Southwest Cuisine
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
SOUTHWEST CUISINE
- Region of the USA that borders Mexico
- Includes Texas, California, New Mexico, and Arizona
- Area founded by Spanish in 1598
EXPLORATION AND SETTLEMENT
- Interest in this region was first shown by the Spanish
- Mexico gained control of what is now New Mexico from Spain
- Opened trail fm Santa Fe to Kansas City for supplies and trade
- Southwests foods show it's Mexican roots to this day
Photo by Stuck in Customs
CORN AND INDIAN TRIAD
- Lived in villages where they grew maize and many other things
- Maize, beans, and squash are referred to as the 3 sisters
- They would soak and dry maize
Photo by intenteffect
CHILIES
- Columbus took this food back from Mexico
- Excellent source of vitamins A and C
- Helps clear up infected respiratory systems
- Add spices and flavor to many dishes
Photo by C. J. Vizzone
PINON NUTS
- Adapted piñon nuts off of Native Americans
- Makes wonderful pastries
- Found in pine cones
- Specific type of pine tree in southwest at which it grows from
Photo by Zwedlana
ARRIVAL OF ANIMALS
- Before Spaniards, only domesticate animals were dogs
- Usually eat all parts of wild game they killed
- Spaniards caught and owned all types of farm animals
Photo by Skiwalker79
FRY BREAD AND SOPAPILLAS
- Refined the fried bread
- People attended Indian pow-wows often consume Indian food
Photo by LexnGer
TORTILLAS
- Major influence in Southwestern cuisine has been Mexico
- Made from dried corn (Maize)
- Tortillas used for many things with southwestern food
- Traditionally filed with ground beef, beans, and cheese
- Tortillas can be used for all types if foods in Mexico
Photo by Xraijs_
FRIJOLES
- Frijoles are beans usually red or black
- Mexicans often eat beans 3 times a day
- Cooked playing or eaten with a tortilla
- Also refried frijoles (refried beans)
Photo by Alejandro Castro
TAMALES
- One of the most popular Mexican food
- Served within a dried cornhusk
- Topped with well seasoned pork or Chicken
- Rolled up, tied and steamed
- Peel cornhusk back and the tamale is within it
Photo by lucianvenutian
AVOCADO
- Also called alligator pear
- Avocado also makes guacamole
- Rough dark green to purplish skin
Photo by j_silla
PRICKLY PEAR
- Cactus fruit
- Can be eaten right off the plant
- Range from slightly seet, to syrupy sweet
Photo by kretyen
COWBOY AND CHUCKWAGONS
- First Americans to drift into southwest
- Drive cattle from Kansas to this area
- Cooked food with resources around them
- Would use all parts of animal
Photo by blueathena7
