Online Class: Tex Mex Cooking 101
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12Lessons
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15Exams &
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1,946Students
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8Hours
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0.8CEUs
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Video Audit
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Course Description
Tex Mex Cuisine 101: A Culinary Journey
Welcome to a culinary journey that promises to delight your taste buds and expand your culinary horizon! If you've ever wondered about the origin, evolution, and sheer variety of Tex Mex dishes that have achieved global popularity, our comprehensive Tex Mex Cuisine 101 course has been meticulously designed for enthusiasts like you.
The Origin and Evolution of Tex Mex Cuisine
Tex Mex cuisine is a beautiful amalgamation of flavors from Mexico and the Southern United States, predominantly Texas. Rooted in the history of the mingling cultures, Tex Mex emerged as Mexican immigrants introduced traditional ingredients to Southern American states, blending with local flavors and techniques. Today, based on [current statistical data], Tex Mex restaurants dot the globe, showcasing the cuisine's global appeal and versatility.
Our journey begins with a deep dive into the rich history of Tex Mex. Understand how cultural exchanges and geographical proximities led to the birth of this distinctive cuisine. As with all great culinary stories, the tale of Tex Mex is replete with passion, creativity, and a love for good food.
Discover a World of Recipes
From the second lesson onward, immerse yourself in the culinary magic that Tex Mex has to offer. Whether you are a spice aficionado or prefer milder flavors, we have you covered. Our course comprises an array of recipes to ensure that every student finds something to resonate with their palate. We'll explore everything from fiery chilies to comfort-food classics, ensuring that there's a dish for everyone, whether you're serving an adventurous group of adults or a family with children.
To provide a glimpse:
- Lesson 2: Classic Tex-Mex Recipes - Begin with foundational dishes that have made Tex Mex famous worldwide.
- Lesson 3: Salsa, Rice, and Cheese - Dive deep into the staples that form the base for countless Tex Mex delicacies.
- Lesson 4: Pasta - Understand how Tex Mex gives a twist to this universally loved ingredient.
- Lesson 5: Tex-Mex Flavors - Discover the spices and seasonings that lend Tex Mex its unmistakable identity.
- Lesson 6: Guacamole, Beans, and Quesadillas - Perfect the art of creating the perfect appetizers and sides.
- Lesson 7 to 12: Each of these lessons unfolds more advanced and nuanced recipes, from Beer Battered Fritters and Chimichangas to tantalizing beverages.
Every lesson comes with approximately three meticulously curated recipes. They range from quick snacks and side dishes to elaborate main courses. Each recipe is paired with suggestions, encouraging you to modify and adapt, catering to your guests' tastes or to the ingredients available locally. In this manner, we not only help you master Tex Mex dishes but also empower you to innovate, ensuring the cuisine continues to evolve.
A Comprehensive Learning Experience
Beyond the recipes, we've designed this course to be a holistic learning experience. Tex Mex Cuisine 101 is more than just a cooking class; it's an invitation to experience a culture, a history, and a culinary tradition that has touched countless lives. We invite you to join us on this delicious journey and discover the flavors, stories, and techniques that make Tex Mex a global sensation. Whether you're a seasoned chef, a home cook, or simply someone who loves good food, there's a seat for you at our table. Welcome aboard!
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Tex Mex Cuisine
Tex-Mex cooking is a combination of Mexican and Texan cultures. Over the space of many generations the recipes and ingredients have evolved to create a style of dishes that brings excitement and flavor to the dinner table.Lesson 2: Classic Tex-Mex Recipes
This lesson gets us off to a flying start with a classic Mexican dish with a great Tex-Mex twist.Lesson 3: Salsa, Rice, and Cheese
Serve this delicious salsa with any Texan, Mexican or Tex Mex dish to liven it up or simply serve with toasted tortillas or nachos to enjoy the tomato and chili flavors that burst through.Lesson 4: Pasta
Texan cooks have a range of pasta recipes that have been adapted to suit the preferences of the Tex Mex fan and this lesson looks at just a few wonderful pasta dishes.Lesson 5: Tex-Mex Flavors
This lesson has a real mix of flavors to keep you learning about how typical Mexican and Texan ingredients interact with one another to create a vast range of different effects.Lesson 6: Guacamole, Beans and Quesadillas
This lesson takes on one of the most popular Mexican exports in the form of Guacamole and then moves on to take you through the process of making one of Tex Mex's greatest success stories; quesadillas.Lesson 7: Beer Battered Fritters, Pizza, and Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
This lesson takes you through three new recipes, each of which looks at Tex Mex cuisine in a slightly different way.Lesson 8: Nachos, Beef and Chipotle Pasta, and Corn on the Cob
This lesson will take you through some of the most popular Tex Mex specialities!Lesson 9: Chimichangas, Potato Bake, and Baked Chicken
This lesson takes on some more substantial recipes and by now your knowledge and experience will encourage you to experiment so feel free to add to the dishes.Lesson 10: Chili
This lesson is all about chili. We begin with a recipe that has become a favorite worldwide and perhaps symbolizes the Tex Mex philosophy.Lesson 11: Marinades, Soups, and Potatoes
Lesson 11 is the final lesson that deals with food recipes before moving on to have a brief look at Tex Mex beverages in lesson 12.Lesson 12: Beverages
This lesson winds down with a focus on the drinks popular in the Tex Mex world. Choosing what to drink with spicy food can be difficult but this is a brief guide to some popular beverages that will suit some of the recipes you will be enjoying in the cour
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.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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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