Pawpaw Cookies by James Buel

Pawpaws have been called poor man's bananas. If you can't find pawpaws in your backyard, as did the ancient Seminoles and Choctaw Indians, you can substitute bananas in this recipe. Wait until the banana skins are speckled and nearly overripe. That speckling is natural sugar.

Apache Rattlesnake Fry by James Buel

Wild Rabbit With Mushrooms And Pine Nuts by James Buel

Wild rabbit both cotton tail and jack rabbit are hunted on most rural reservations by youth. They bring home for meat and harvest the pelts to either sell, trade or use in their crafts and clothing for pow wows.

Bison and Bean Chili by James Buel

Rich and hearty Native American dish that goes well with fresh fry bread.

Fiddlehead Fern and Cholla Bud Quinoa Salad by James Buel

1/2 cup freekah or quinoa 1/2 pound baby artichokes- fresh or frozen or cholla buds 1/2 pound fiddlehead ferns 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon agave 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 medium shallot,…

Native Sweet Potato Pudding by James Buel

Bison Hominy Bake by James Buel

This recipe for a hominy casserole is a meal in one dish, perfect for an easy family meal. The casserole is finished with a topping of shredded cheese. Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes

Buffalo and Hominy Chili by James Buel

Served with fry bread and popular at pow wows and other get together. Buffalo is raised on many reservation for their meat. Some hunting is done in Montana.

Pecan Peach Bread by James Buel

Great quick fruit bread. You may change the type of fruit as you feel adventurous.

Reservation Dollar Store Casserole by James Buel

Every dollar store is different, and not all of them may carry these ingredients. If you do not want this casserole to be spicy, omit the jalapenos and use plain diced tomatoes instead of the diced tomatoes with green chilies.

Cornmeal piñon Shortcake with Huckleberries by James Buel

Oysters Wesley by James Buel

For those who like oysters but not raw. Created for and served on San Diego Dinner Train and named for my youngest son.

Pecan Cranberry Biscotti by James Buel