Cuisine of the Southwestern United States
16 entries in the Cuisine of the Southwestern United States compendium.
Cuisine of the Southwestern United StatesSouthwestern cuisine blends Native American, Hispano, and Mexican influences.HornoA mud adobe oven used by Native Americans and early settlers.AdobadaMarinated pork in red chili, a versatile Southwestern staple.Big Texan Steak RanchHome of the free 72-ounce steak challenge.CantaloupeA sweet melon with orange or green flesh.Chicken-fried steakBreaded beefsteak, fried and served with gravy.ChuckwagonA mobile field kitchen that fed cowboys on the trail.Helen CorbittAmerican chef and cookbook author who spent nearly 40 years in Texas.Fresno chileA medium-hot chile often mistaken for the jalapeño.The Goose (restaurant)New Mexican, Southwestern, and Tex-Mex restaurant in southeast Portland.Hard-shell tacoA crisp-fried corn tortilla filled with seasoned ingredients.HardtackA durable, long-lasting cracker used for centuries as military and naval rations.Huevos rancherosA Mexican breakfast of eggs in chile sauce.Jimmy Dean (brand)American brand of quick breakfast sausage products.Mexican riceA tomato-based rice side dish from Mexican cuisine.Mexican tea cultureTraditional herbal infusions with medicinal repute define Mexican tea culture.
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