George Dubya Mexican menu

With George W. Bush in the White House, a whole new kind of food is grabbing attention: that of spicy Tex-Mex.

Some Tex-Mex favorites include queso (tomatoes and peppers with melted Velveeta-brand cheese), ‘chili dogs’ (hot dog in a bun, smothered in chilli con carne) and chips with salsa and guacamole (don't forget the cumin).

Each U.S. president tends to have his weakness. The Lyndon Johnsons enjoyed barbecues. The Carters went Deep South – ham, grits, red beans and rice. Bill Clinton devoured hamburgers and doughnuts. Dubya’s favourite Texas restaurant pudding is Chocolate Intemperance, a brownie covered in ganache, a chocolate glaze, berries and a sprinkling of real gold dust.

Whether you like Bush or hate him, there is something delicious about his home state's food. Best of all, they're tasty but not difficult to make. Try some of the most popular today.

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