Online Class: Tex Mex Cooking 101

no certificate
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12Lessons
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15Exams &
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1,777Students
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8Hours
average time -
0.8CEUs
Course Description
Each lesson has around 3 recipes to try, ranging from side dishes and snacks to more involving recipes for whole meals. Throughout the course, suggestions are made for those who want to be adventurous and alter the recipes to suit the preferences of their family or dinner guests; allowing you to have the freedom to be original and continue the Tex Mex legacy by perhaps introducing some of your own locality into the recipes.
Course Motivation
This course offers guided recipes for all those who want to adventure into Tex Mex cookery. This course will show you the delights of 'Tex Mex' cuisine as well as giving you step-by-step instructions in order to complete the recipes as they were intended. Also, it will allow you to impress your friends and family with your skills in the kitchen while also helping you to appreciate the culinary history of Tex Mex cookery.
Origins of Tex Mex
The main Texan influence on Tex Mex cuisine is the addition of meat. Texas has the most agricultural land of any of the states of America and the main food export of the state is beef. This compliments the cuisine of Mexico very well as Mexico produces less beef and the people tend to use less as it is much more expensive in proportion to the average wage than it is in Texas. Tex Mex cuisine adds more meat to traditional Mexican food and as a result it is more popular among the meat eating populations of the Western world.
Elements of Tex Mex
Smoking: A smoky flavor is typical of the Tex Mex taste. Achieve this by using smoked spices (paprika for example) or by barbecuing. Cooking on a barbecue is just right in the spirit of Tex Mex cuisine, add woodchips to get that smoky flavor just right.
Beans: Don't worry about the kind of beans! If you have one kind in your kitchen cupboard and not the one called for specifically by the recipe you are making, don't worry, just throw in the beans you have and chalk it up to your own ingenuity! Beans are incredibly popular in Tex Mex cuisine and you will be using a lot of them throughout this course but feel free to experiment and even use local variations to give your Tex Mex food a local twist that your guests will really appreciate.
Cheese: The course makes use of cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, feta cheese and parmesan cheese. While Monterey Jack is really quite crucial to the flavor of the Tex Mex tradition, feel free to experiment with other types of cheese to get different flavors and textures. Similarly, some recipes do not include cheese but you may feel they would benefit from a dash of cheddar or parmesan here or there. Use your own initiative!
Eggs: Omelettes, quiches and egg batters… eggs are easy to obtain and quick to cook and so they are as popular in Tex Mex cuisine as they are in many other culinary traditions. Try to buy good big free range eggs or check if there are any local people who keep chickens, it can be surprising how much better local eggs can taste and even in cities chicken-keeping is increasingly popular these days.
Corn; sweetcorn can be added to many recipes to bulk them up in much the same way that beans are used. Sweet corn will sweeten up any dish and add a succulence and texture that goes very well with the spiciness of Tex Mex food. Cornbread can be a great addition to any Tex Mex recipe and corn flour will thicken up any sauce.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Tex Mex Cuisine
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment: What is Tex Mex Cuisine?
Lesson 2: Classic Tex-Mex Recipes
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment: Introduce Yourself to Some Tex Mex Classics
Lesson 3: Salsa, Rice, and Cheese
Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment: Make the Side Dishes- Salsa and Mexican Rice
Lesson 4: Pasta
Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment: Tex Mex Pasta!
Lesson 5: Tex-Mex Flavors
Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Different Tex Mex Flavors
Lesson 6: Guacamole, Beans and Quesadillas
Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment: Make some Quesadillas .
Lesson 7: Beer Battered Fritters, Pizza, and Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment: Beer Battered Fritters, Pizza and Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Lesson 8: Nachos, Beef and Chipotle Pasta, and Corn on the Cob
Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment: Corn on the Cob (Tex Mex style)
Lesson 9: Chimichangas, Potato Bake, and Baked Chicken
Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment: Chimichangas
Lesson 10: Chili
Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment: All about Chili
Lesson 11: Marinades, Soups, and Potatoes
Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: Ribs and Potatoes
Lesson 12: Beverages
Lesson 12 Video
Lesson discussions: Let us know what you think of this course; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment: The Right Beverage
Complete: Final Assignment: Put it all together and Make a Tex Mex Feast
Complete Assignment: Final Thoughts
Learning Outcomes
- Describe Tex-Mex cuisine.
- Demonstrate classic Tex-Mex recipes.
- Demonstrate making salsa, rice, and cheese.
- Demonstrate making pasta.
- Describe and recognize Tex-Mex flavors.
- Demonstrate making guacamole, beans and quesadillas.
- Demonstrate making beer battered fritters, pizza, and stuffed cherry tomatoes.
- Demonstrate making nachos, beef and chipotle pasta, and corn on the cob.
- Demonstrate making chimichangas, potato bake, and baked chicken.
- Demonstrate making chilli, marinades, soups, potatoes, and beverages.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Student Testimonials
- "Thank you for your input at learning how to put together a Tex Mex meal. We had fun every Wednesday night for the last few months. Although omelets were our favorite, we enjoyed every meal. Thanks." -- Diane S.
- "There was a variety of recipes and techniques. I also appreciated the choices for each lesson." -- Diane S.
- "Instructor very easy to relate to. The lessons were easy to understand, and gave many great recipes." -- Vickie W.
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