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

Cherokee Fry Bread by Ruth Stalker

Passed down Generation after Generation to all young Indian Girls to attract a Husband. In the "Old Days" the better the Fry Bread, the better the Husband.

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.

Boiled Dry Corn by Bob Towlson

Clam Sauce for Spaghetti by Sherwin Faden

This was a favorite growing up. Easy and fast to make. I like this best over Angel Hair pasta. This is not a heavy sauce and is on the healthier side. The cornstarch helps to thicken and keep the sauce on the noodles.

Bison and Bean Chili by James Buel

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

Mushroom Filled Potato Pancakes by John Spottiswood

These are healthy, relatively low calorie, and very tasty potato pancakes that I adapted from Jacques Pepin. Sauteed simply in a little oil, they have about 200 calories in each serving of three pancakes. I served them as a side dish to Chicken Chasseur (will post soon), but they would also make a great appetizer.

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

Cherokee Mojo Stew by Gabriel Denison Chandler

This can be made with venison or goat, but doesn't play so well with chicken. A great stew to satisfy and pick most of the ingredients from your garden. This recipe is for 2-3 people, so increase accordingly. For wine buffs, a sturdy Shiraz or classic Cabernet marries well.

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

Cherokee Sweet Potato Bread by Ann Cook

No, I don't know if it's actually Cherokee. I do know it's an old tribal recipe, however, and is quite good with a wonderful texture. You can play around with the nuts or just take them out all together.

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.

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.