velveeta, cut into small cubes 
2 large tomatoes, diced
6 green onions, diced
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
12 Big Jim or Sandia  green chiles - roasted, peeled and chopped
1/2 can of Tecate beer


Place the cheese, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, green chiles and beer in a double broiler on medium low.   Allow the cheese to melt, mixing every 15 minutes until you get a smooth, melted texture.  


ay te nacho!