These are foods that you might find at a Mexican restaurant or Tex-Mex restaurant in the United States. Listed below are some Mexican favorites along with a history of food in Mexico. See Related Links to view the Mexican Food Pyramid, developed by the Southeastern Michigan Dietetic Association. Lard is commonly used in beans and to fry foods. Cocoa is a popular seasoning Refried beans are usually prepared in large batches and reheated during the week.
Chiles are a staple.
They add enhance the flavor and add variety to foods without adding fat. They come in many sizes, colors, and flavors. Because of its importance to the society corn revered by the people. According to tradition, corn was treated with such reverence that prior to cooking the cooks would breath on it, warming it against the shock of the cooking temperature and if a loose kernel was found on the floor, it was picked up with a prayer begging for pardon for the neglect. The chili is used as a seasoning or condiment for the beans.