A Guide To Queso- The Mexican Cheese

Cheese is one of the oldest and widely used food items across the globe. Amazingly, every region has a distinctive type of cheese ranging in flavor, color and texture.

The Mexican cheese or Queso is one of the most popular cheeses and can be used as fillings, toppings as well as can be directly consumed. The most common types Queso have been broadly categorized under fresh cheese, soft cheese and hard cheese.

Fresh cheese includes the following types of cheese:

• Panela: It is best eaten as a snack or as topping on salads, tacos and chili products.
• Queso Blanco: It can be crumbled and used over Mexican dishes or can be simply fried on Comal. 
• Queso Fresco:  It can be crumbled over beans, salads, rice dishes or can be used as stuffing for chili as well as quesadillas.
• Requeson: It is a low fat cheese and can be used for salads and a range of desserts.
• Crema: Can be used as topping for tostadas, tacos and enchiladas.

Soft cheese or semi-soft cheese has been further divided into the following:

• Anejo: It is dry and can be grated and used as topping on tacos, salads or any other dish.
• Chihuahua: It becomes tangier with age and is a great substitute for mild cheddar cheese. It is used for melting chili rellenos and Mexican fondues. 
• Oaxaca: This is very similar to mozzarella cheese. The balls of this cheese are used shredded over tostadas, appetizers, quesadillas etc.

The hard or semi-hard cheese includes Chontaleno & Chontaleno Ahumado, Cotija, Enchilado, Manchego, Queso Criollo and Queso Seco Para Freir. Being hard, all these are used in shredded, grated and sliced form. These are salty and can be used for toppings, fillings as well as fried.

Almost each of the above mentioned cheese is used in making the Queso dips which are perfect appetizers and are best served with Tortilla chips.

Classic Foods offers an array of Tortilla chips and cheese dips, sauces, toppings as well as gravies. To name some, Tri-Color Tortilla Chips, Corn Flavored Tortilla Chips, Premium Queso, Nacho Cheese Sauce etc. The food products are not just limited to these, also include soups, sauces, hot dogs, chili products, barbecued dishes, Jalapenos, Taco fillings and many more.

For more information about the products and services offered by Classic Foods, feel free to visit them at 629 Mony, Ft. Worth, Texas 76102. You can also call them at 817.332.1071.

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All About Taco

It often happens that we are hungry but want to eat something different than the usual boring food. So if you want to take a break from the regular food, nothing can be better than having Taco. It is so delicious that its aroma is enough to make your mouth water!

Taco is typically a Mexican dish prepared by wrapping or folding tortilla around a filling. The filling can be both non vegetarian (beef, meat, seafood etc) as well as vegetarian (vegetables and cheddar cheese).  These ingredients are finally chopped and then mixed with various seasonings. The toppings and garnishing further add to its taste. The various garnishes used are sauces, avocado paste, tomatoes, onions, cream, lime juice, chili, lettuce, coriander and much more.

The types of tacos are mentioned below:

• Breakfast Tacos: It is made by frying uncooked corn or flour tortilla (till they become puffy). The filling is of seasoned meat, eggs, cheese, onions and salsa. These can be served as breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as snacks.
• Hard-shell Tacos: The corn tortilla is fried and made crisp and filled with seasoned and shredded beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, salsa, sour cream and avocado.
• Soft Tacos: These are prepared with the same fillings that of the hard-shelled tacos. The only difference is that this taco is made with wheat flour tortillas.
• Fish Tacos: The filling is of small pieces of batter-coated fish fried in hot corn or wheat tortilla.
• Taco al Pastor: The filling is prepared with spiced and marinated pork cut in slices in rotisserie (in front of an open flame) with pineapple on top.

If you want to taste the best tacos, try the lip smacking meat filling offered by Classic Foods. It is prepared with fully cooked taco meat, seasoned with a mild spice blend of Comino and garlic. They also offer a range of toppings and cheese sauces which will make your tacos even tastier. Other food products offered by Classic Foods include barbecued dishes, soups, chili, side items and hot dogs.

Classic Foods is renowned throughout Texas for offering the best quality frozen and kettle cooked food items. For more details about the food services and food products offered by them, feel free to visit Classic Foods at 629 Mony, Ft. Worth, Texas 76102. You can also call them at 817.332.1071.

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Chips And Dips At Classic Foods

Chips are amongst the favorite fast food items throughout the world. They are typically made by deep frying sliced potatoes or corns and can be consumed as side items, appetizers as well as snacks. But no chips are said to be complete without lip smacking dips. Dips are usually made from melted cheddar cheese along with ingredients like salsa, onions, broccoli, cream, pepper and various spices. In recent days sweet dips have also gained popularity. These are made with a combination of fruits and cream cheese.

However, if you are a calorie conscious and avoid having deep fried chips, we at Classic Foods have delicious options for you. We offer a range of chips and cheese dips which are low in calorie content. Some of these products are:

• Tri-Color Tortilla Chips: This product is a mixture of red, white and blue crispy tortilla chips. These are perfect for nachos and can be consumed with any dip.
• Tortilla Chips: These chips have an awesome corn flavor and are sturdy enough to hold the heartiest nacho toppings.
• Premium Queso: This dip is made of cheddar cheese and contains diced tomatoes & green chilies. It adds a spicy flavor to both tortilla and potato chips.
• Nacho Cheese Sauce: This sauce is made up of cheddar cheese and jalapeno peppers. It is offered in a ready-to-use pouch for your convenience. 
• Red & Green Sliced Jalapenos: You can also enjoy the chips with the green & red pickled jalapenos offered by the Classic Foods. This is a perfect way to add life to any side item.

All the food products at Classic Foods are offered in frozen form to ensure that they reach the customers in the best condition and stay fresh for a long time. Other products available here include barbecued dishes, soups, sauces, hot dogs, chili products and a number of side items.

For more information about the products and services offered by Classic Foods, feel free to visit them at 629 Mony, Ft. Worth, Texas 76102. You can also call them at 817.332.1071.

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Pickled Jalapeno Peppers At Classic Foods

Jalapeno peppers are amongst the hottest peppers found in the world. In addition to adding zest to various food items, these medium sized peppers help us in building our immunity. Jalapeno peppers are said to be store houses of capsaicin, Vitamins A and C. For this reason they are beneficial in treating and preventing joint pains, migraine headaches, sinusitis, intestinal disorders, various heart and respiratory problems.

Jalapenos have become very popular snack add-ons in the Unites states. They are served in various styles such as:

• Pickled jalapenos, which are usually sliced and served as topping for nachos and tortilla chips.
• Smoked jalapenos, which are used in making various salsas and also add spiciness to various Mexican cuisines. 
• Muddled Jalapenos, used in making various cocktails.
• Stuffed Jalapenos, prepared with several stuffing like cream cheese, onions, cilantro, breaded or wrapped in bacon.
• Chiles toreados, which are prepared by quick frying of jalapeno peppers in a little oil until they turns lightly brown. 

Out of all of the above mentioned styles, the most common one is the Pickled Jalapenos. We all know that pickling process gives a food a salty and sour taste, so it helps in reducing the burning sensation in jalapeno peppers. This is the best for those who love the spicy flavor without high burning sensation.

Classic Foods offers Red & Green Pickled and Sliced Jalapenos which are perfect to add-ons for any meal. They also offer Jalapeno Hot Smokey Sausage made with fresh jalapenos. You can enjoy these food products with crispy Tortilla chips with yummy corn flavor available at the Classic Foods.

Classic Foods is renowned to produce a wide range of hygienic and healthy food products. Most of the products are offered in frozen form to ensure the best flavor and long storage life. The food products include a range of barbecued dishes, soups, chili, side items, chips, hot dogs, cheese sauces & queso and various types of toppings.

Contact them today and enjoy having the most delicious food with your friends and family. For more details about their food products and services offered by them, visit Classic Foods located at 629 Mony, Ft. Worth, Texas 76102. You can also call them at 817.332.1071.

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