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The Southwest

The Southwest. The Southwest. Arizona New Mexico. Oklahoma Texas. Nevada Utah Colorado Kansas. The Southwest. Historical Information 1. Area is known for heavy Spanish and Mexican influence. The Southwest. Historical Information 2 & 3.

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The Southwest

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  1. The Southwest

  2. The Southwest Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Nevada Utah Colorado Kansas

  3. The Southwest Historical Information 1 Area is known for heavy Spanish and Mexican influence

  4. The Southwest Historical Information 2 & 3 • Area is suited for cattle and sheep raising rather than farming • Cowboys are a tradition • Cattle ranching and driving cattle to market • Foods reflect that

  5. The Southwest Historical Information 4 & 5 • Tex-Mex cuisine includes: • Strong spices • Reliance on beans, rice and vegetables • Rather than meat Farming= wheat, rice, and citrus

  6. The Southwest CLIMATE • Hot, dry summers- longer growing season • Short, mild winters • Not a lot of rainfall

  7. The Southwest Common Foods Corn, beans, rice, tacos, and tamales

  8. The Southwest Common Foods Chili- spicy

  9. The Southwest Common Foods Fajitas, nachos, and quesadillas

  10. The Southwest Common Foods Cornbread and tortillas

  11. The Southwest Common Foods Texas BBQ – roasting meats for longer period of time

  12. Recipe Name: CornbreadRegion: Southwest • Sift: • Aerate ingredients by putting through sifter to make lighter If you would like to make corn muffins: bake about 14 minutes and then check If you would like to make a pan of cornbread, bake for 20 minutes and then check.

  13. Recipe Name: Spicy Rice & BeansRegion: Southwest Ingredients: 2 c. flavored broth, you choose flavor – beef, chicken or veggie 1 c. rice 1 t. butter 1 clove garlic, minced ½ onion, diced ½ c. kidney beans 1 tsp. cumin ¼ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper (or less to taste) • Procedure: • In the large sauce pot, sauté any additional veggies first with some cooking spray. • Then, leave the veggies in the pot and bring the broth to a boil. • Add in butter, rice, garlic, and spices, and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 – 20 minutes, or until soft and all broth is absorbed. Stir twice during cooking to prevent sticking. • When rice is soft, stir in the beans; cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. • Remove the rice and beans mixture from the pot; present in serving bowl or on platter.

  14. Recipe Name: Veggie QuesadillasRegion: Southwest

  15. Recipe Name: Veggie QuesadillasRegion: Southwest Twice Grilled:Grill on one side, then flip and grill on the other. * Usually done in juices/remnants of other food for flavor. Form either: 22-tortilla quesadillas that are cut in half 4 1-tortilla quesadillas that are folded in half 4 1-tortilla quesadillas that are folded burrito-style **Warm the tortilla for about 10 seconds if you want to form a burrito  Shred:Using a box grater, cut food into small pieces * Do for Cheese THEN zucchini.

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