Nachos

Nachos are a border dish in the truest sense. The original combination of chips, cheese and jalapeño peppers was first served in 1943 in Piedras Negras, just across the river from Eagle Pass, Texas, reportedly for a group of American military wives from the Texas side. Then Texas made them famous: Frank Liberto's ballpark nachos were first served at Arlington Stadium during the 1976 season, and Howard Cosell marveled at them on national television during a Dallas Cowboys broadcast. Skip the overloaded platter now and then and order a simple plate of chips, melted cheese and jalapeños, the way the dish began.