Native American Recipes

California Indians did not have to be farmers, and for the most part were hunters and gatherers. There was a ready supply of deer, fish,rabbits, foul, native plants for vegetables, native fruits, and even sea weed. Even so, acorns are said to have been the main food of as many as 3/4 of our native Californians. Acorns were everywhere, are easy to gather and store fairly well ... as long as your storage places are squirrel tight. Some groups buried baskets of nuts until they were needed. Some claim that white acorns were the most preferred because they were sweet and often eaten without leaching.

The most common oaks found in the San Francisco Bay area are the Tan Oak, Black Oak, California Live Oak, and Valley Oak. Many of these have been seriously endangered through the process of turning pasture land into housing developments, with the Live Oak being the least threatened -- since this oak is not deciduous, it offers "building development appeal" by remaining "green and healthy looking" all year.

Many of the Pomos prefer the Tan Oak because they feel it has more flavor. Many of the MiWuks prefer the Black Oak because it takes less
leaching to get rid of the tannin. Many of us don't like the California live oak because "its too much work for the amount of meal you get compared to the amount of leaching you have to do," "its got no character," "too wormy," or "its too easy to get -- nothing that plentiful can be very good." The list goes on and on. My favorite is the Black Oak ... with a little Tan Oak added for character.

Acorns are gathered in the fall after they are ripe, Early in the season you will occasionally find acorns without their "little hats" lying on the ground. These are usually buggy. (If the acorn is so heavy that it pulls itself from its cap, it is usually because there is a worm flipping itself about inside the acorn, and all this activity is what breaks the nut free from its cap and the tree.) When the acorns are actually ripe, they fall from the tree, cap intact. If you see any holes in them, throw them away. They are sometimes stored first, to dry them out, and then shelled. Other groups shell them first, and then dry them out by placing them someplace safe, yet warm, to dry. For the ultimate in information on processing acorn, refer to a new book about Yosemite's Julia Parker, written by Park Naturalist Bev Ortiz which came out in 1992 or 1993. It was published by the same group that produces News from Native California, headed by Malcolm Margolin.

There is first and foremost, the original recipe: AFTER THE ACORNS ARE **COMPLETELY DRY** & REMOVED FROM THEIR SHELLS, the Acorns are ground until the meal is so fine that "it will stick to the basket sifter" when it is turned upside down. When you have determined that you have ground the acorns to "primo" consistency, you must then leach it. This was traditionally accomplished (before we had woven cloth to work with) by building a mound of fine sand, near a spring or the river, and then scooping out the center. The meal you wished to leach was placed in the center of this mound and water poured over a clean cedar bough which was placed or held above the acorn meal. The tannin would leach out of the acorn meal and harmlessly down into the sand. When tasting it showed the tannin had been removed, the meal was carefully removed from its sand "colander" and put into a cooking basket. Water is added -- the correct amount for the amount of acorn meal you are going to use, which is something that takes a while to adjust to. Too much water will require cooking longer to get the consistency you want. Not enough water and the acorn will burn. Then special cooking rocks were heated in a fire, rinsed off, and using special stirring sticks, the rocks were stirred in the basket to heat the acorn solution thoroughly. As each rock cooled down, it was removed, and another hot clean rock took its place in the cooking basket. The rock that had been removed was washed off and placed back in the fire to reheat and await its turn to become a cooking implement once again. In what seems like no time at all, the acorn soup is boiling, and the stirring continues until the soup is of the desired consistency -- either thin to eat with a spoon, or thicker to eat with a fork, depending on what the "cook" has in mind. Though the above "soup" was eaten straight by the traditional people, I usually add a little salt, and occasionally some dried currents or blue elderberries, or even raisins. Some people like to add a little cinnamon.

The rocks are saved for the next time, since finding perfect rocks that
won't explode when subjected to heat, or won't crumble into the food,
or give a bad taste, etc., are not as easy to find as you might think. The baskets, tools, implements, rocks, etc. used to cook acorn are considered a family legacy and kept within a family to be passed down from generation to generation. What makes a good cooking basket is the subject of another dissertation and shall not be gone into at this time. Ask the next expert basket weaver you meet to explain to you how a cooking basket is made.

ALTERNATIVE LEACHING METHODS, & NATURAL DYING USES

The alternative method of leaching, which I personally use (as do most of the people I have spoken to about this subject) is to take my winnowing basket (or a broad-bottomed basket), place a clean, "white" UNBLEACHED cloth (like a tea towel used just for this purpose....which will never be white again) in the bottom of the basket, and then place your finely ground acorn meal on top of the cloth. Then I get a piece of cedar branch (new growth preferred and place it on top of the acorn meal and run water on it, VERY SLOWLY. I place my basket on top of a large cooking pot (so that I can save the tannin water) in such a way that when the pot fills up, my basket won't be sitting in the water, and the pot can overflow. I check on the leaching process periodically, so I can empty the soup kettle as it fills. Since I am also a weaver and spinner, who does natural dying on occasion, a day or two before I know I'm going to be leaching acorn, I wash any uncolored wool fleece I may have on hand that I will want to dye later, or any white yarn I want to dye in the near future...IF I REMEMBER. Sometimes I don't plan ahead. Anyway, as the acorn leaching pot fills, I will pour this tannin-filled water into the washing machine, where I later place up to 3 or 4 lbs of clean white wool or yarn to soak up the tannic acid solution. When I am ready to dye the wool at a later date, the color will come out much more dramatically that it would if I had used "untreated fleece".

Another way I have heard of to leach acorn, which I have NEVER tried and probably never will, is to SCRUB the water tank on your toilet to remove any algae, and use this "sanitary" part of your toilet to leach your acorn meal. It makes sense to use water that otherwise is wasted but it doesn't seem like a very aesthetic topic of conversation for a public gathering ... I can hear it now: "Gee, this acorn mush isn't half bad .... you must have leached it really thoroughly." "Why yes I do; I let it sit in a clean muslin bag in my toilet tank for a week or so..." Then watch your dinner guests put their food down, never to eat at your camp fire again. The girl that shared this bit of information with us had just remodeled her house, had a brand new toilet, and hence no green film in the tank, so she thought it was the perfect opportunity to try out a method she had heard of, or had a theory about. She also went on to say, that she was glad her new toilet was a pale brown color because the tannin discolored her the toilet bowl for quite some time....

Below is a recipe that I have used as recently as last year which is a good one to serve to those who stubbornly believe that acorn meal is yucky ... they'll never even know its there unless you tell them later -- and then they'll say things like "oh, that's why it was so bland,"or "oh, that's why I didn't like it," or "that's why it got hungry an hour later." If you want to be sure you are actually tasting the meal, use the recipe exactly as is. Once you feel confident that you wish to include the meal, but you want to add more character to the stew, feel free to add garlic, green pepper, carrots, etc. The acorn then replaces the starch of the potato, and provides you with more nutrition than the potato would provide.

Acorn flour and starch is commercially produced in Korea where it is used in their cuisine to make a pudding. You can buy this in almost all Korean or Asian markets.

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Traditional Venison Acorn Stew

To make venison stew, you will need the following:

2 lbs venison, cut up
1 Cup finely ground acorn meal

Cover venison with water in pot or basket; Add hot rocks to simmer until meat almost falls apart. Remove meat from broth and chop into fine pieces. Return to pot with liquid and stir in acorn meal. Serve hot.

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Acorn Stew

To make stew, you will need the following:

1 lb stewing beef
1/2 C finely ground acorn meal (tannin removed)
Salt and pepper to taste

Place beef in heavy pan and add water to cover. Cover with lid and simmer until very tender. Remove from liquid and cut meat into very fine pieces. Return meat to the liquid. Stir in the acorn meal. Add salt and pepper as desired. Heat until thickened and serve.

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Ethnic food enthusiasts like to substitute acorn meal for corn meal when making muffins -- usually using 1/2 corn meal and 1/2 acorn. Some have substituted 1/2 of the flour in a biscuit recipe with 1/2 acorn meal. Experiment carefully, remembering that a good portion of the work performed by flour has to do with the gluten in the floor. Acorn has no gluten, so you'll have to keep this in mind. Here is a modern Acorn Bread recipe from the book "Cooking with Spirit, - North American Indian Food and Fact", By Darcy Williamson and Lisa
Railsback Copyright 1987 by Darcy Williamson. Published by Maverick Publications, Drawer 5007, Bend, Oregon 97701.

Acorn Bread

To make bread, you will need the following:

6 Tbl. cornmeal
1/2 C cold water
1 C boiling water
1 tsp sale
1 Tbl butter
1 pkg active dry yeast
1/4 C lukewarm water
1 C mashed potatoes
2 C all-purpose flour
2 C finely ground leached acorn meal

Mix cornmeal with cold water, add boiling water and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add sale and butter and cool to lukewarm. Soften yeast in lukewarm water. Add remaining ingredients to corn mixture, along with yeast. Knead to a stiff dough. Dough will be sticky. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk. Punch down, shape into two loaves, cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes.

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Acorn Griddle Cakes

To make cakes, you will need the following:

2/3 C finely ground leached acorn meal
1/3 C unbleached flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/3 tsp. salt
1 Tbl honey
1 egg, beaten
3/4 C milk
3 Tbl melted butter

Combine dry ingredients. Mix together egg and milk, then beat into dry ingredients, forming a smooth batter. Add butter. Drop batter onto hot, greased griddle. Bake, turning each cake when it is browned on underside and puffed and slightly set on top. Makes 12 to 15.

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Corny Chili (Slow Cooker)

1 pound ground beef

1 pcs small onion, chopped

1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 1; 6 oz

2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained, 14.5 oz.; each

1 can whole corn, drained, 11 oz

3/4 cup picante sauce

1 T. chili powder

1/4 to 1/2 t. garlic powder

In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer
pink; drain. Transfer to a slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn,
picante sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 3
to 4 hours or until heated through. Serve with fry bread or corn chips,
sour cream and cheese if desired
Yield: serves 4 to 6

Cactus Fruit Jelly

6-10 pcs red-ripe prickly pear cactus fruits; (tuna)

1/2 cup lemon juice

4 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 package liquid fruit pectin (3 fluid ounce)

The Tohono O'Odham in southern Arizona harvest this fruit every year.
You should have enough fruit to make 3 1/2 cups of juice. Carefully remove
thorns from fruit by wiping with a paper towel and then brushing with a
vegetable brush under water. Put fruit in a saucepan with enough water to
cover. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Pour off water and discard. Mash or pur e
fruit through a strainer lined with doubled cheesecloth. Strain juice into
a large measuring cup. Let juice sit for at least 30 minutes to allow
sediment to settle to the bottom. Pour off juice carefully. You should have
3 1/2 cups.
In a saucepan combine fruit juice, lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a boil
and boil 1 minute. Stir in pectin and boil for 1 minute longer. Remove from
heat. Stir and skim foam off the top. Spoon into sterilized jelly jars and
seal.

Fried Dough

1/2 cup warm water

5 teaspoons yeast

1 pinch of sugar

1 cup warm milk

1/3 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 pcs eggs

1/3 cup oil

2 cups unbleached all purpose flour

3-4 cups unbleached bread flour (or all-purp; ose)

oil for frying

granulated sugar for dusting

NOTE: This recipe can also be made in a bread machine on 'dough' cycle.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yeast, warm water and a
pinch of sugar. Allow to stand a couple of minutes to allow yeast to
swell or dissolve. Stir in remaining sugar, milk, vanilla, eggs, oil,
salt, all-purpose flour and most of bread flour (if using) to make a
soft dough. Knead 5 to 8 minutes by hand or with a dough hook, adding
flour as needed to form a firmer smooth and elastic dough. Place in a
greased bowl. Place bowl in a plastic bag and seal. If not using right
away, you can refrigerate the dough at this point. Let rise about one
hour. Gently deflate dough. If dough is coming out of the refrigerator,
allow to warm about 40 minutes before proceeding.
Cut off portions of dough (about the size of a mandarine orange).
Stretch or roll into large, thin oblong shapes and place on waxed
paper-lined baking sheet. Prepare all dough this way, layering more
paper between the stretched pieces of dough. Cover with a wet towel
and let rest 15 minutes. When oil is hot (385 F) fry slabs, one or two
at a time. Turn them over as soon as they puff up and fry on other side
for a few seconds to complete.
Drain on paper towels. Prepare a bowl with a cup or two of white sugar.
Toss in one at a time and coat well, shaking off excess in the bowl.
You can also serve these with pie toppings or a dollop of strawberry
or raspberry jam.

Maple Apple Buffalo Sausage

1 T. canola oil

1/2 yellow onion, minced

1/2 pound mild pork sausage

1/2 pound buffalo ground

1 granny smith apple, peeled and finely chop; ped

2 T. maple syrup

1 T. minced fresh sage

salt and pepper to taste

Heat the canola oil in small sauté pan over medium heat an add onion.
Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Remove onion to a bowl using
a slotted spoon, reserving pan drippings. Mix sausage. buffalo, apple,
syrup,sage, sautéed onion, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Divide
sausage mixture into twelve equal portions and shape each portion into
a patty. Cook patties in reserved pan drippings until cooked through
and brown. Drain.
Yield: makes 11/2 doze

Rez Hardtack

2 cups stone ground flour

1 cup water

Combine the flour and water. Knead until smooth. Sprinkle some flour on a
smooth surface and roll the dough flat until it is 1/4 inch thick. Cut
biscuits out with a can or a glass making each biscuit about 3-4 inches in
diameter. Poke holes into each biscuit with a fork. Place on a floured
cookie sheet. It should come out hard and dry.Oven: 400 F
Yield: 12-15 biscuits Preparation Time: 35-45

Corn Chip Cookies

1 c brown sugar

1/2 c shortening

1 ea egg

1 c flour

1/2 ts soda

1/2 ts vanilla

1/2 c crushed corn chips

1/2 c chopped pine nuts

Cream sugar, shortening and egg. Stir in flour, soda and vanilla. Mix
well. Add chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie
sheet. Bake 10 minutes.

Wild Pecan Cookies

1 1/2 cups butter, softened

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tbsp vanilla

3 cups flour

1 1/2 cups ground pecans

confectioners' sugar

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla at
medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in
the flour and pecans. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the
balls, 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to
12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on the pans for 2
minutes. Remove from the pans and place on wire racks. Sift the
confectioners' sugar over the cookies while still warm. Cool completely.
Yield: makes about 3 1

Green Chile Chowder

2 pcs jalapeños

4 pcs poblano peppers

1 tablespoon of butter

1 pc onion, diced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 cup of cilantro

2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and diced

4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 1/2 cups of milk

1 cup of half and half

1 pc limejuice from

salt and black pepper to taste

Cook the poblanos and jalapeños under the broiler for about five minutes
on each side or until thoroughly blackened.(The jalapeños will probably cook faster so
remove them first) Place poblanos in a paper bag, close it and let them steam for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, remove stems from jalapeños and dice the peppers.
After 15 minutes, take the poblanos out of the bag and rub off the skin.
Remove seeds and stem and then dice the chiles.
In a large pot, heat on medium the butter until it's melted.
Add the onions and cook them for 10 minutes or just until they're about
to brown.Throw in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add to the pot the chiles, the potatoes, the chicken broth, the
cilantro, the cumin, salt and black pepper.Bring to a boil and then simmer for
20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.Scoop out 2 cups of the soup and set aside.
Puree the rest of the soup until smooth and then mix the smooth with the
chunky.Add the milk and half and half to the soup and cook until warm.
Squeeze in the lime juice and serve either warm or chilled, with cheese,
tortilla chips and extra cilantro.
Yield: 8 servings

Cranberry Doughnuts

1 pc egg

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries

oil for deep-fat frying

additional sugar

When cranberries are in season, I get this recipe out and make these
tasty doughnuts. When my children were small, I'd usually double the
recipe and sometimes the doughnuts would all be gone before they could
cool.In a bowl, beat egg; add sugar and butter. Combine flour, baking powder,
cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk.
Stir in cranberries. Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer
to 375°. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into oil. Fry doughnuts a few
at a time, turning with a slotted spoon until golden, about 2 minutes
per side. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar while still warm.
Notes: Country October/November 1995, p49
Yield: 9 servings

Pheasant Casserole

1 pc pheasant, cooked and boned

2 pcs onions, chopped

4 c pheasant or chicken broth

1/4 c soy sauce

pepper

1 tb parsley flakes (opt.)

2 c celery, chopped

2 c raw brown rice

1 cn soup, cream of mushroom

1 cn mushrooms (opt.)

Blend all and bake in casserole at 300-350 degrees for 2 hours.
Yield: 4 servings

Southwestern Potato Salad

3 pounds potatoes, cooked, drained and slice; d 1/2 inch thick

1 cups prepared mayonnaise

2 tablespoons dijon mustard

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons ancho chile powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder

1 pc large ripe beefsteak tomato, seeded; and chopped

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1 pc jalapeno, finely diced

2 pcs scallions, chopped, white and green; parts

1 pc medium red onion, halved and thinly; sliced

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

salt and freshly ground pepper
1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover by 1-inch with cold water. Add 1
tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until fork
tender, 12-15 minutes, drain well. Let cool slightly then slice into 1/4-inch thick slices
and place in a large bowl.
2. Stir together the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and pour the
mixture over the potatoes and mix gently until combined. Season again with
salt and pepper to taste.
Notes: Bobby Flay Yield: servings: 4-6

Southwestern Fries

2 tablespoons ancho chile powder

1 tablespoon kosher salt

5 pcs large idaho potatoes, peeled

1 quart vegetable oil

salt

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1. Combine spices in a small bowl.
2. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices then cut each slice into
1/4-inch thick fries. Place fries in a large bowl of cold water.
3. Heat oil in a large, straight-sided skillet to 325 degrees F. Drain
fries in batches on paper towels. Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes or until a
pale blonde color and remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels.
4. Increase the heat of the oil to 375 degrees and fry the potatoes again,
in batches, until golden brown. Remove to a sheet pan lined with paper
towels and season with the chile mixture and cilantro.
Notes: Bobby Flay

Corn With Roasted Chiles, Creme Fraiche & Cotija Cheese

3 tablespoons canola oil

salt and freshly ground black peppe; r

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 pc roasted serrano chile, finely diced

1 pc small roasted poblano chile, finely; diced

1 pc roasted red pepper, finely diced

8 ears fresh corn, kernels removed

salt and freshly ground black peppe; r

2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

2 tablespoons crème fraiche

1 pc lime juice of

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup grated cotija cheese

1. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and
cook until soft. Add garlic and serrano chile and cook for 1 minute. Stir
in the poblano, red pepper and corn and cook until the corn is tender,
about -810 minutes.
2. Stir in butter, crème fraiche, lime juice and cilantro; transfer to a
serving bowl and sprinkle with cotija cheese.
Notes: Bobby Flay Yield: serves: 4

Tequila-Lime Chicken With Tex-Mex Chimi-Chop

1/2 cup tequila

4 pcs limes juice of

1 tablespoon hot sauce

1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil

4 pcs bone-in, skin-off chicken breasts

salt and ground black pepper

1/2 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped

1/4 cup mint leaves, finely chopped

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

2 pcs jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely; chopped

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

In a large bowl, combine the tequila, lime juice, hot sauce and
vegetable or canola oil. Add the chicken to the mixture and marinate
for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400ºF or grill to medium.
Shake the excess marinade off the meat and season the pieces with salt
and pepper. Grill or roast the meat until cooked through, about 40
minutes in the oven or 8 minutes per side on the grill.
While the meat is cooking, stir together the herbs, red onion, jalapeño,
red wine vinegar and EVOO in a medium-size bowl. Season the mixture
with salt and pepper. Serve the finished chicken topped with the Tex-
Mex Chimi-Chop and Grilled Romaine with Caesar-cado Dressing alongside.
Yield: 4 servings

Jalapeno Squares

8 pcs medium jalapenos, chopped.

3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese and/o; r cheddar cheese

2 pcs med tomatoes, peeled & sliced

4 pcs large eggs

1 1/2 cups evaporated milk

1/4 cup flour

1 teaspoon salt

sliced avocado and sour cream for g; arnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter an 11x7 glass baking dish.
Arrange the peppers on the bottom of the casserole. Top with an even layer
of the cheese and then the sliced tomatoes. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs
until they are frothy. Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk, flour and
salt. Carefully pour over the layers in the dish. Bake 50- 60 minutes, or
until lightly browned. Serve in squares and garnish with sour cream and
avocado slices.

Huckleberry Fritters

1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup water

2 cups huckleberries or blueberries

3 cups unbleached flour

3 pcs eggs

oil (for deep frying)

Huckleberry fritters Recipe Directions:
Wash berries and allow to drain well. Sift dry ingredients together into a
mixing bowl. Beat eggs with water until foamy. Mix quickly into dry
ingredients. Fold in berries.Heat oil or shortening in deep heavy skillet to 350 degrees F.
Drop batter by tablespoonsful into the hot oil. Turn fritters frequently so
that they brown to a deep golden color on all sides. Drain on paper towels
and serve hot.

Cranberry Fritters

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 cup plus

1 tablespoon milk

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon sal

t3/4 cup fresh cranberries

3/4 cup granulated sugarconfectioners' suga; r (optional)

oil (for deep frying)

Cranberry fritters Recipe Directions:
Wash cranberries and dry on paper towels. Sift dry ingredients together and
mix in milk gradually to form a stiff dough. With well-floured hands,
pinch off 1 teaspoon of dough and make an indentation. Sprinkle a little
brown sugar in the indentation and place a cranberry in the center. Roll
dough around the berry. balls should be about the size of a large marble.
Heat oil in a deep, heavy kettle until the temperature reaches 375 degreesF.
Drop fritter balls into the hot fat and fry, turning, until they are deep
golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels. If desired, shake
confectioners' sugar over the fritters just before serving. SERVE HOT.

Corn And Pumpkin Dessert

1 small pumpkin

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

2 ears corn, cut from cob

sugar or honey

Corn and pumpkin dessert Recipe Directions:
Peel, seed and slice pumpkin. Cover with water and simmer until tender.
Place corn kernels in a pie plate and bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Enjoy Corn and pumpkin dessert!

Grilled Creamed Corn

salt and pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

8 ears corn, husked

2 tbs butter

2 tbs flour

1 1/4 cups milk

3 tbs cream cheese

Heat a grill. Arrange the corn on the grate and grill, turning
occasionally, until the kernels are golden brown and softened. Remove the
corn kernels from the cobs, discard the cobs. Lower the grill temp.
(2.) Heat a cast iron skillet over the grate. Add the butter to melt, then
whisk in the flour until combined and foaming. Whisk in the milk and cream
cheese and cook until smooth and thick. Stir in the corn kernels, season
with salt, pepper and the cayenne if using, and cook until heated through,
then serve.Yield: makes 6 serving

Roast Pheasant In Applejack And Cream Sauce

2 pcs pheasant

1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons butter

2 pheasant livers, finely chopped

1 1/2 cups day old bread, cubed

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup apple, chopped and peeled

1 tablespoon parsley

2 tablespoons butter, softened

4 slices bacon, halved

1/4 cup apple jack

1/2 cup chicken stock

1/4 cup apple jack

1/4 cup heavy cream

Rinse the pheasant and pat dry. Sauté the liver in 2 tbsps. butter for 2 to
3 minutes stirring frequently, then pour into a bowl. Saute‚ the bread in
a mixture of the pan drippings and 2 tb of butter for 3 to 4 minutes then
add to the liver mixture.
Add the apple and the parsley and salt and pepper to taste, mixing well rub
the birds with 2 tb of butter and spoon the stuffing into all the
cavities. Truss the birds as you would chickens.
Arrange the bacon over the breasts and legs, and place breast side up on
rack in roasting pan. Roast in 375 oven for 30 minutes then salt and pepper
to taste.Heat 1/4 cup of applejack in small saucepan and ignite and pour over birds.
Baste with the pan juices, and bake 10 minutes longer or until brown,
crisp, and tender. 5) Place the birds on a heated platter. Add the chicken
stock, remaining 1/4 c applejack to the pan juices boiling for 2 to 3
minutes then add the cream, bring to a boil season as desired and serve
over pheasant.

Southwest Slaw

1/4 heads green cabbage

1/3 heads red (or purple) cabbage

1/4 whole medium red onion, thinly sliced (ab; out 1/2 cup)

1/3 cups cilantro, chopped medium-fine

dressing:

3 tblspns. mayonnaise

2 whole limes, juiced

1 whole chipotle chile, in adobo sauce (can; ned)

1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the canned chiles; )

1 teaspoon garlic salt

Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small deep mixing bowl.

Blend the ingredients well with a stick blender - if you have one, set

aside.

Slice the green cabbage thin (just under 1/4â€³) and put it in a very large

mixing bowl. About three cups.

Slice red cabbage just like the green and add it to the mixing bowl. About

1 1/2 cups.

Add sliced onion, cilantro, and the dressing to the bowl.

Stir all of the ingredients well.

Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap, chill for 4 to 8 hours in order for

flavors to blend as the slaw chills.

Serve chilled. Keep refrigerated.

Commodity Corn Meal Mush

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1/2 pound commodity cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon paprika

2 1/2 cups boiling water

Make a mush of the cornmeal by stirring it gradually into rapidly boiling

salted water and stirring constantly until the mush leaves sides of

saucepan. Pour into a shallow pan. Refrigerate.

When cold, cut into small squares. Melt cheese in top of double boiler. Add

milk gradually, stirring constantly to blend. Arrange layers of mush and

cheese mixture in a buttered baking dish and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at

350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

Calabacitas

2 tbsp. butter

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

2 cups baby squash, yellow and zucchini, s; liced 1/2 inch thick.

1 cup fresh corn cut off the cob

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped tomato

1 can green chiles or 1/2 cup chopped fre; sh pepper (semi-hot)

2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco.

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Place butter, salt black pepper, and garlic powder into saut pan or skillet

over medium heat. When hot, stir in the squash and onion and cook until

tender-crisp. Stir in the corn, tomato and peppers. Cook about 5 minutes.

Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro, cook another minute. Stir in the queso

fresco. Top with cheddar cheese just before serving.

Corn Chowder (Mi’kmaq)

3-4 slices of bacon cooked until crisp, cooled; and crumbled

(sauté veggies in the drippings)

2 cups of diced potatoes

1 cup of diced green, yellow, red peppers; (sautéed)

1/2 cup diced onion (sautéed)

chopped garlic to taste (sautéed)

1 cup of kernal corn

1/2 cup of cream corn

salt and pepper

Cook until tender the potatoes, add sautéed veggies and corn. NOTE:

Cook in homemade chicken stalk and with bisquits or bannock this can

be a complete meal.

Wild Grape Dumplings (Seminole)

Use Possum grapes when ripe in the fall. They grow in the woods and along

creek banks. Cook ½ gallon wild possum grapes til they are boiling, using

just enough water to cover. Strain through a clean sack. Make dumplings out

of 12 cup grape juice, 2 cups flour, 2 tsps. baking powder and 1 tsp

shortening. Stir grape juice into dry ingredients to make a stiff dough.

Add a tbsp or two of grape juice if needed. Sweeten the boiling grape

juice left and boil in juice.

NOTE: In Texas, we generally call the wild grapes 'Mustang Grapes'. They

usually ripen in early summer and are very plentiful. I always gather

plenty

for grape juice to drink and to use in jelly making. This dessert is

credited

to the Seminoles, but the Chickasaws Choctaw, Comanches, and Cherokees in

Texas and Oklahoma make equal use of this recipe and the wild grapes that

grow so abundantly.

Nice'n Tender Venison Roast

if want u can cut roast into 1/4 or 1/2 & add 1 can creme of mushroom or

chicken soup& 1/2 can water...lots of cut up onion.. depending on the size

of roast.. use more crème of mushroom or chicken soup & water.. cook in

crock-pot nice'n slow .. I let cook from morn till afternoon.. is so good

..

its a tender roast & cooked w/ the creme mushroom or chicken soup.. makes a

rich tasty gravy...yummmy :)

Texmex Red Bean Pesto

lowcal (less than 300 cals), veggie, lowercarbs, condiment

5 ounces dry Kidney Beans; soaked

2 cloves garlic

1 jalapeno pepper; cored and seeded

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup corn oil

1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 Dash Tabasco sauce

Drain beans, place in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a

boil, then lower heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 45 minutes.

Drain, and cool completely. (To save time, use 15 ounces of canned beans)

In the bowl of a food processor, chop garlic and jalapeno pepper. Add

beans. Process beans while slowly pouring the water and oil throug feed

tube. Add remaining ingredients and process utnil smooth. Adjust

seasonings to taste.

Recipe makes eight servings. Serving Size: 10 ounces

Apple Chipotle Jelly

2 tbl minced chipotle chilies 3 to 4 whol; e chilies

2 cups apple juice

6 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup cider vinegar

1 3/4 oz dry fruit pectin 1 box as sure-jell

If using dried chipotles, soak them in 1/2 cup warm apple juice for 30

minutes, then remove the stems and mice the chilies. if using canned

chipotles, mince them. For a milder jelly, you can remove the seeds.

Combine the sugar, remaining apple juice, vinegar, and chipotles in a

large heavy saucepan and stir to mix. Simmer the mixture over medium heat,

stirring gently, until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.

Stir in the dry and liquid pectins and boil for 2 minutes. Skim well. Pour

the mixture into sterile jelly jars (three 1-pint jars or six 1-cup jars)

and cover tightly. Invert the jars for 10 minutes, then reinvert. Shake

the jars from time to time as the jelly cools, to evenly distribute the

pepper pieces. The jelly will keep for several months in a cool, dry dark

place, unopened. Refrigerate it, once it is opened.

AuthorNote: Hot and smoky is this jelly, which goes great with grilled

vegetables and veggie burgers, not to mention on sandwiches with low-fat

cream cheese. Chipotles (smoked jalapenos) provide the firepower. The

chipotle of choice is a long, wrinkled tan-brown chili called chipotle

grande.

Yield: 6 cups

Pepita Crusted Halibut With Cilantro Serrano Cream

4 pcs 6 ounce portions halibut fillets, s; kin removed

1 pc large egg, beaten

1/2 cup flour, all purpose

1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, fresh cracked

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

1 cup pepitas

1/4 cup canola oil

cilantro cream:

1/4 cup shallot, minced

1 teaspoon serrano pepper, seeds removed and m; inced

2 tablespoons butter, unsalted

1 cup cilantro, rough chop

1 cup half and half

1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh

1/2 teaspoon salt, sea

Season all sides of the halibut with the teaspoon each salt and pepper,

combine the flour and the remaining salt and pepper. Roll fish in flour,

shake off excess, dip just the top of the fillet in the beaten egg, then

into the pepitas, pressing gently for even coverage. Set on a plate, seed

side up, and repeat with remaining halibut. Cover loosely and refrigerate

for 15 minutes.

While fish is resting prepare the cilantro cream, hold warm.

SAUCE: In a small saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter, add in

the shallot and Serrano and sauté for 1 minute. Add in the heavy cream and

cilantro and bring to a low simmer. Stir frequently for 6 - 8 minutes or

until reduced by half. Remove from heat and blend with a stick blender

until smooth, add in lime juice and salt. Keep warm, or reheat gently.

Preheat an oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat a nonstick skillet over

medium high heat and add the canola oil. Cook the fish, pepita side first

in the pan, flipping gently and cooking on all sides for 2 minutes or until

golden. Gently place on a baking rack fitted with a rack, finish in oven,

to reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

Serve topped with the cilantro cream.

Cook time: 12 minutes

Active time: 30 minutes

Notes: Guy Fieri

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 20 mi

Grilled Corn Hush Puppies - Southern Usa

lowcal (less than 300 cals), veggie, lowercarbs, lowfat (less than 15%)

3/4 cup stone-ground cornmeal

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup cooked corn kernels; preferably grilled

1/4 green bell pepper; very finely chopped

3 scallions; trimmed and minced

1 garlic clove; minced

1 pickled jalapeno chili; minced (optional)

1 egg; beaten

1/2 cup buttermilk; or milk, approximately

For frying:; about 2 cups vegetable oi

Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and alt in a

mixing bowl and whisk to mix. Whisk in the corn, bell pepper, scallions,

garlic and chili.

Make a well in the center and add the egg and buttermilk. Whisk just to

mix, adding buttermilk as necessary to obtain a thickish batter. Mix as

little as possible.

Just before serving, pour the oil to a depth of at least 1 inch in a small

frying pan or electric skillet, and heat to 350F. Using 2 spoons, drop

1-inch balls of batter into the oil. Fry, turning with a slotted spoon or

wire skimmer, until golden brown, about 2 minutes total. Work in several

batches, so as not to crowd the pan.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the hush puppies to paper towels to drain.

Arrange the fritters on a platter lined with a doily and serve at once.

Makes 20 hush puppies.

AuthorNote: To most people, Floridian cuisine means the cosmopolitan

cooking of our southern cities, like Miami. But a meal at a roadhouse or

breakfast joint in more backwater parts of the state will quickly remind

you that Florida is part of the Deep South. I'm not sure what a north

Floridian would make of these hush puppies, which features such newfangled

additions as grilled corn and pickled chilies, but in our house, they're

always devoured with gusto. For the best results use a stone-ground

cornmeal, preferably organic.

Cornmeal Fried Catfish

1/2 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup cake flour

2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasonin; g the fish

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus m; ore for seasoning the fis

6 cups vegetable oil

2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 3- to 4-o; unce strips

lemon wedges, for serving

rémoulade, for serving

Total: 30 mins

1. Place cornmeal, flour, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow

dish and whisk to thoroughly

combine.

2. Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a 12-inch cast iron skillet to

350°F. Line a plate with

several layers of paper towels; set aside.

3. Use a paper towel to blot the fish pieces dry, season on all sides with

salt and pepper, then

dredge in the cornmeal mixture, being sure to cover all sides. Tap fish

pieces lightly to shake off

any excess coating.

4. Fry fish in batches, turning once, until deep golden brown and crisp on

the outside with a flaky

interior, about 6 minutes total.

5. Remove fish from the pan with a slotted spatula to the

paper-towel-lined plate to drain. While the

pieces are still hot, season well with salt. Serve with lemon wedges and

rémoulade.

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 20 mi

Deer Camp Venison Chili

4 cans italian stewed tomatos

1 5 oz. can of tomato paste

1 jar brook's spicy chili beans

1 pc whole onion, chopped/diced

4 pcs jalapino peppers,sliced and deseede; d

2 cups chopped celery

1 tbs crushed red peppers

1 tsp salt

white pepper to taste

Brown your venison in a fairly deep pot.

Add your Chopped Onion, Peppers, Celery and Crushed Peppers. Simmer 'til

onions are transparent. This will only take a few minutes. Stir well.

Add your Italian Stewed Tomatos, Tomato Paste and Brook's Chili Beans.

Add your white pepper to taste.

Turn Heat to a simmer for as long as you like. The longer the better, but

just be sure to stir often

If you feel it to be too spicy, add a TBS or 2 of sugar to your Chili. It

will ease the fire!

It's great over Frito's, or just as is.

Warning........you may Gas your buddies out of deer camp by the end of the

evening!

Venison Marinade

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

2 tbsp sugar

1/4 cup white wine

1 scant tsp ground ginger

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup water

Marinate venision steaks, backstraps at least 3-4 hours, overnight is fine

also. Turn meat 2-3 times during the marinating. Grill at med/high heat 3-4

min per side. Marinate also works well to inject into roasts. Also works

well with bison,elk,moose and pork. Enjoy!!

Southwestern Seasoning Blend

2 1/2 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp ground coriander

1 tbsp kosher salt

1 tbsp dried oregano

2 tbsp paprika

1 tsp black pepper

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp cayenne pepper or crushed red peppe; r

Measure all ingredients into a jar or zip top bag. This is a mixture that

you can use on just about anything when you want that Southwest flavor

kick. Try it on eggs, fish, or chicken for a powerful Tex-Mex taste.

Be willing to experiment with these and try some variations if you dare! Be

careful when handling two things though, raw eggs or meats, and red pepper

or cayenne. Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling meat and

whatever you do, don’t rub your eyes for at least two days after touching

cayenne … trust me … the voice of experience!

Wild Pecan Nut Cookies

2 pcs eggs

1 cup sugar

7 ounces ground pecans

cut pecans for decoration

Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Fold in the ground

pecans. Take a rounded teaspoon of the batter and drop it on a

very well greased cookie sheet (preferably lined with parchment paper).

Space well apart from each other. Drop one half pecan nut on the top of

each cookie. Bake at 325 F for 15 to 20 minutes

Jalapeno Buttered Corn

2 pcs jalapeno chiles

8 tablespoons (1 sti unsalted butter, softened

1 clove garlic , minced

2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves

salt and freshly ground black peppe; r

4 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed

1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

Queso fresco is a fresh cheese found at Latin markets. A mild feta

could be substituted.

Directions

Prepare a grill or grill pan to high heat.

Grill the jalapenos, turning them occasionally, until charred on all

sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer them to a cutting board and let cool

for 5 minutes. Keep the grill on high heat.

Using a small paring knife, peel the jalapenos. Scrape out and discard

the seeds and veins. Coarsely chop the chiles and transfer them to a

medium bowl. Add the butter, garlic, and parsley and mash together.

Season the jalapeno butter with salt and pepper, to taste. Put a

square piece of plastic wrap on a work surface. Spoon the jalapeno

butter onto the center and roll it up into a 1-inch-diameter log.

Refrigerate it until firm, at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 week.

Grill the corn on the hot grill or grill pan, turning occasionally,

until it is browned in spots and the kernels are tender, about 15

minutes. Transfer the ears to a platter. Top each ear with a pat of

the jalapeno butter, sprinkle with queso fresco, and serve.

Pecan Cranberry Loaf

1 1/2 c wholewheat flour

1/2 c brown splenda

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp each baking soda and salt

2 pcs eggs

1 1/2 c buttermilk

1/2 c butter- melted margarine

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 c dried cranberries

1/2 c chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a loaf pan and do it very well. In a large

bowl, combine flour, Splenda, baking powder and soda and salt. Make a well

in the center add eggs, milk and margarine and vanilla. combine.

Sprinkle in cranberries and pedans, stir just to combine. Bake for 65 to75

min. or until centre come out clean when picked.

Prairie Land Pot Roast

1 boneless buffalo shoulder pot roast roast (2; lb.)

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 bottle (8 oz.) kraft catalina dressing, divided

2 large onions, sliced

2 lb. yukon gold or all-purpose potatoes,; peeled, cut into 2-inch

1 lb. carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pi; eces

water

2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Season meat with salt and pepper. Brown in large heavy pot or Dutch oven on

high heat in 1/4 cup dressing, turning to brown both sides. Add

onions;cook until browned, stirring occasionally.

Add remaining dressing, potatoes, carrots and enough water to come 3/4 the

way up side of meat (about 1-1/2 to 2 cups). Bring to boil; cover. Simmer

on low heat 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Remove meat from pan; cut across the grain into thin slices. Serve meat and

vegetables topped with pan gravy. Sprinkle with parsley.

Pecan Puffs

1 cup butter

4 tbsp. sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

2 cups ground pecans

2 cups flour, sifted

powdered sugar

DirectionsCream butter, add sugar, flour, vanilla and nuts. Shape into

small balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20

minutes. When cool, roll in powdered sugar.

Arepas - Colombia

1 cup arepa flour

1/2 teaspoon salt; scant

2/3 cup coarsely grated Monterey Jack; or other mild cheese

3 tablespoons unsalted butter; to 4 tablespoons, melted

1 cup very hot water; about

Combine the arepa flour, salt, and cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir in

2 tablespoons melted butter and most of the water. Knead the mixture with

your hands to obtain a moist, pliable dough. Add more water as necessary;

The dough should be the consistency of mashed potatoes. You may not need

all of the water, or you may need a little more.

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Wet your hands and roll each piece

into a ball, then flatten it to make a patty about 3-inches across and

1/3-inch thick. Continue wetting your hands to prevent the dough from

sticking. Alternatively, roll out the dough between two sheets of plastic

wrap or waxed paper and cut out 3-inch circles, using a cookie cutter.

Heat some of the remaining melted butter in a large skillet or griddle

over medium heat. Fry the arepas until crusty and golden brown, turning

once, about 2 minutes per side. Work in batches, as necessary, to avoid

crowding the pan. Add more butter or oil if needed. Serve at once.

Makes eight 3-inch arepas, Serves 4.

AuthorNote: Arepas are a popular Colombian snack, a cross between polenta,

pancakes, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Thanks to Miami's large Colombian

community, arepas turn up at carnivals and street fairs, where they're

enjoyed by Colombians and non-Colombians alike. The following recipe was

inspired by Bogota-born caterer, cooking teacher, and pastry chef Tania

Sigal. Arepa flour is made from cooked, finely ground corn. Look for it at

Hispanic markets. Two popular brands of arepa flour are Goya and Pan.

Sofrito And Corn Risotto

veggie, lowfat (less than 25%)

2 tablespoons annatto oil; or olive oil

1 onion; finely chopped

1 red bell pepper; cored, seeded, and diced

1 cup grilled corn kernels; or cooked corn kernels

2 garlic cloves; minced

1 1/2 cups Valencia-style rice; or arborio rice

1/2 cup dry white wine

5 cups stock; or canned broth, heated t

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf pars

salt and freshly ground black peppe; to taste

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell

pepper, and corn and saute for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until

soft and fragrant but not brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the rice and

cook until all of the grains are shiny, about 1 minute.

Add the wine and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. When

most of the wine is absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes, stir in 1/2 cup of the

stock. Cook the rice, at a brisk simmer, stirring frequently, until most

of the liquid is absorbed, another 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in another 1/2 cup

of the stock and continue cooking and stirring until absorbed.

Continue adding the stock, 1/2 cup at a time, until 5 cups have been

incorporated. Wait until each batch of broth is absorbed before adding the

next. If the rice is still firm after 20 minutes, ad the remaining 1/2 cup

stock. When ready, the risotto will have a creamy consistency, but the

individual grains of rice will be discernible and al dente. Remove the pan

from the heat.

Stir in the cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper. The cheese is quite

salty, do you may not need additional salt. Guests may wait for risotto,

but risotto does not wait for anyone. Serve it at once.

Serves 4 to 6

Pumpkin Pecan Pie

3 pcs eggs

1/3 cup sugar

2/3 cup corn syrup

3 tbsp. butter, melted

1 cup pecan halves

1 cup pumpkin

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell

Stir together 1 slightly beaten egg, pumpkin, 1/3 c. sugar and spice.

Spread

over bottom of pie shell. Combine 2 beaten eggs, corn syrup, 1/2 cup

sugar,

butter and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Spoon over pumpkin mixture. Bake at

350

degrees F for 50 minutes or until set.

Cranberry Fritters

3/4 cup fresh cranberries

11/2 cups unbleached flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

oil (for deep frying)

confectioners' sugar (optional)

Wash cranberries and dry on paper towels. Sift dry ingredients together and

mix

in milk gradually to form a stiff dough. With well-floured hands, pinch off

1

teaspoon of dough and make an indentation. Sprinkle a little brown sugar in

the

indentation and place a cranberry in the center. Roll dough around the

berry.

balls should be about the size of a large marble.

Heat oil in a deep, heavy kettle until the temperature reaches 375 degrees

F.

Drop fritter balls into the hot fat and fry, turning, until they are deep

golden

brown on all

sides. Drain on paper towels. If desired, shake confectioners sugar over

the

fritters just before serving. SERVE HOT.

Cranberry Fritters

3/4 cup fresh cranberries

11/2 cups unbleached flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

oil (for deep frying)

confectioners' sugar (optional)

Wash cranberries and dry on paper towels. Sift dry ingredients together and

mix

in milk gradually to form a stiff dough. With well-floured hands, pinch off

1

teaspoon of dough and make an indentation. Sprinkle a little brown sugar in

the

indentation and place a cranberry in the center. Roll dough around the

berry.

balls should be about the size of a large marble.

Heat oil in a deep, heavy kettle until the temperature reaches 375 degrees

F.

Drop fritter balls into the hot fat and fry, turning, until they are deep

golden

brown on all

sides. Drain on paper towels. If desired, shake confectioners sugar over

the

fritters just before serving. SERVE HOT.

Hucleberry Cinnamon Rolls

for the cinnamon rolls:

6 1/2 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. salt

5 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperatur; e

1 pc large egg, slightly beaten

1 tsp. lemon zest

3 1/2 cups bread flour

2 tsp. instant (rapid rise) yeast

1 cup plus 2-4 tbsp. whole milk or butter; milk, at room temperature

for the filling:

3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sugar

3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups fresh/frozen huckleberries

for the glaze:

3 cups powdered sugar

1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice

6-7 tbsp. milk

1 tsp. lemon zest

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the sugar, salt and

butter on medium-high speed until smooth. Mix in the egg and lemon

zest until incorporated. Mix in the flour, yeast and milk until a

dough forms. Switch to the dough hook and knead on low speed, about 8

minutes until the dough is silky and supple, tacky but not sticky.

(You may need to add a little extra flour or liquid to achieve this

texture.) Lightly oil a large bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl,

turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room

temperature for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Mist a work surface with spray oil. Roll it out into a rectangle with

a rolling pin, lightly dusting the dough with flour if needed to keep

it from sticking (about 12 x 14 inches for larger rolls or 9 x 18

inches for smaller rolls). Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small

bowl and mix to blend. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the

surface of the dough. Sprinkle the berries over the top evenly of the

dough. Starting with the wide edge, roll up the dough into a cigar-

shaped log, creating a cinnamon sugar spiral as you roll. Pinch the

seam shut, and with the seam side down, slice the log into your

desired number of rolls. Transfer them to a baking sheet lined with

parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, placing the rolls about ½-1

inch apart.

Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature 75-90

minutes, until the rolls have grown into each other and have nearly

doubled in size. At this point, the rolls can also be covered and

retarded in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Pull the pan out of

the refrigerator 3-4 hours before baking to let the dough proof.

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden

brown. Let cool in the baking about 10 minutes, then transfer to a

wire rack. Whisk together the glaze ingredients in a medium bowl

until smooth and then swirl over the top of the cinnamon rolls. Let

cool at least 15-20 minutes before serving.

Yield: 8-12 large cinn

Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish

1 pc egg, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 pcs (6 ounce) fillets catfish

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the egg and lemon juice. In another

shallow bowl,

combine the flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.

Dip

catfish into egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry fillets, two at a

time,

for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Yield: 4 servings

Jalapeno Biscuits

2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1 dash of ground cayenne pepper

1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening

1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/3 cup shredded provolone cheese

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 pc small jalapeno pepper, seeded and f; inely diced

3/4 cup milk

Combine the four, baking powder, salt, garlic powder and

cayenne pepper in a bowl. Cut in shortening with a fork until

it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese and diced jalapeno.

Add the milk and stir to form a dough. Turn onto a lightly

floured surface and knead

until smooth, about 20 times. Roll dough into a 1/2 inch thick

circle. Using a biscuit cutter or rim of a glass, cut into

rounds.

Gather the scraps and roll out again to make more biscuits.

Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 450F about 11 minutes or until

lightly browned.

Fresh Corn Pudding

saute & set aside:

2 tbs butter

2-3 cups fresh corn, (i cheated and used fro; zen)

1 each red & yellow pepper & onion, all di; ced

mix and add corn mix:

4 pcs eggs

3/4 cups cornmeal

2 tbs sugar

1 cup milk

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup cheddar cheese

3 tbs fresh basil or 2 tsp dried

3 tbs chives, fresh or dried

salt and pepper.

Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake 350 35 minutes.

Nativde Sunflower Seed Soup

2 c shelled sunflower seeds

3 pcs scallions, sliced thinly

6 c chicken broth

salt to taste

1. Simmer all ingredients in a large pot for about 45 minutes. Serve

hot.

Spiced Pumpkin Muffins With Prickly Pear,pecans And Cranberr

2 pcs eggs

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sour cream

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 1/4 cups sugar

1/2 prickly pear chopped

1 1/2 cups flour

2 t. baking powder

2 t. pumpkin pie spice

1 cup cranberries dried

1 cup chopped pecans

sweet butter and honey:

1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 stick

1/4 cup honey

1 T. frozen prickly pear juice concentra; te

Beat together first 6 ingredients until blended. Mix and add the

remaining ingredients and stir until dry ingredients are just

moistened. Do not overmix. Divide batter between 12 paper lined muffin

cups and bake at 400 for 25 minutes or until cake tester inserted in

center comes out clean. Serve warm with sweet butter and honeyBeat butter

until light and fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients until

blended. Place butter in pretty bowl or crock and refrigerate until

serving time. Remove from refrigerator about 10 to 15 minutes before

serving. Makes 3/4 cup butter.

Yield: 12 large muffin

Irish Soda Drop Biscuits

2 cups flour

3/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 cup sugar

3 tbs. margarine

3/4 cup buttermilk

1 pc egg, lightly beaten

Mix together dry ingredients. Cut in margarine. Mix together milk and egg.

Stir into crumbled mixture. Drop 2' apart onto greased sheet. Bake at 350°

for 10-12 minutes.

Catfish Stew

1 lb catfish fillets, cut into 2 inch le; ngths

2 pcs medium potatoes, peeled and diced

1can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz

16 oz clam juice

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup water

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups hot cooked rice (white or brown)

catfish seasoning mixture ingredien; ts:

1/4 cup paprika

2 tbsp dried oregano, crushed

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp red (cayenne) pepper

1/2 tsp dry mustard

1. In a large pot combine the following ingredients potatoes, diced

tomatoes,

clam juice, chopped onions, water, and garlic. Bring pot to boiling. Reduce

heat

and cook covered over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.

2. Coat catfish fillets evenly with seasoning mixture and add to pot.

Continue

to bowl stew covered for 5 to 10 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a

fork.

3. Serve cat fish stew over a bed of hot steamed rice.

Yield: 4 servings.

Huckleberry Cookies

2 cups flour, divided (reserve 1/4 cup)

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 cup huckleberries, wild or frozen

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1-1/2 tsp. lemon zest, grated

1 pc egg

1/4 cup milk

Heat oven to 375º F. (185º C). Combine flour, baking powder and salt.

Stir in huckleberries. Do not thaw if using frozen berries. Cream

shortening until soft, gradually beat in sugar then lemon zest and egg.

Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating until smooth after

each addition. (Frozen blueberries could be folded in quickly at end --

dough turns purple as they thaw.) Drop by tsp. onto greased cookie

sheet. Bake 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Seared Duck Breast With Rhubarb-Black Pepper Sauce

2/3 cup sugar

5 stalks rhubarb, diced into ¨-inch pieces,; about 2 cups

1 pc large shallot, thinly sliced

1 pc small lemon zest of

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns, coarsely ground

2 cups stock (veal or chicken), reduced un; til syrupy to about 1/2 c

salt to taste

1 tablespoon butter

2 pc moulard duck breasts

salt

freshly ground pepper

Leaves stripped from several sprigs of fresh thyme (or substitute a pinch

of dried thyme)

Place sugar in a nonreactive saucepan and let it melt over medium heat

until it caramelizes. Watch carefully, as the change from dissolved sugar

to caramel can happen very quickly. Just as the sugar begins to turn

golden-brown add the rhubarb, shallot and lemon zest. Stir to coat all

ingredients with the caramelized sugar. Reduce heat to medium low and add

the vinegar and black pepper. Add the reduced stock and stir for a minute

or two to combine. As soon as the rhubarb is soft, remove the mixture from

the heat and season to taste with salt. Stir in the butter to finish the

sauce and keep warm until you are ready to serve the duck.

Score the fat side of the duck breast in a crosshatch pattern. Rub the duck

breasts with salt, pepper and thyme. In a heavy skillet over medium-high

heat, place the duck breasts skin-side down. Cook for about 4 minutes, then

turn and cook on the other side for about 4 more minutes (or until the

temperature on a meat thermome-ter reads 125 degrees), for medium rare.

Move the duck breasts to a cutting board and allow to rest for several

minutes before slicing. Arrange the slices attractively on 4 serving plates

and spoon the rhubarb-black pepper sauce over the top.

Yield: serves four.

Creamy Baked Custard Wild Rice Pudding

4 pcs eggs or 2 eggs and 4 whites

2 cups indian harvest wild rice (cooked)

3 cups milk, soy or rice milk

1 cup brown sugar or maple syrup

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit, diced; (optional)

Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole or baking dish. Put in the eggs and beat

well. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Bake in 350°F oven for 1

hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or

cold, plain or with cream, whipped cream, or maple syrup.

Yield: serves 12

Cornmeal And Smoked Salmon Muffins

1 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup self-rising flour

3 tbsp sugar

1+2 pcs eggs

1/2 cup of 35% cream

6 oz. smoked salmon, chopped fine

4 oz. cut cooked corn kernels (canned, fr; ozen or fresh

Combine cornmeal, sifted flour and sugar in a bowl.

Stir in a combined mixture of one egg and buttermilk; whisk well.

Whisk extra eggs and cream in another bowl until combined, stir in

salmon and corn.

Spoon 1 1/2 level teaspoons of cornmeal mixture into a greased muffin

pan, top with 1 1/2 level teaspoon of the salmon mixture.

Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Bake in a 375ºF oven for about 12 minutes or until muffins are lightly

browned.

Kalachky

1/2 cup margarine

1 pkg. cream cheese, 3 oz

1 cup sifted flour

1 cup apricot jam or cherry puree

powdered sugar

Cream butter and cream cheese. Gradually add flour. Work in. Roll out paper

thin and cut into 2 inch rounds. Spread jam. fold to center and press

down. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. While warm, sift on powdered sugar.

Notes: Julie Zimmer, my mom's friend, recipe from 1967

Jalapeno Or Habanero Jelly

2 pcs orange bell peppers*

5-15 pcs jalapeno or habanero peppers**

5 cups full granulated sugar

11/2 cups cider vinegar

i box dry pectin or sure jell etc.

i tsp. butter prevents foaming

6 pcs canning jars ( pint) sterilized

7 pcs canning lids sterilized

** (normally around 8-12 depends on size) (do not remove seeds)

* (may use green or red depending on color desired)

(you may also want to use some food coloring to reach desired color)

Seed and stem bell peppers, cut into pieces and process in a food

processor. Do not puree. Cut stems off peppers (you may seed a few of them)

leave as many seeds as you want. Process in a food processor as with the

bell peppers.

(removing the seed from the jalapeno or habanero peppers will also remove

part of the vein, therefore reducing the heat of the jelly.

Place sugar in a separate bowl. Place the Habaneros or Jalapenos, bell

peppers, vinegar, dry pectin and buffer in a large stainless steel pot.

Bring this to a rolling boil (one that does not stop when stirred) stirring

constantly. Add sugar immediately to the pepper mixture. Return to a

rolling boil and boil exactly one minute. Stirring constantly. Remove from

heat and skim off any foam. Immediately fill jars to ¼ inch from the top.

Cover with flat lids and screw bands down tightly. You may invert jars for

a few minutes to distribute the peppers. After jars are cool check the seal

by pressing middle of top with your finger. If the bubble springs up jars

are not sealed,

Failure to boil correctly will result in mixture not jelling. If this

happens you may want to reboil the mixture.

Yield: 6 half pints

Pumpkin Oatmeal Loaf

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup uncooked oatmeal

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup shortening

11/4 cups sugar

2 pcs eggs

11/2 cups pumpkin

3/4 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan.

Combine the flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.

Mix well and set aside.

At medium speed of an electric mixer, cream together the shortening and

sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating

well after each addition.

At low speed, add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk and

mashed bananas, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat only

until ingredients are blended; do not overbeat. Stir in the vanilla

extract.

Spread evenly in the prepared pan, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or

until a cake tester comes out clean.

Allow loaf to cool for 10 minutes.

Southwestern Cowboy Cobbler

2 tablespoons oil

1 pc medium onion, sliced

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

2 cups cubed, cooked chicken

1 (20-ounce) can enchilada sauce

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 12-inch Lodge (or other cast-iron)

skillet, heat oil. Stir in onions and peppers. Stir until onions are

translucent. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Add

chicken, enchilada sauce, tomatoes and black beans. Simmer while cornbread

topping is made. In a medium bowl, combine cornbread mix, egg and milk.

Stir until smooth. Fold in cheese and half of the cilantro. Drop by

spoonfuls onto bubbling meat mixture. Place in oven and cook until

cornbread dumplings are done, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and

sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Yield: serves 4-6.

Chuletas - (Lamb Chops With Ceci Bean Stew)

8 Lamb chops from rack

6 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil; divided

1 medium Spanish onion; thinly sliced

1 teaspoon Cumin seeds

2 cans Garbonzo beans - (10 oz ea); drained, rinsed

2 tablespoons Pine nuts

2 Plum tomatoes; roughly chopped

1/4 teaspoon Saffron

1 tablespoon Spanish paprika - (hot)

6 tablespoons Honey; divided

2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley

Preheat grill.

Trim fat from chops and pound lightly to flatten and set aside.

In a 4-quart saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil until smoking and add

onion and cumin seeds and cook until light golden brown. Add garbonzos,

pine nuts, tomatoes, saffron, paprika and 4 tablespoons honey and bring to

a boil. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes, check for seasoning.

Stir together remaining oil, honey and parsley and brush on lamb chops.

Place chops on grill and cook 2 minutes per side. Remove and serve with

warm ceci.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Churros - (Donuts)

2 cups Flour

2 tablespoons Sugar

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

3 cups Water

3 1/4 cups Extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup Superfine sugar

Stir together flour, sugar and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Place

water in a 6-quart saucepan, add 1/4 cup of the oil and bring to a rapid

boil. Dump flour mixture in one shot into saucepan, remove from heat and

stir until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool 1/2 hour.

Heat oil to 375 degrees.

Put dough in pastry bag with large 6- to 8-point nozzle and pipe into hot

oil 6-inch long pieces. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove,

drain on paper towels and dust with superfine sugar while still warm.

This recipe yields 12 donuts.

Avocado Corn Guacamole

2 pcs ripe avocados peeled and pitted

1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernel

1 pc jalapeno chilli stem and seeds remo; ved, minced

1/2 lime the juice of half a lime

1 big handful of fresh coriander chopped

1 pc small onion peeled and minced

salt & pepper to taste

Put minced onion into a sieve and rinse under cold water. This is a

traditional Mexican way of removing some of the pungency from the raw

onion.

Drain well.

Mash avocados in a bowl and stir in the corn, jalapeno, limejuice,

coriander and onion. Mix well and season with salt

and pepper.

Serve with corn chips.

Yield: two cups.

Pumpkin Seed Salsa

3 pcs guero chiles

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1 pc medium white onions

1 cup water

8 cloves garlic

1/4 tsp. oregano, toasted

1 pc large tomato

1/4 tsp. salt

Char chiles until blistered and black, then seed and devein.

Thickly slice onion and pan-roast until brown and soft.

Pan-roast garlic until brown and soft, then peel.

Pan-roast tomato until blistered, black, and soft.

Toast pumpkin seeds in 1 tbsp. olive oil until puffed and brown

In a blender or food processor, puree ingredients together until a chunky

salsa is formed.

Cumin Wild Rice

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup wild rice rice

2 cups chicken stock or water

1 teaspoon salt, if using water

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup minced green onion

1 teaspoon additional butter

In large, heavy bottomed saucepan, heat butter until melted. Add garlic,

cumin, oregano and rice. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.

Add stock or water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover

and cook about 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Turn off rice and allow it to sit, covered, about 5 minutes. Stir in

additional butter and green onions and fluff with a fork.

Yield: makes 4 serving

Corn Pudding

1 large egg

2 large egg yolks

1/3 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

cayenne pepper to taste

1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley

1 dash tabasco sauce

1 1/2 corn kernals

white sweet corn kernels 1-1/2 cups Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter four 6-ounce foil soufflé cups or ramekins. Combine the corn, egg,

yolks and cream in food processor and pulse together. Add flour, salt,

sugar and cayenne and blend for 10 seconds. Scrape into a bowl and stir in

parsley and Tabasco. Fill cups with the corn mixture and cover each with

foil. Set cups in a deep roasting pan. Add hot water to the pan to come

half way up the sides of the cups. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and

bake until golden on top, about 5 more minutes.

Tohono O'odham Cactus Fruit Jelly

6-10 red-ripe prickly pear cactus fruits tuna

1/2 cup lemon juice

4 1/2 cups granulated sugar

13 fluid ounce package liquid fruit pectin

The Tohono O’Odham in southern Arizona harvest this fruit every year.

You should have enough fruit to make 3 1/2 cups of juice. Carefully remove

thorns from fruit by wiping with a paper towel and then brushing with a

vegetable brush under water. Put fruit in a saucepan with enough water to

cover. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Pour off water and discard. Mash or pur?e

fruit through a strainer lined with doubled cheesecloth. Strain juice into

a large measuring cup. Let juice sit for at least 30 minutes to allow

sediment to settle to the bottom. Pour off juice carefully. You should have

3 1/2 cups.

In a saucepan combine fruit juice, lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a boil

and boil 1 minute. Stir in pectin and boil for 1 minute longer. Remove from

heat. Stir and skim foam off the top. Spoon into sterilized jelly jars and

seal.

Yield: makes 3 cups.

Cranberry Pudding

1 1/3 c. flour

1/2 c. molasses

1/2 lb. of 2 c. cranberries, washed & chopp; ed

2 tsp. baking soda

sauce:

1 c. sugar

1/2 c. butter

1/2 tsp. flour

1 tbsp. coffee cream

1 tbsp. vanilla

Sift together dry ingredients. Add molasses and berries; mix well. Steam in

double boiler for 2 hours, covered. Refrigerate when cooled and reheat to

serve with Vanilla Sauce.

Pecan-Corn Muffins

1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup broken pecans lightly toasted

1 cup buttermilk

1/3 cup butter -- melted

2 pcs eggs

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine cornmeal, sugar,

flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in pecans.

2. In another medium bowl mix buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs.

3. By hand, gently stir in dry ingredients just until batter is evenly

moistened; do not overmix.

4. Line muffin pans with cupcake liners. Spoon in batter until liners are

three-fourths full.

5. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (12 to 15

minutes). Cool muffins on wire racks.

* Time saver Tip: Muffin batter may be made ahead and frozen before baking.

Freeze batter, uncovered, in lined muffin pans until frozen solid. Remove

muffins from pan and package in heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic bags.

Label and date, and freeze at 0 degrees F up to 4 weeks. To bake, do not

thaw. Return muffins to pans and bake at 375 degrees F until muffins test

done, 30 to 35 minutes.

Modern Pemmican

1 lb. lean stewing meat, cut quite small

1/2 cup dehydrated wild plums

1/2 cup acorn meal

Boil the lean stewing meat. When it is tender, drain and allow it to dry in

a bowl. Grind all of the ingredients together in a meat grinder using a

fine blade. Grind again, mixing finely, distributing the ingredients very

well. Place in a covered dish and refrigerate overnight. (Or you can eat

right away, but like many foods, the refrigerating allows the flavors to

blend nicely.) You can serve this on any flatbread, such as a tortilla. It

is best served warm, or you can reheat it in the pan in the oven like a

meatloaf.

Acorn meal can also be used in place of a good portion (or all) of the nuts

in most desserts, from brownies to cookies. It does depend on the variety

of acorn you have available and the taste after leaching. Some acorn meal

never gets nutty, only mild, while the meal of other acorns, such as those

of the Emory oak, are so sweet that you can eat them without leaching, or

with very little leaching.

You will have to experiment a bit here. But the end results are usually

surprising.

Pumpkin Rice Pudding

2 pounds fresh pumpkin

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup rice

1/4 cup milk

pinch of salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla or cinnamon

If using fresh pumpkin, peel, remove seeds and cut into cubes. Cook with a

little water until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain whether using fresh or

cooked pumpkin. Put milk, rice and salt in top of double boiler, set over

boiling water and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently until it

thickens. When rice is soft, add sugar, seasoning if desired and pumpkin.

Pumpkin need not be mashed. Put the mixture into greased casserole and bake

for 20 to 30 minutes at 325 degrees. Cool. Serve sprinkled with sugar.

Millet is something that can be substituted for the rice. Also, although

not traditional, try with whipped cream.

Pumpkin Pickles

6 cups prepared pumpkin

2 cups white vinegar

2 cups sugar

2 sticks large whole cinnamon

Prepare pumpkin by peeling, cubing and discarding seeds and inner pulp.

Place pumpkin cubes in colander and set over boiling water. Make sure water

does not touch pumpkin. Cover and steam until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

Drain. Simmer vinegar, sugar and cinnamon for 15 minutes. Add pumpkin and

simmer 3 minutes. Set aside for 24 hours. Heat and simmer 5 minutes more.

Remove cinnamon sticks. Pack boiling hot in hot canning jars, leaving

1/2-inch headroom. Adjust lids and process in hot water bath for 10

minutes.

Yield: 3 pints.

Pumpkin Jam

2 lb. sliced pumpkin meat

3/4 lb. sugar

1/2 c. orange blossom or rose water

2 tbsp. chopped fine pistachios

Peel and remove seeds and slice the pumpkin meat very thin to make 2 pounds

of pumpkin meat. Place in pot with orange or rose water and sugar. Cook 2

hours over medium heat, stirring frequently. Be sure to scrape bottom of

pot during cooking. Mix the pistachios in well just before removing from

stove. Pour into sterilized jars and seal tightly.

Pumpkin Drop Cookies

11/2 c. packed brown sugar

1/2 c. shortening or margarine

2 pcs eggs, beaten

13/4 c. cooked mashed pumpkin

23/4 c. flour

1 tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ginger

1 c. raisins

1 c. chopped walnuts

Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Stir until smooth.

Add nuts and raisins and mix until blended. Drop by rounded teaspoon on

ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Gorditas

4 1/2 oz masa harina

1/2 cup water

1/2 oz butter, softened

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp chipotle chilli powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp mexican dried oregano

vegetable oil for frying

Place the masa harina and water in a food processor and blitz for 30

seconds.

Remove the lid, cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and leave to rest

for half an hour.

Add all the remaining ingredients to the masa harina in the food

processor, and process until the dough comes together.

If it is very dry, add a bit more water it needs to be soft and moist,

but not sticky.

Pour the vegetable oil into a large, deep frying pan to a depth of about

5 cm/2 in.

Alternatively, you can use a deep fat fryer.

Heat the oil to a temperature of 180C/350F.

Divide the dough into six and, with a rolling pin, roll each portion

into a disc no more than 2 mm thick it does not have to be

as thin as a tortilla, but if it is too thick, it will not puff up

properly and the inside will be raw.

Carefully slide the gorditas into the hot oil you may have to do this

in several batches, depending on the size of your pan and cook,

spooning the oil over them, until they puff up, rise to the surface and

are nicely golden and crisp, about 3 minutes on each side.

Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm in the oven until they are all cooked.

Serve the gorditas immediately, with a spoonful of sauce on top and

offer the rest separately.

Yield: makes 6 gordita

Flour Tortilla Noodles

1 pkg flour tortilla

Cut flour tortillas into strips with a pizza cutter.

Use them instead of noodles when you make

'Chicken and Noodles'.

Nobody will ever guess that they aren't 'Homemade Noodles'

Crispy Fried Oysters With A Chili-Corn Sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup corn kernels

2 teaspoons minced shallots

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons pure cane syrup

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

2 tablespoons chicken stock

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 pinch freshly ground white pepper

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

vegetable oil, for frying

1/2 cup masa harina

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1 1/2 teaspoon essence, recipe follows

12 oysters, freshly shucked, drained

vegetable oil, for frying

2 ounces fresh mache or other baby lettuce,; washed and dried

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

salt and freshly ground black peppe; r

emeril's essence creole seasoning (; also referred to as bayou

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

combine all ingredients thoroughly.

yield: 2/3 cup

Heat the butter in a small saute pan over high heat. Add the corn and

cook, stirring occasionally, until it is deep golden brown and

beginning to pop, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium high and

add the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the

syrup, lime juice, and chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the

chicken stock, salt and pepper and cook until most of the stock has

evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook until

thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove

from the heat, add the cilantro, and stir well. Cover and keep warm

while you prepare the oysters.

Place the oil in a medium heavy pot or deep-fryer and heat to 360

degrees F.

Combine the masa harina, cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon of the Essence in a

medium bowl. Add the oysters, a few at a time, and toss to coat.

Shake to remove any excess breading.

Add the oysters to the hot oil, in batches, and cook until golden,

stirring so that they cook evenly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove oysters and

drain on paper towels. Season with the remaining Essence.

Divide the Chili-Corn Sauce between 2 plates and, using a spoon,

spread the sauce slightly towards the edges of the plate so that you

now have a shallow pool of sauce in which to lay the oysters. Divide

the oysters among the plates, arranging around the outer edge. Toss

the mache with the lemon juice and olive oil and season to taste with

salt and pepper. Divide the mache between the plates, placing a small

bunch in the center of the oysters. Serve immediately.

Calabaza En Tacha (Candied Pumpkin)

1 cup dark brown sugar

1 tbsp molasses

1 1/2 cups honey

zest and juice of one orange

3 cinnamon sticks

5 pcs cloves

4 pcs whole allspice

2 quarts of water (8 cups)

1 pc medium pumpkin, seeded cut in large; pieces (8 to 10 pieces)

In a medium stockpot combine brown sugar, molasses, honey, orange zest,

orange juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and water. Bring to a boil.

Add pumpkin pieces to stock pot and simmer for approximately 1 hour

until sauce has reduced by almost half and has become a thick syrup. The

pumpkin should be fork tender, but not falling apart. Allow to cool and

serve.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Breakfast Migas

1/4 cup of oil

4 pcs corn tortillas cut or torn in small; pieces

chopped onion to taste

3 pcs eggs

Heat oil in saucepan.

Cut tortillas in small pieces and fry until crispy.

Make sure you stir them continually so they get toasted evenly.

Put in the onion if you like onion, and let it cook a little.

Add the eggs and cook until done.

You can also add tomatoes, bell pepper cheese and hot chili if you like.

Yield: 2 to 4 servings

Pecan Cranberry Squash

4 cups mashed cooked butternut squash

4 tablespoons butter, softened, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce

1/2 cup pecans chopped

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

In a large bowl, combine the squash, 2 tablespoons butter, salt,

cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.

Stir cranberry sauce until softened; spoon over squash.

Combine the pecans, brown sugar and remaining butter; sprinkle over

cranberry sauce.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and

bubbly

Yield: 8 servings.

Corn And Squash Soup

12 strips, bacon diced

1 pc medium onion, chopped

1 rib, celery chopped

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 can (14-1/2 ounces chicken broth

6 cups mashed cooked butternut squash

2 cans (8-3/4 ounces cream-style corn

2 cups half-and-half cream

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

sour cream, optional

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to

paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings,

saute onion and celery until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually

stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until

slightly thickened.

Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the squash, corn, cream, parsley, salt,

pepper and bacon. Cook and stir until heated through. Garnish with sour

cream if desired.

Yield: 8 servings (2-1

Southwestern Black Bean Burgers

1 can (15 to 19 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

2 tbs. light mayonnaise

1/4 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopp; ed

1 tbs. plain dried bread crumbs

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce

nonstick cooking spray

1 c. loosely packed sliced lettuce

4 mini (4-inch) whole-wheat pitas, warmed

1/2 c. mild salsa

In large bowl, with potato masher or fork, mash beans with mayonnaise

until

almost smooth with some lumps. Stir in cilantro, bread crumbs, cumin

and pepper

sauce until combined. With lightly floured hands, shape bean mixture

into four

3-inch round patties. Spray both sides of each patty lightly with

nonstick

cooking spray.

Heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot. Add patties and cook

until

lightly browned, about 3 minutes. With pancake turner, turn patties

over, and

cook until heated through, 3 minutes longer.

Arrange lettuce on pitas; top with burgers then salsa.

Deep-Fried Cranberry Sauce Fritters

1 can jelly cranberry sauce, sliced in 1/; 2-in thick rounds

oil, for frying

2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

2 tablespoons sugar

pinch salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup water

Lay the cranberry sauce rounds out in a single layer on a parchment

paper-lined

sheet pan and freeze for 4 hours or until solid.

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large Dutch oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large shallow bowl stir together 1 cup of the flour, with the sugar,

salt

and baking powder. Pour in the water and stir together until smooth. Let

the

batter rest for 15 minutes.

Dip the frozen cranberry sauce rounds in the batter and gently place in the

oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined

plate

to drain.

Serve and enjoy immediately.

Pumpkin Empanadas

pumpkin filling

1 can pumpkin 15-ounce

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)

empanada dough

1/3 cup water

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 ounce packages dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons; )

1/8 teaspoon baking powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

3 cup flour -- divided in half

3/4 cup vegetable shortening generous

Instructions Place all ingredients in a medium sized bowl -- and mix well

to combine. Set aside.

Heat oven to 350F. Combine sugar, salt, yeast, baking powder, and cinnamon

in mixing bowl and mix well. Add water. Using an electric mixer, mix

thoroughly. Then, gradually add in half of the flour, stirring slowly. Add

shortening and mix thoroughly. Slowly blend in the remaining flour.

Divide dough into 4 equal parts, and shape each part into a ball. Slap

dough between well-floured hands until slightly flattened, and then roll

out onto a floured surface to approximately 1/8? thick. Using a large

biscuit cutter or tupperware lid, make circles approximately 4 inches in

diameter. You should get roughly 4 circles from each ‘part’.

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of each circle. Fold

over, pressing the edges to seal, first with your finger. Go over edge

again with a salad fork to make decorative marks and fully seal.

If desired, brush with butter or egg white, and sprinkle with more sugar.

Bake on a parchment lined baking tray until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Be

sure to watch closely, they can burn fast.

Pumpkin Fritters

16 oz. can pumpkin

1/2 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

2 pcs eggs, beaten

milk, if needed

vegetable oil, for frying

Place the dry ingredients in a food processor, add the eggs and process to

form a thick batter.

The batter should hold its shape, if too thick add a little milk, if too

wet, add a little more flour.

Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan.

Drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the pan and fry till firm and

golden.

Flip over and fry on the other side.

Serve warm sprinkled with a little cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.

Corn Soup

1 pint of grated corn,

1 quart of milk,

1 pint of hot water,

1 tablespoon of flour,

2 tablespoons of butter,

1 slice of onion,

salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the corn in the water thirty minutes. Let the milk and onion come to a

boil. Mix the butter and flour together, add a few tablespoons of the

boiling milk, when smooth stir into the milk and cook eight minutes, remove

the onion, strain corn and add to the above. After cooking a little add

one cup of sweet cream, and when thoroughly heated, a small piece of

butter, and serve. A few kernels of pop corn may be dropped on top of each

serving of soup.

Corn And Oyster Fritters

1 cup flour

1/4 cup milk

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 pc egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 pcs oysters

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 full tablespoons kornlet

Sift dry ingredients, add milk, egg and Kornlet. Add oysters last Fry in

deep fat, using a tablespoonful to an oyster

Cornmeal Ragged Robins

1 1/2 cups cornmeal

1 1.3 cups milk

1 cup bread flour

2 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

4 tablespoons fat

1 1/4 teaspoons soda

Sift dry ingredients. Cut in the fat. Add liquid and drop by spoonfuls on

greased baking sheet. Bake in hot oven 12 to 15 minutes. These may be

rolled and cut same as baking powder biscuits.

Dark Pumpkin Tartlets

for the crust:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pie; ces

1/4 cup molasses

1 pc egg

for the filling:

15 ounce can pumpkin puree

14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

3 ps eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

for the glaze:

1/2 cup heavy cream

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Equipment:

2 standard muffin trays (you need a total of 15 muffin tin cups)

To make the crust, in a food processor combine the flour, salt, sugar,

cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg.

Pulse together.

Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles small crumbs.

Add the molasses and egg, then pulse until combined and a dough forms.

Squeeze the dough into a round cake, then wrap in plastic and refrigerate

for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, make the filling. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and

whisk until well combined.

When the dough is ready, heat the oven to 350 F.

Spray 15 of the muffin cups with cooking spray.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until 1/4 inch thick.

Use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut out 15 rounds of dough, rerolling

and using the scraps as needed.

Gently press a round into each muffin cup.

Divide the filling between the cups, then bake until the centers have set

up, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Let cool.

Run a butter knife around the edges of the cups to loosen the tarts, then

remove from the pans.

To make the glaze, in a medium microwave-safe bowl microwave the cream

until boiling, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the chocolate to the bowl and let sit for 2 minutes.

Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is homogenous and shiny.

Pour the glaze over the top of each tartlet.

Let firm up in the refrigerator, then serve at room temperature.

Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator.

Yield: makes 15 tarts

Hatch Green Chili Corn Muffins

2 pcs hatch green chilies, or

1 pc poblano chili and 1 pc anaheim chil; i

1/3 cup butter, plus butter for muffin tin

2 pcs eggs

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup stone ground yellow cornmeal

4 teaspoons baking powder

3 tablespoons mild chimayo chili powder, or

3 tbl ancho chili powder

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon molasses

2 teaspoons finely minced orange zest

1 tablespoon marjoram

Roast the chilis under a broiler or over a flame until the skin begins to

blister and blacken. Peel, remove the seeds and coarsely chop, to make

about a quarter-cup.

Melt the butter and lightly beat the eggs. Sift together the flour,

cornmeal, baking powder and chili powder. Mix together the milk, melted

butter, eggs and molasses, and fold this into the sifted dry mixture. Add

to the batter the orange zest and fold them together with the marjoram and

chopped roasted chiles.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Let the batter rest for half an hour and

then pour into a buttered 12-muffin muffin pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes,

until firm.

Yield: twelve muffins

Cranberry-Pumpkin Cookies

1 cup butter; softened

2 cups granulated sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 pcs large eggs

2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree; slightly more than 1 can

41/2 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cup fresh cranberries; i use a whole bag

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 tablespoon orange zest; 1 whole orange

1 cup chopped walnuts

===topping===

granulated sugar; mixed with cinnamon

Cook Time: 12 Min

Ready In: 32 Min

1 .Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper. (Easier cleanup with

the

parchment paper!)

Cut cranberries in half.

Zest orange and chop walnuts.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in vanilla, egg and pumpkin.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon;

stir into mixture until well blended.

Stir the cranberries into mixture along with the orange zest and walnuts.

If mixture is too soft, refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheets. I use a tablespoon measuring

spoon

that is half-spherical - it makes a nicely rounded cookie.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.

4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Cool on sheet slightly before moving to rack.

Preparation Time: 20 Mi

Pine Nut Tarts

11/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flou; r

4 tablespoons sugar

11/2 cups pine nuts, toasted

pinch salt

1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled; slightly

1/2 cup water

1 cup ricotta cheese

6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

2 pcs large eggs

3 pcs large egg yolks

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In the bowl of a food processor, pulse flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar,

3/4 cup of pine nuts, and salt until finely ground. Add the butter.

Pulse dough just until it comes together.

Place the dough into an 11-inch diameter tart pan with a removable

bottom and press down to cover the bottom and sides of the pan.

Refrigerate until the dough is firm, about 30 minutes.

Line the tart shell with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or

dried beans. Bake the tart shell in the lower third of the oven until

just set, about 25 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and pie

weights. Bake until the tart shell is lightly golden, about 10

minutes. Cool completely.

Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar with the water in a

small saucepan over low heat. You don't want to boil the water, you

just want to heat it so that the sugar can dissolve thoroughly. Stir

until the sugar dissolves and remove from heat.

In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the ricotta cheese and cream

cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time, and

process until smooth. With the machine running, add the sugar syrup

in a thin steady stream and process until smooth.

Pour the custard into the tart shell and bake until the filling is

almost set, about 20 to 25 minutes. Scatter the remaining 3/4 cup of

toasted pine nuts atop the filling. Bake until the custard is set,

about 10 minutes longer. Let the tart cool completely before serving.

The tart can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Return the tart to room temperature before serving.

Corn And Oyster Fritters

1 cup flour

1/4 cup milk

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 pc egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 pcs oysters

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 full tablespoons kornlet

Sift dry ingredients, add milk, egg and Kornlet. Add oysters last Fry in

deep fat, using a tablespoonful to an oyster

Indian Pudding

4 cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon ginger

1/3 cup molasses

1 teaspoon allspice

Cook milk and meal in a double boiler 20 minutes; add molasses, salt and

ginger. Pour into greased pudding dish and bake two hours in a slow oven,

or use fireless cooker. Serve with milk. This makes a good and nourishing

dessert.

Yield: serves six.

Fiddlehead And Saffron Soup

8 ounce fiddleheads

4 cups/1 liter chicken stock

1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads

2 pcs egg yolks

lemon juice -- strained, to taste

1/4 cup cream

salt and freshly ground black peppe; r

Trim the fiddleheads and wash by rinsing in a sink of cold water up to 4

times. Drain. Cook in a pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10

minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into a basin of ice-water to set the

color and stop the cooking. Drain, and set aside.

Heat the chicken stock with the saffron to boiling. Turn off the heat. In a

bowl, beat together the yolks and lemon juice. Whisk a ladleful of the hot

stock over the yolk mixture. Add another. Then whisk the egg mixture back

into the stock. Stir in the cream. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Add the

fiddleheads and gently reheat, without boiling. Serve.

Cook's Note: If it boils, it will curdle.

Pine Nut Lamb Meatballs With Pasta

1 1/2 cup fry bread stale day old shredded

1/2 cup milk

1 1/4 lbs ground lamb

1/2 cup pine nuts toasted

1/3 cup dried ceanberrys

2 pcs ramps minced

1 clove garlic minced

11/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pc egg

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt

tomato sauce

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 clove garlic minced

1 sprig fresh rosemary

1 can whole tomatoes (27-ounce)

1 bay leaf

lamb meatballs

1 pkg egg noodles cooked drained

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup goat cheese shaved into ribbons wit; h vegetable peeler

salt and freshly ground black peppe; r

For the pine nut lamb meatballs:

Put shredded pieces of bread in a small bowl, cover with milk and soak

until bread becomes soft, approximately 10 minutes.

Put the pine nuts, dried currants, shallots, garlic, thyme, black pepper,

salt, egg, and oil in a large bowl, including the bread, mix thoroughly

you're your hands, careful not to over mix. Form meatballs with hands and

put on a large plate or baking tray.

Heat oil in a cast iron pan over medium to high heat, add the meatballs and

fry until meat has browned, turning frequently. Remove the meatballs from

the heat.

For the tomato sauce:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Heat the oil in a large wide-mouthed pan over medium-high heat, add the

garlic and rosemary to infuse the oil. Once the garlic has caramelized, add

the tomatoes and bay leaf, stir, season with salt and pepper. Add the

meatballs to the tomato sauce, put in the oven for approximately 30

minutes, until the tomato sauce has reduced slightly.

To serve:

Put the cooked noodles in the center of the plate, spoon the tomato sauce

over and put 6 meatballs per serving. Garnish with parsley and goat cheese.

Yield: serves 4

Squash Fritters With Basil And Oregano

4 cups grated squash

1 cup finely chopped onion

salt

1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 cup grated hard cheese

1/2 1 cup toasted whole-wheat breadcrumbs

1 pc large egg

1/2 cup chopped basil leaves

1 tablespoon greek dried oregano

salt and freshly ground black peppe; r

olive oil and safflower oil, for fr; ying

1 cup yogurt (optional)

Toss the squash and onion with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and let them drain in a

colander for at least 1 hour. Squeeze handfuls of the mixture to extract

as much water as possible.

In a large bowl, combine the squash, parsley, cheese, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs,

egg, basil, oregano, and pepper to taste.

In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 1/2 inches of a combination of olive and

safflower oil over medium-high heat to 350°F.

Make a test fritter: Stir the squash mixture and, using a spoon, scoop a

heaping tablespoon (about the size of a golf ball). Fry in the hot oil,

turning once, until browned, about 3 minutes. If too wet, adjust the

texture with more breadcrumbs, as needed. Also correct the seasonings,

adding more salt and pepper as necessary. Fry the rest of the fritters, in

batches, and transfer to paper towels to drain.

Serve them hot or warm, accompanied with thick yogurt, if you like, or

tzatziki. Also good at room temperature.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Venison Pie

1 pkg. instant mashed potatoes, for 4

2 tablespoons chopped onion

3 tablespoons flour

¾ cup beef broth

¼ teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet sauce

2 ½ cups cooked venison, cubed

½ cup celery, finely chopped

3 tablespoons butter

½ cup milk

1 tablespoon snipped parsley

¼ cup grated cheddar cheese

Prepare mashed potatoes according to package instructions. In a skillet,

saute celery and onion in butter until tender but not brown. Blend in flour

and gradually stir in milk and broth until mixture thickens and bubbles.

Add cooked meat, parsley, Kitchen Bouquet; stir and season to taste with

salt and pepper. Pour meat mixture into a 1 1/2 quart casserole and top

evenly with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 400 degrees

for 20-25 minutes or until brown. Serves.

Reservation: Meat Rolls With Pine Nuts

1/4 cup pine nuts

1 tablespoon Butter

1 pound Ground lamb

¼ cup Chopped parsley

1 medium Onion, minced

Salt and pepper

8 ounces Tomato sauce, canned

Brown nuts in butter. Mix together the lamb, parsley, onion, salt and

pepper to taste. Shape into 4 rounds with hands; flatten and top each round

with 1 tbs pine nuts. Cover pine nuts by rolling up meat Place in a

shallow baking dish and pour tomato sauce over meat rolls. Bake in a

350-degree oven for 30 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings

Native Squash And Pork Stew

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 tsp cumin seed

2 pcs bay leaves

2 lb pork shoulder, boneless, cut into 1; .5 in. cubes

3/4 lb chorizo sausage

1 lb butternut squash, cut in half and s; eeded

15 oz canned white hominy, drained

1 pc small green bell pepper, seeded and; minced

21/2 quarts water

1 pc jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; (wear rubber gloves)

1 pc large onion, minced

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1/4 cup cilantro, leaves, chopped

1 tsp oregano

Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange squash skin side up in baking pan. Add water

just to cover bottom of pan. Cover and bake 50-60 minutes, until squash is

tender and cooked throughout. Remove from oven and cool. Peel and cut into

bite-size cubes. Meanwhile, toast cumin seed in a heavy nonstick skillet

over medium high heat about 3 minutes, shaking pan constantly until

fragrant. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and process to

a powder. Heat a heavy large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Cook chorizo

5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until browned and cooked through . Using

a slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to a bowl and set aside. Discard all but

3 Tbsp drippings. Heat reserved drippings in same Dutch oven over medium

high heat. Toss pork with flour. Shake off excess and cook 3-4 minutes, in

batches if necessary, turning occasionally until browned all over. Transfer

to a platter. Stir in onion, garlic, oregano and cumin and cook 4-5

minutes,

stirring frequently until onion is soft. Return pork to Dutch oven. Stir in

water, bay leaves and bell peppers. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce

heat to low. Cover partially and simmer 1 to 1-1/4 hours, until pork is

tender, occasionally skimming foam from surface. Stir in squash, chorizo,

hominy, jalapeño and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 5 minutes until hot.

Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

Yield: servings: 6 ser

Roasted Acorn Squash With Wild Rice

3 pcs acorn squash about 1 1/2 lbs ea, ha; lved lengthwise seeded

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar

1/2 pc medium yellow onion, finely chopped

2 pc medium shallots, finely chopped

4 stalks celery , finely chopped

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves

2 cups cooked wild rice mix 1 cup uncooked

2/3 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped

1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more a; s needed

1. Heat the oven to 450°F and arrange a rack in the middle.

2. Place squash cut side up on a baking sheet, brush 1 tablespoon of the

melted butter over the tops

and insides of the squash halves, sprinkle with brown sugar, and season

with salt and freshly

ground black pepper. Roast in the oven until just fork tender, about 25 to

30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon of the melted butter in a large frying

pan over medium heat. When it

foams, add the onion, shallots, and celery, season with salt and freshly

ground black pepper, and

stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 6

minutes. Stir in the thyme

and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the rice, pecans, cranberries, and

measured salt and pepper.

5. Divide the rice filling among the roasted squash halves (about 1/2 cup

for each) and drizzle the

remaining tablespoon of butter over top. Continue roasting until the squash

is completely fork

tender, the edges have started to brown, and the filling is heated through,

about 20 to 25 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: 20 mi

Native American Quinoa Salad

1 cup red kidney beans or 1 cup black bea; ns, cooked

1 cup quinoa

2 cobs corn, kernels removed

400 g pumpkin, cubed

1 pc large red capsicums, diced

1 pc large tomatoes, diced

1 red onions, diced

1 bunch coriander, chopped

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

sea salt

black pepper

1 pc lemons, juice of

Total Time: 1 1/2 hrsIn a pot, combine quinoa, pumpkin, red kidney beans

and corn kernels.

Boil until the quinoa is cooked and the pumpkin is soft (but not mushy).

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a fry pan, and combine the cumin, onion and

capsicum and fry until fragrant.

Add the onion mixture to the quinoa mixture, season with salt, pepper and

add the lemon juice.

Stir to combine, and serve.

Yield: servings: 4 ser

Preparation Time: 30 mi

Ansazi Poblano Stew

4 cups anasazi beans, cooked

2 tablespoons olives or

2 tablespoons canola oil

1/2 medium onions, chopped

1 pc large garlic cloves, minced

2 pcs large tomatoes, chopped

1 pc poblano peppers, roasted, skinned c; hopped*

salt and pepper

1 cup mild mexican cheese or

1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

'Anasazi beans are so pretty! Imagine a bean that has the coloring of a

paint horse! They also cook up faster than other beans and have a pleasant

almost sweet flavor.'

Place beans in a heavy saucepan.

In a skillet, heat the oil on medium and sweat the onion and garlic, add

the tomatoes and poblano pepper.

When all have stewed, add to the beans. Sprinkle the cheese when serving.

Serve with cornbread. * ( a Poblano is a green ancho chile)

Notes: Mama's Kitchen (Hopi)

Green Chile, Chicken, And Corn Soup

1 pc medium onions

2 pcs whole cloves

5 cups beef broth

3 cups chicken broth

3 pcs chicken breast halves, skinned

2 pcs large baking potatoes, peeled and d; iced

2 pcs anaheim chilies

2 3/4 cups fresh cut corn, about 4 ears

1 pc avocados, sliced

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

salt and pepper

garnishes

sour cream, fresh cilantro sprigs

Total Time: 1 1/4 hr'This soup has some of my favorite things in it! I

really enjoy it in the fall, just as the weather is turning cold. I can

usually still find fresh corn at that time, and it's so great to have a

warm soup on a crisp, chilly night! This is from 'Southwest Cooks!', a

collection of Native American cuisine.'

Peel the onion and stud with the cloves. Combine the onion, broths, chicken

and potato in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and

simmer 20 minutes or until the potato is tender.

Remove the onion. Remove the chicken, reserving the broth in the pan. Let

the chicken cool, bone it, and chop the meat. Return the chicken to the

pan; set aside.

Cut chiles in half lengthwis; remove seeds and membranes. Place chiles,

skin side up, on an ungreased baking sheet; flatten with the palm of your

hand. Broil 3 inches from the heat (with electric oven door partially

opened) 6 minutes or until charred. Place chiles in ice water; peel and

discard skins. Coarsely chop the chiles, and add to the reserved broth

mixture.

Yield: 13 cups

Preparation Time: 25 mi

Native Lentil Loaf

4 cups vegetable stock ( or water)

1 cup dry split lentils

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/3 cup chopped onions ( 1 small onion)

1 pc tomatoes, diced

1 pc apples, diced

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic ( 1 clove)

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk

1 pc eggs, beaten

1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Total Time: 1 3/4 hrs'This came from my Native American Health Recipes

e-cookbook. Vegans can probably use a flax seed substitute for the egg and

any given non-dairy milk. The recipe didn't specify what kind of lentils to

use; brown ones usually aren't split, but red ones are. A cereal would

probably make a nice sub for the breadcrumbs.'

Bring water or stock to boil andadd the dry split lentils. Simmer 30.

minutes until tender then drain and mash.

Heat the oil in a heavy sauce pan. Add the onion, tomato, apple, and.

garlic and sauté until tender.

Add the salt, thyme, milk, egg, and 1 cup of the bread crumbs to the

lentils and stir.

Grease a 4 x 9 loaf pan with cooking spray then spoon the mixture into it.

Mix 1/2 cup bread crumbs with the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over loaf.

Bake 1 hour at 350°F.

Yield: serves: 6

Preparation Time: 10 mi

Pot Of Anasazi Beans

1 lb anasazi beans

1 cup onions, chopped

4 cloves, garlic minced

2 pcs jalapenos, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin ( more if you like)

salt and pepper

epazote optional

Total Time: 2 1/4 hrs'A piece of ham, a ham hock, or bacon can be added to

the beans, but they are delicious without meat. If the beans need

thickening, mash a cupful and put them back in the saucepan. To make

frijoles refritos (refried beans), mash all of the beans by hand or in a

processor and fry them in vegetable oil in small batches. Read more at

Suite101: Anasazi Beans: Gift from the Cliff Dwellers Wash and soak a pound

of beans according to the directions on the package. Drain them and put

them in a pot.

Cover them with water and cook them until they are tender, adding more

water if necessary.

While the beans are cooking, saute chopped onions, minced garlic cloves,

and jalapenos in olive oil. Add the vegetable mixture to the beans while

they are cooking. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.

Notes: Mama's Kitchen (Hopi)

Yield: servings: 6 ser

Preparation Time: 15 mi

Wild Rice Bowl With Cranberries And Slivered Onions

2 cups wild rice ( or a wild rice blend )

1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted in a dry pan

1 cup red onions, slivered

1/2 cup dried cranberries

salt, to taste

Total Time: 1 1/4 hr'You can either choose to use wild rice or a wild rice

blend of other grains and rice varieties.Cook the wild rice according to

package directions. If using my posted recipe, click on the link to the

directions then proceed as follows:.

Remove wild rice from the heat and drain off the water if necessary.

Stir in the pine nuts, red onions, and dried cranberries. Garnish with more

red onions.

Add salt to taste.

Yield: servings: 6 ser

Preparation Time: 15 mi

The Redneck Redskins Crock Pot Venison Roast

1 pc medium venison roast

1 cans cream of mushroom soup (14 ounce)

16 ounces onion soup mix

1 pc large onions ( sliced)

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup worcestershire sauce

garlic salt

seasoning salt

Total Time: 1/2 day'I tease my dad, who is Navajo, calling him the redneck

redskin.. This is his vension roast recipe.. Yum!'

Cut venison into serving size piece while meat is raw. Place cleaned and

washed meat in crockpot, sprinkle very generously with Worcestershire

sauce, soy sauce, Season All and garlic salt. Add mushroom soup and onion

soup mix. Stir together and place onion rings on top. Cover and cook on low

for 6 to 8 hours.

The beauty of this recipe is that it only takes a few minutes to prepare

early in the morning and can cook all day while you are away to be ready to

eat which you get home. Though no water is added, there will be lots of

gravy that can be served over rice or potatoes.

Yield: serves: 8-10

Preparation Time: 5 min

Campfire Roasted Squirrel

4 6 pcs fresh squirrels

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (optional)

1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning (optional)

Total Time: 1 3/4 hrs'fresh squirrel roasted over a open campfire..great

for helping cutting the cost of food during hunting or camping trips..

great way to sit around the fire talkin bout the good things in life.. we

have been doin this since i was a kid.tastes great and helps warm you up on

those cold days out in the field..'

If fresh squirrel is used skin and leave whole splitting the breast bone

length wise to open up the rib cage.

Brush the oil over the squirrel then sprinkle the seasionings liberally all

over.

Pull the hot coals to one side away from the main part of the fire.

Either stake the squirrel on a cleaned tree limb over the coals or use a

metal grate over the coals.

Rotate periodiaclly and don't over cook as the meat is real lean and will

dryout fast.

Notes: Okla Native

Yield: servings: 4-6 s

Preparation Time: 1 hr

Pumpkin Pancakes

1 cup all purpose flour

2 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoon sugar brown

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground

1 tablespoon apple butter

2 pcs large egg white

1 cup milk skim

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

Cook them slowly. They get a little darker than plain pancakes because of

the pumpkin.

Sift dry ingredients into large bowl. Stir in milk,

pumpkin, and apple butter. In seperate bowl, beat egg

whites into stiff peaks. Gently fold beaten whites into

batter. Spoon 1/3 cup batter for each pancake. Brown and

flip, etc.

Yield: servings: 4 ser

Preparation Time: 0:20

Wild Rice Stuffed Onions.

6 pcs large vidalia onionsor

8 pcs med yellow onions.

1 cup mushrooms, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 pc apple, peeled, cored, chopped (abou; t 1 cup)

2 tbs fresh parsley, minced

2 tbs fresh marjoram, minced (used 1 tea.; dried)

1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp paprika

salt & pepper to taste

1 cup wild rice, cooked

vegetable stock

1. Preheat oven to 400F

2. Cut 1/4 unch off both ends of the onion and peel off dry layers.

Bake onions, root end down in baking dish for 30 minutes, or until

golden brown. Let cool and hollow out each onion from top, leaving

1/2 inch shell (outer most 2-4 layers).

3. Chop 1 cup of reserved onion and saute with mushrooms in a medium

hot pan for 3 minutes. Add garlic and apple and saute 3 minutes.

Add parsley, marjoram, lemon juice, paprika, salt and pepper; combine

the sauteed mixture with the cooked rice.

4. Fill each onion shell with rice mixture. Pour enough stock to cover

bottom of onions (about 1/2 inch). Bake for 20 minutes, basting the

stuffed onions with stock occasionally.

Makes 6-8 servings depending on which onions you use.

My suggestion on this is that the onions took A LOT longer to cook than

30 minutes. If you want to fix this for a dinner, I recommend that you

bake the onions the night before, and then finish up the next evening

with the filling. The onions will also be cool then, instead of working

with hot onions that just came out of the oven.

Squash Cakes

olive oil

2-3 tbs. grated cheese

1 1/2 lbs. squash

1 c. cracker meal

parsley

1 pc onion, finely chopped

2 pc eggs

flour

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

Time needed

45 minutes cooking

Scrape the squash lightly to remove most of the green part. Then grate with

coarse grater. Salt and let stand for about 30 minutes. Squeeze out water.

Mix with parsley, cracker meal, cheese, eggs and onion. Take a spoonful of

this mixture at a time, roll in flour and shape into flat, round cakes.

Fry in olive oil on slow fire until golden brown.

Yam Corn Bread

2 c. all-purpose flour

2 c. yellow cornmeal

2 1/2 tbs. baking powder

2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. granulated sugar

4 pcs eggs

3/4 c. milk

1/3 c. vegetable oil

2 2/3 c. mashed cooked or canned yams (sweet; potatoes)

Sift all the dry ingredients together and set aside. Combine the eggs, milk

and oil in a large bowl, beat until smooth. Add yams and beat until well

blended. Add dry ingredients, stirring only until moistened. Spoon it into

two greased 8-inch square baking pans. Bake at 425 degrees F for 40 minutes

or until done. Cut into squares and serve warm with butter.

Squash Meatballs

2 lbs. squash

1 tsp. salt

3 pcs eggs

1/2 c. bread crumbs

1/2 c. mint

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 sm. onion, chopped

1 tbs. pepper

Time needed

30 minutes cooking

Grind squash and add salt. Squeeze squash to remove excess water. Add

remaining ingredients and mix well. Form into balls and fry until golden

brown.

Griddle Irish Soda Bread

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups buttermilk, or as needed

Preheat an electric griddle or fry pan to medium-high, about 350 degrees F

(175 degrees C). Stir the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda

together in a large bowl until well combined.

Stir in the buttermilk, 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture forms a very

sticky ball of dough. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface, and

knead gently 8 to 10 times. Pat the dough into a circle about 1 1/2 inch

thick, and cut the circle into quarters.

Place the wedges onto the preheated griddle and cook until the bottom is

golden brown, about 15 minutes; turn over and cook the other

side until golden, another 10 to 15 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the

center of a wedge should come out clean. Stand the wedges on a wire rack to

cool, then cut each wedge in half and slice horizontally for serving.

Deep Fried Corn Bread Balls

1 c. white corn meal

1 c. yellow corn meal

dash salt

3/4 to 1 c. buttermilk

little water to moisten

Mix all ingredients well. Batter must be moist. Deep fry by big spoons

full.

Blue Corn Cornbread - Native American

1 cup blue cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

5 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 cup white sugar

1 pinch salt

2 pcs eggs, beaten

1 cup milk

1/2 cup butter

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking

dish.

Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Sift 3

times.

Stir the eggs and milk into the cornmeal mixture. Place the butter in the

prepared baking dish, and melt in the preheated oven. Mix hot, melted

butter into the cornmeal mixture. Transfer cornmeal mixture to the prepared

baking dish.

Bake on center rack in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the

edges of the cornbread pull away from the sides of the dish, and a

toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes

before cutting.

Venison Chili

vegetable cooking spray

2 cups chopped onion

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 pcs fresh anaheim chilies, seeded and m; inced

2 pcs fresh jalapeño chilies, seeded and; minced

1 pcs green bell pepper chopped and seede; d

2 lb venison, trimmed of fat cut in 1/2; in cubes or ground

1 tbsp freshly ground pepper

3 tbsp good quality chili powder

2 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

2 pcs dried ancho chilies, seeded and cho; pped

1/4 tsp crushed dried oregano

1/4 tsp crushed dried thyme

3 cups water or beef broth

1/3 c molasses

1 can mexican style tomatoes, with juice; - 28 oz

3 can kidney beans, drained, rinsed, and; drained again - 15 oz

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Lightly spray the bottom of a large pot with cooking spray. Add onion,

garlic,

and fresh chilies. Sauté over medium low heat, stirring, until onion is

limp,

about 4 minutes. Transfer the onion mixture to a dish; keep warm.

Sprinkle the cubed (or ground) venison with pepper. Add the seasoned

venison to

the pot (if necessary, lightly spray with cooking spray to prevent

sticking) and

cook, stirring, until venison is well browned.

Return onions to the pot and add the remaining ingredients except kidney

beans

and cilantro. Stir well, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon.

Simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, until the venison is tender. If

chili seems

too dry, add water (or beef broth) as needed to maintain desired

consistency.

Stir in kidney beans and cilantro. Cook for another 10 minutes, until

beans are

heated through. Ladle the chili into soup bowls and serve.

To Can: After you return the onions to the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes

then add

the kidney beans and cilantro. Ladle into pint jars leaving a 1” headspace.

Process in a pressure canner for 75 minutes at 10 lb pressure. Adjust

pressure

according to altitude and / or style of canner.

DO NOT can chili in quarts. Only pints.

Venison Sausage

3 1/2 lb venison defatted and ground

1 1/2 lb smoked bacon ground

(can be ends / pieces or fresh grou; nd pork)

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tsp salt (add more salt if fresh pork u; sed)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp coriander

2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp savory

1/8 tsp cumin

to taste - hot sauce

Mix all together well. Shape into patties to fry. May be frozen.

Notes: Pennsylvania Dutch Style

Smoked Venison Country Sausage

6 lb venison

4 lb fat pork butts

1 lb water

6 tbsp salt

1 tbsp ground white pepper

3 oz corn syrup solids

4 tsp onion powder

1 tsp ground nutmeg

2 level tsp prague powder no. 1

2 cups soy protein concentrate

Grind all meat through a 1/4” grinder plate and mix all ingredients

well. Stuff

into 32 - 35mm hog casings and link into 6” links Remove to preheated

smokehouse

at 120 degrees F., with dampers wide open for about 1 hour or until

sausage is

dry. Then apply heavy smoke, gradually increasing temperature of smokehouse

to 160 degrees F. Damper is to be about 1/4 open while the smokehouse

heat is

increased at the rate of 10 degrees F. every 30 minutes. Hold until

internal

temperature reaches 152 degrees F. Remove from smoker and shower with

cool water

until internal temperature reaches 110 degrees F. Remove and place in

cooler for

24 hours before using.

Venison Jerky

1 lb ground venison (the less fat the be; tter)

2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp white pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dry mustard

2 tbsp brown sugar

3 tsp liquid smoke

2 tsp cure (optional)

Combine ground venison and all spices. Mix VERY THOROUGHLY. Roll mixture

out

between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper until it is about 1/8 inch

thick.

Use a butter knife and cut meat into 1 inch wide strips 4 to 6 inches long.

Will take at least 6 hours depending on dehydrator. Check for doneness

after 6

hours.

Cornmeal Pound Cake

1/2 cup butter, softened, 4 oz

1 cup light brown sugar

12/2 cup white sugar

5 pcs eggs

6 T. sour cream

1/2 t. vanilla extract

1 cup flour

1/2 t. salt

1 t. baking powder

1 cup yellow cornmeal

candied cranberries, recipe follows

vanilla bean cream, recipe follows

candied cranberries:

1 cup cranberry juice

1 cup sugar

1 cup cranberries, picked over

vanilla bean cream:

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise and sc; raped

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil a 10 inch cake pan. Beat together butter

and two sugars with mixer using the paddle attachment until light and

fluffy. Continue beating while adding eggs one at a time. Stir in sour

cream and extracts. Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold into

the butter-sugar mixture, then fold in the cornmeal Pour into the prepared

pan and bake for 45 to 50 minute. Remove from oven and let cool

completely. Serve pound cake warm with the candied cranberries and vanilla

cream.

Pour juice into a heavy pan and stir in sugar. Cook over moderate heat,

stirring occasionally and washing down any sugar crystals that cling to the

sides of the pan with a brush dipped in cold water. Boil the mixture,

gently swirling pan, until temperature on a candy thermometer registers

250. Add cranberries, remove pan from heat and let the mixture cool.

Whip cream in clean, cold bowl until it thickens slightly. sift in powdered

sugar and pulp from vanilla bean and continue beating until stiff peaks

appear.

Yield: one 10 inch rou

Prairie Potato Bake

1 recipe mashed potatoes*

1 1/2 pounds ground buffalo

1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)

3/4 cup beef broth

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 can cond cream mushroom soup 10 3/4-ou; nce

1 carton dairy sour cream 8-ounce

6 ounces process cheese food, cut into 6 1 1; /2-inch cubes

2 cups cornflakes, crushed

1. Prepare Mashed Potatoes; set aside to cool for 1 hour or till cool

enough to

handle.

2. In a large skillet, cook meat and onion till meat is brown. Drain off

fat. In

a small bowl, stir together the broth, flour, salt and black pepper till

well

combined. Stir broth mixture into meat mixture. Cook and stir over medium

heat

till thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in soup and sour cream. Transfer

meat

mixture to a 3-quart casserole; set aside.

3. For potato topping, shape about 2/3 cup of the Mashed Potatoes into a

ball.

Make a hole in the center of ball; insert a cube of cheese in the hole,

then

reshape into a ball, enclosing the cheese. Repeat with remaining mashed

potatoes

and cheese cubes. Roll each ball in crushed cornflakes. Arrange potato

balls on

top of meat mixture.

4. Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven about 40 minutes or till mixture is

bubbly

and potatoes are heated through. Makes 6 servings.

*Mashed Potatoes: Peel and quarter 2 pounds (about 6 medium) potatoes.

Cook,

covered, in a small amount of boiling lightly salted water for 20 to 25

minutes

or till tender; drain. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric

mixer

on low speed. Add 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Season to taste with salt

and

pepper. Gradually beat in 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk to make light and fluffy.

Yield: about 4 cups.

Corn Salsa

1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn

1/2 cup chopped roma tomatoes

3 tablespoons minced red onion

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 pc medium fresh serrano pepper, seeded; and minced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cumin

black pepper to taste

Heat corn in a nonstick pan without oil on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes

or until toasted. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and add corn.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Chipotle Apple Pecan Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

11/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground chipotle pepper

3/4 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. ground white pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground cloves

11/2 cups cooking oil

13/4 cups sugar

3 pcs eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla

3 cups apples peeled, cored, and diced

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

spicy caramel glaze (see below)

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly coat 10-inch fluted tube pan

with

cooking spray; lightly sprinkle with flour. Set aside. In a bowl

combine the 3

cups flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, chipotle, ginger, white

pepper, salt,

and cloves; set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl beat oil and sugar with electric mixer on medium

speed until

combined. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Beat

in

vanilla and as much flour mixture as you can. Stir in remaining flour

mixture,

apples, and pecans. Spoon batter into pan.

3. Bake 1-1/4 hours, until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes

out

clean. Meanwhile, prepare Spicy Caramel Glaze. Cool cake in pan 10

minutes;

invert on rack. Place rack over baking sheet. Drizzle warm cake with

Spicy

Caramel Glaze, respooning glaze that drips on baking sheet over cake.

Cool

completely before serving. Makes 16 servings.

Spicy Caramel Glaze: In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar,

1/4 cup

butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream, and 1/2 tsp. ground chipotle pepper.

Bring to

boiling, stirring occasionally. Boil gently 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir in

1 tsp. vanilla Let stand 1-1/4 hours until slightly thickened. Drizzle

over warm

cake.

Quinoa And Fresh Dungeness Crab Salad

for the quinoa:

1 cup quinoa

1/2 cup each carrot, celery, onion and leek; , diced small

9 cloves garlic, minced

1 gallon cold water

1 tablespoon kosher salt

for the vinaigrette:

1/4 cup citrus juice

1/2 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

kosher salt, to taste

freshly ground black pepper

for the basil oil:

1 cup olive oil

1/2 cup packed sweet basil leaves

1/2 pound dungeness crab, picked clean of she; lls and cartilage

1 1/2 cups mixed herb salad, or any kind of sa; lad greens

chopped dry roasted unsalted peanut; s

2 cups fresh citrus segments (can be any c; itrus desired)

For the quinoa: Place all ingredients in a nonreactive pot, and bring to a

boil over high heat uncovered. Turn to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes or

until quinoa is done. Strain through a very fine mesh strainer, and let

all excess water drain. Place on a cookie sheet and refrigerate until cool.

Place in airtight container and refrigerate. May be done 2 days in

advance.

For the vinaigrette: Place all ingredients in jar and shake vigorously.

For the basil oil: Bring small pot of water to boil, and salt blanch leaves

in boiling water for 10 to 15 seconds. Shock in ice water to stop the

cooking process. As soon as basil is cool, remove from water and ring out

as much water as possible. Press out as much water from leaves as you can

with paper towels. When dry, rough chop and place in blender with oil.

Pur?e on high for 5 minutes. Place in glass jar and cover, leave at room

temperature for 24 hours. Strain through coffee filter, and refrigerate for

up to 5 days. Pull out the basil oil from the refrigerator the day you

plan to use it, and let it warm to room temperature.

For assembling the appetizer: Place quinoa and half the citrus segments in

a bowl and toss. Season as needed. Place on large platter, and toss fresh

Dungeness in a bowl with the citrus vinaigrette, reserving some of the

dressing for the salad. Top quinoa with the crab. Garnish with remaining

citrus segments. Toss salad with remaining vinaigrette and garnish on top

of the crab. Drizzle basil oil around the base of the salad, and garnish

with peanuts.

Wild Rice Stuffing For Turkey

2 cups hot water

4 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled

1 package wild rice, uncooked (6 ounce)

1/2 cup butter

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 package seasoned croutons (5.5 ounce)

2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

1. Dissolve 3 cubes bouillon in 1 cup hot water. In a medium saucepan,

combine

wild rice with bouillon water, then fill with just enough cold water to

cover.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring

occasionally.

2. Mix remaining 1 cube bouillon in 1 cup hot water. Heat butter in a

medium

skillet over medium heat. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook until

tender.

Mix in remaining bouillon water. Pour skillet contents into a large

bowl. Stir

together cooked rice, croutons, and poultry seasoning.

3. Stuff turkey loosely, and cook turkey as directed. Or put stuffing

into a

well greased baking dish, cover, and bake 30 minutes in a preheated

oven at 325

degrees F (165 degree C).

Pumpkin Frybread Pudding

whisk:

1 1/2 cup milk

3/4 cup pumpkin

1/2 cup sugar

2 pcs eggs

1/2 tsp salt (i leave it out)

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

2 tsp bourbon or whiskey (optional)

5 cups frybread cubes

Place:

5 cups of fry bread, cubed in a 9 x 13 buttered pan. Let sit covered

overnight in refrigerator. .

Before placing pan in oven to bake melt: 3/4 stick butter and pour over

bread mix. Using the tip of a knife allow some of the butter to seep into

the bread mix.

Bake uncovered in a 350 oven 25/30 minutes

This is a nice treat as a holiday breakfast item or dessert.

If serving as a breakfast item I like to serve it at room temperature with

a drizzle of warmed maple syrup (don't overpower the cinnamon/pumpkin

flavors) and a dollop of whipped cream.

*If serving this as a dessert item the bourbon or whiskey may be

incorporated into the warmed maple syrup when serving adults.

Northwest Blueberry Habanero Chutney

1/2 pc medium onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

3/4 pc habanero pepper, cored, seeded, and; minced

2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen

Add first four ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over a high

heat, then reduce to a simmer and reduce to a 1/4 cup. Now add

blueberries and cook over medium, until berries are tender and have popped.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Fried Corn

1/4 cup bacon drippings

10 ears fresh corn, cleaned and kernels cut; from cob

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

In a heavy or iron skillet, heat drippings over medium heat. Add corn and

cook for about five minutes, then add milk, salt and pepper. Cook stirring

frequently till corn looks cooked (about 30 minutes). Remove from stove and

serve.

Sauteed Pumpkin

2 tablespoons butter

11/2 lbs pie pumpkin seeded, peeled, cut in; 1/2 in chunks

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add pumpkin, and

stir to

coat well. Cover skillet and cook until pumpkin softens, mixing

occasionally.

2. Uncover pumpkin and sauté 15 minutes, or until golden and fork-

tender.

3. Season with salt and pepper then drizzle with maple syrup. Serve

warm.

Yucatan Pork Tacos

1/2 cup achiote paste

10 cloves garlic, chopped

1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice

2 pcs limesjuice of

8 pcs bay leaves, crumbled

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

4 pounds pork butt, cut in 3-inch cubes

2 pcs white onions, sliced 1/2-inch thick

5 pcs roma tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thic; k

1 pound banana leaves, softened over low fl; ame, or aluminum foil

4 pcs anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled, se; eded*, and sliced into st

16 20 pcs small corn tortillas, warm, for ser; ving

1 1/4 cups refried black beans, warm, for serv; ing

gaucamole (optional), for serving

orange jicama slaw (see recipe belo; w), for serving

pickled red onions (see recipe belo; w), for serving

One of the most popular entrees at our Border Grill restaurants, this

delicious Yucatan-style pork, also known as Cochinita Pibil, translated

nicely into a signature taco on our Border Grill Truck. Featuring

slow-roasted pork marinated in achiote, citrus, and cinnamon, paired with

orange salsa, pickled onions, and handmade corn tortillas, it’s a knockout

flavor combination that can’t be beat.

In a medium bowl, mash together the achiote paste, garlic, orange juice,

lime juice, bay leaves, cumin, cinnamon, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper

with a fork. Add the pork, toss to evenly coat, and marinate, at room

temperature, at least 4 hours.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

Heat a large, dry cast-iron skillet over high heat. Char the onion until

blackened on both sides. Then char the tomatoes on both sides. Reserve.

Line a large baking dish with one layer of the banana leaves or foil.

Arrange the pork in an even layer and top with the onions, tomatoes,

chiles, and all the marinade. Cover with more banana leaves and wrap the

dish tightly in foil.

Bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the pork is tender and moist. Remove from

oven, let sit 10 minutes, and then unwrap. Using two forks, shred pork into

bite-sized pieces. Place warm tortillas on a work surface and top with a

layer of black beans. Add shredded pork and top with guacamole (if using),

Orange Jicama Slaw, and Pickled Red Onions. Serve immediately.

* Fresh chiles can be roasted over a gas flame or under the broiler. Keep

turning so skin is evenly charred, without burning the flesh. Transfer

charred chiles to a closed plastic bag and steam 10 to 15 minutes. Pull off

charred skin by hand and dip briefly in water to remove blackened bits.

Once peeled, cut away stems, seeds, and veins.

Yield: serves 8 to 10

Morning Pecan Casserole

1 package brown-and-serve sausage patties 8-o; unce

nonstick cooking spray

1 loaf raisin bread, cubed 16-ounce

6 pcs eggs

11/2 cups milk

11/2 cups light cream or half-and-half

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

2 tablespoons maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup

1. In a medium skillet brown the sausage patties on both sides over

medium-high

heat. Drain off the fat; cut patties into bite-size pieces.

2. Meanwhile, spray a 3-quart rectangular (13x9x2-inch) baking dish

with

nonstick cooking spray. Place bread cubes in dish. Add browned sausage

pieces.

3. In a large mixing bowl beat together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla,

nutmeg,

and cinnamon. Pour over bread and sausage, pressing bread and sausage

into the

egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

4. For topping, in a bowl combine brown sugar, pecans, butter, or

margarine and

maple syrup. Drop by teaspoonfuls over top of egg mixture.

5. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a knife

inserted

near center comes out clean

Yield: makes 10 servin

Venison In Collops

venison

claret

vinigar

sugar

cinnamon

venison was roasting a

grisset was set under it to receive the Gravy. When the Collops are

near roasted enough, Claret was added to the drippings. , Vinegar, Sugar,

beaten Cinnamon in the red ware skillet over the Chafing-dish of coals.

The sauce is bubbling and a Ladleful of drawn butter will be added.

Pumpkin Cornbread

2 cups cornmeal

2 cups white flour

1 cup sugar

2 tbs. baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup vegetable oil

4 pcs eggs

2 1/4 cups pumpkin puree

1 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

3. On the first speed of a hand or standing mixer, beat together the eggs,

oil,

pumpkin puree, and milk.

4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry in three batches with a rubber

spatula.

The batter will be smooth, and is more fluffy than liquidy.

5. Pour the batter into a 9 by 13 baking pan (or two loaf pans), and place

in

the middle rack of the oven.

6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick stuck in the

middle

of the cornbread comes out dry.

7. Let the cornbread cool for ten minutes, and then cut into pieces and

serve.

Yucca With Cuban Mojo

4 pounds frozen yucca

4 pcs medium yellow onions, thinly sliced

24 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

salt and freshly ground black peppe; r

1/2 cup lime juice (about 6 limes)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the yucca and boil

until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and place the yucca on a

serving platter.

Heat the oil in a small skillet over high heat, add the onions and

garlic and let cook about 1 minute, making sure the garlic and the

onions don't start to brown; season with salt and pepper. Pour the

onions and garlic directly over the yucca. Pour the lime juice on top

and sprinkle with oregano.

Prickly Pear Chocolate Ganache Tart

for the tart shells:

4 oz. butter

4 oz. sugar

1 pc egg

10 oz. flour

for the ganache:

4 oz. cream

4 oz. culinary traditions prickly pear pu; ree, thawed

2 oz. inverted sugar

12 oz. semisweet chocolate

2 oz. butter

1. In a bowl, mix ingredients well.

2. Distribute mixture evenly into 12 tart shells and bake at 350° F for 30

minutes.

3. Set aside.

1. Warm the cream, Prickly Pear and inverted sugar in a sauce pan over low

heat.

2. Pour the mixture over the chocolate in a bowl and mix.

3. Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the mixure.

4. Stir the mixture until smooth.

5. Pour the mixture into the tart shells and cool.

Pueblo Pork Roast Stuffed With Wild Rice

3/4 cup chopped pecans

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

3/4 cup sliced leeks

3/4 cup chopped celery

4 cup cooked wild rice

3/4 cup cranberry juice; divided

2 tablespoons grated prickly pear (red)

1 tablespoon diced crystallized ginger, divided

1/2 ts salt

1 pc boneless pork loin roast-(3 & 1/2 l; bs.), rolled and tied

1 teaspoons dried sagge, crushed

1/4 teaspons cracked black pepper

16 ounces canned cranberry sauce

1 prickly pear, peeled & sectioned

Cook pecans in butter in large skillet over medium-high heat

until brown. Add leeks and celery; cook until vegetables are

tender crisp. Stir in wild rice, 1/2 cup cranberry juice, prickly pear,

1 teaspoon ginger, and salt; set aside. Untie roast, and spoon

rice mixture lengthwise between loins. Retie roast securely

with string at 2- to 3-inch intervals; place, fat side down,

on rack in shallow roasting pan. Combine sage and pepper;

sprinkle over roast. Insert meat thermometer does not touch

stuffing or fat. Bake at 325 degrees. for 1-1/2 hours. Combine

cranberry sauce, remaining cranberry juice, remaining ginger, and

prickly pear in small saucepan; stir well. Simmer over medium heat 25

minutes, stirring occasionally. Brush about 1/2 cup cranberry

mixture over pork. Bake an additional 15 minutes or until meat

thermometer registers 170 degrees. Let roast stand 10 minutes.

Remove string and slice roast. Serve with remaining cranberry

sauce.

Yield: 6 servings

Algonquin Wild Nut Soup (Paganens)

24 oz hazelnuts, crushed

6 ea shallots, with tops

3 tbl parsley, chopped

6 cup stock, vegetable, beef, venison or; chicken

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Place all ingredients in a large soup pot & simmer

slowly over a medium heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring

The Osage people used hominy, a course type of corn, in many of their

recipes, here are some that I like personally, it will look great if you

use recipes from different tribes!

Osage Hominy Salsa

2 cups cooked hominy (red/white/blue mixed; is fun for this one)

3 pcs ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and d; iced large

1 pc red onion, diced small

1 pc red bell pepper, diced small

1/3 cup virgin olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vingar

1 tablespoon mince garlic

3 pcs serrano peppers, minced

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

1/2 cup fresh lime juice (2-4 limes, depend; ing on juiciness)

salt and fresh-ground pepper to tas; te

Mix it all together. Will keep refrigerated for 2-3 days.

Pumpkin Scones With Berry Butter

2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chilled margarine or butter

1 pc large egg, beaten

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

1/3 cup milk

2 tablespoon dried cranberries or dried blueberr; ies

1/2 cup boiling water

1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened

3 tablespoon powdered sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a mixing bowl combine flour, brown

sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. With a

pastry blender cut in the 1/2 cup chilled margarine or butter until mixture

resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of dry mixture; set

aside.

2. In another bowl combine egg, pumpkin, and milk. Add egg mixture all at

once to dry mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.

3. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by

folding and pressing gently for 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth.

Pat dough into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 12 wedges.

4. Place wedges 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. If desired,

brush tops with additional milk. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Remove scones from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

Serve warm with Berry Butter. Makes 12 scones.

For Berry Butter:

In a small bowl combine dried cranberries or dried blueberries and boiling

water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain well and finely chop berries. Stir

together the 1/2 cup margarine or butter, powdered sugar, and the

cranberries or blueberries. Cover and let chill at least 1 hour before

serving to allow flavors to blend. Makes 3/4 cup.

Yield: 12 servings

Pumpkin Cornbread

2 cups cornmeal

2 cups white flour

1 cup sugar

2 tbs. baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup vegetable oil

4 pcs eggs

2 1/4 cups pumpkin puree

1 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

3. On the first speed of a hand or standing mixer, beat together the eggs,

oil,

pumpkin puree, and milk.

4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry in three batches with a rubber

spatula.

The batter will be smooth, and is more fluffy than liquidy.

5. Pour the batter into a 9 by 13 baking pan (or two loaf pans), and place

in

the middle rack of the oven.

6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick stuck in the

middle

of the cornbread comes out dry.

7. Let the cornbread cool for ten minutes, and then cut into pieces and

serve

Snowcapped Butternut Squash

4 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded an; d cubed

1 pc medium onion, halved and thinly sli; ced

2 tbsp. butter or margarine

1 cup sour cream (8 ounces)

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. dill weed

dash pepper

additional dill weed optional

Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water, bring to boil.

Reduce

heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until tender.

In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat.

Stir in

sour cream, salt, dill and pepper. Drain squash and transfer to a serving

bowl:

top with sauce. Sprinkle with additional dill if desired.

Yield: 4-6 servings.

Squash Tea Cake

2 pcs egg whites

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pc orange zest of

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar for topping the tea cake

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup flour

1 cup shredded squash

3/4 cup toasted pecans

Total time: 1 hour, 45 minutes

1. Heat the oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the egg whites,

vanilla extract, orange zest and vegetable oil, and whisk just to combine.

2. Whisk in 3/4 cup sugar and the salt just to combine.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, baking soda, baking

powder and flour. Gently whisk the dry ingredients into the egg white

mixture just until combined. Fold in the squash and pecans.

4. Grease an 8-1/2-inch by 4-1/2-inch by 2-1/2-inch metal loaf pan. Line

the pan with parchment paper and grease the paper. Pour the batter into the

pan.

5. Lightly sprinkle the top of the batter with the remaining 1-1/2

teaspoons sugar.

6. Bake until the cake is set (it will spring back when gently touched on

top, and a knife inserted will come out clean), about 1 to 11/2 hours; ours

typically set after 1 hour and 15 minutes, though this can vary by pan and

heat of the oven.

Yield: servings: 8 to

Burning Tree Rice Pudding

rice pudding base

1/2 cup wild rice

2 cups water

salt

1 pc(3-inch) mexican (canela) cinnamon stick,

1 quart half and half, more if needed

1/2 to 1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup muscobado sugar

1/3 cup condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

caramel

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

1 pc orange peel

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

salt

pecan brittle

butter, for greasing the sheet pan

1/4 cup whole pecans

3 tablespoons olive oil

fleur de sel

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon baking soda*

1. Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear. This is

very important, so that rice will be evenly overcooked and there will

be no al dente grains.

2. In a heavy saucepan, bring the 2 cups water, a pinch of salt and the

cinnamon stick to a simmer over high heat. Add the rice and simmer

until it has absorbed the water, about 10 minutes.

3. Stir in the half and half and bring the mixture to a boil over high

heat. Reduce the heat to a very gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes,

stirring occasionally (be sure to stir the bottom of the pan to

prevent the rice from sticking; if it burns, you will need to start

over). Depending on how quickly the rice absorbs the liquid, you may

need to add a little more water or half and half as needed.

4. Stir in the cream, brown sugar, condensed milk and vanilla extract.

Continue to simmer gently, stirring frequently, until the rice is very

thick and creamy (it should have no 'bite' whatsoever), about 20 to 30

minutes. Remove from heat.

5. While the mixture is still very hot, adjust the consistency as

needed with additional cream (it should be rather thin, as it will

thicken dramatically as it cools; it will be easier to finish the rice

for service if it is not too thick). Taste the rice and adjust the

flavor with more salt and/or sugar as desired.

6. Move the rice to a medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap pressed

flat against the surface (this will prevent a skin from forming).

Refrigerate the rice until chilled.

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring the mixture

to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture

caramelizes to a light golden brown. (Do not stir the sugar once it

begins to bubble, and brush the sides of the pan with water to keep

the sugar from crystallizing — if it crystallizes, you will need to

start over.)

2. While the sugar is cooking, combine the orange peel and cream in a

small saucepan over high heat. Scald the cream, then remove from heat.

3. When the sugar has caramelized, add the butter and stir slowly with

a wooden spoon, being careful not to seize the caramel. Slowly add in

the hot cream, being careful of the hot steam.

4. Season the caramel with a pinch of salt, and reserve in a warm place.

This makes a scant 1 cup caramel.

* (optional, this will make for a lighter and more airy brittle)

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a rimmed sheet pan and set it

aside.

2. Toss the almonds with the olive oil and a sprinkling of fleur de sel.

Place the almonds on a baking sheet (not the buttered pan) and toast

until golden and aromatic, about 4 to 6 minutes. Set aside in a warm

place.

3. While the almonds are toasting, in a small heavy-bottom saucepan

over medium-high heat, combine the sugar and water and cook until the

mixture begins to boil. (Use a small brush dipped in cold water to

brush down sugar crystals that cling to sides of pan.)

4. Boil the sugar without stirring until a candy thermometer inserted

reads 310 degrees (hard-crack stage); the sugar should be golden.

Remove from heat and stir in the warm toasted almonds and baking soda,

if using.

5. Immediately pour the mixture onto the buttered sheet pan, spreading

it into an even layer with a metal spatula. Sprinkle over a pinch of

fleur de sel, then set the mixture aside until hardened, about 30

minutes.

6. Break the brittle, crushing it to desired consistency.

Final assembly

Chilled rice pudding base

2 cups heavy cream, whipped, more or less as desired

Warm caramel

Crushed almond brittle

1. Spoon the chilled rice pudding base into a large bowl and fold in

whipped cream until the mixture has achieved a sufficiently fluffy and

light consistency (this makes a generous 6 cups pudding).

2. Spoon the pudding into bowls and garnish with the warm caramel and

crushed almond brittle. Serve immediately.

Yield: servings: 10 to

Reservation Macaroni And Cheese With Tomatoes & Chipotle Pep

1 2/3 cups small elbow macaroni , cooked drain; ed

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp dry mustard

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1 can evaporated milk- 12 oz

1 cup water

1/3 cup diced dried venison or chorizo

1 pc chipotle pepper, finely chopped

2 pc medium tomatoes, seeded chopped

2 tbsp butter or margarine

2 cups shredded cheese 'mexican-blend' sty; le

topping:

bread crumbs

monterey jack cheese

Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Add chorizo to pan. It will

begin to render its fat and turn crispy. Stirring the chorizo

occasionally, keep an eye on it and remove it from heat when it reaches

a bacon-like crispiness. Drain the fat, and let chorizo rest on a plate

covered with a paper towel, to soak up the excess oil.

Combine cornstarch, salt, mustard and pepper in medium saucepan. Stir in

evaporated milk, water, and butter. Cook over medium-heat, stirring

constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove

from heat. Stir in 2 cups cheese until melted. Add macaroni; mix well.

Add chorizo, chipotle, and tomato. Since tomato sizes can vary, you may

add less tomato to your taste. Pour mixture into prepared casserole

dish. Sprinkle panko bread crumbs over top, until a light, even layer of

them is formed. Sprinkle a few tablespoons or so of cheese on top.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. If necessary, broil for a few minutes to

brown the panko cheese crust.

Santa Fe Corn On The Cob

6 pcs sweet corn in husks

1 T butter

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1/4 c steak sauce

3/4 t chili powder

1/4 t ground cumin

Soak corn in cold water for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe

dish, combine butter and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 2

minutes or until garlic is softened, stirring once. Stir in the steak

sauce, chili powder and cumin; set aside. Carefully peel back husks

from corn to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Brush corn with

sauce. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Coat grill

rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill corn, covered,

servings.

Pow Wow Corn

4 ears sweet corn, husks removed

2 tablespoons corn oil

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic salt

freshly ground black pepper

1 pc lime, quartered

special equipment: grill pan

Preheat a grill pan. Rub corn with oil and place on the grill

Pan, turning corn so all sides are charred, about 6 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together mayonnaise, chili powder, garlic salt, and

Black pepper. Remove corn from grill and brush with the mayonnaise

Mixture. Serve with lime quarters to squeeze over corn.

Yield: 4 servings

Smoky Chile Cornbread

4 strips thick-cut bacon chopped

2 cups stone-ground white or yellow cornme; al

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons kosher salt

4 pcs large eggs

2 cups milk

1 pc canned chipotle chile drained, ste; mmed,seeded minced

2 tablespoons finely-chopped chives

Heat the oven to 375 degrees.

Put the bacon into a cold 10-inch cast-iron pan and cook over medium

heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon bits are crisp. Do not

let burn. Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Keep the

bacon fat in the pan and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking

powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a separate bowl beat the eggs with a whisk until foamy; whisk in

the milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir

just until combined. Fold in the bacon bits, chipotle, and chives.

Pour the batter into the cast-iron pan. Bake until a toothpick

inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Seneca Ghost Bread - Native American

2 cups flour

1/8 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 cup dry skim milk

1 1/2 cups warm water

To fry:; 1/2 cup canola oil

In a bowl combine all ingredients except canola oil. Mix until batter is

smooth. In a cast-iron or non-stick skillet heat enough oil at medium heat

to cover the bottom of the pan. Scoop a large spoon full from the bread

batter and place it in the oil. Let cook about 30 seconds or until bottom

is firm enough to slip spatula under and flip over. Carefully turn the

dough over and press with spatula to flatten. You may have to press it down

several times. When it gets light brown around the edges turn it over and

cook till edges are browned. Serve immediately or place on a plate in the

oven (Warm setting). Add more oil, if needed, and repeat with remaining

batter. Serve warm with honey, preserves and nut butter (peanut, hazelnut

or almond).

Makes 6 to 8 cakes

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Yield:"7 cakes"

Slow Cooker Fresh Chile Grits

1 tablespoon Canola oil

1 medium onion; diced

2 garlic cloves; minced

4 1/2 cups roasted vegetable stock

1 1/2 cups stone-ground grits

4 jalapenos; sliced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese; sharp

Heat the canola oil in a small sillet. Add the onion and garlic and saute

until softened.

Add the onion, garlic, stock, grits, jalapenos, and spices to a 4-quart

slow cooker. Stir. Cook on low for 8 hours. Stir the cheese into the grits

before serving.

Serves 10

Per serving: Cals 120 (19 % fat); Fat 2.5g; Carbs 21g; Fiber <1g; Sodium

180mg; Protein 3g.

AuthorNote: grits are most often served at breakfast, but they make a great

side dish as well.

The Nitty Gritty: grits are coarsely ground pieces of corn simmered with

water or broth until they are thick and creamy. Yellow grits are made from

the whole kernel, while white grits are made from hulled kernels. Either

variety can be used in this recipe.

Pine Nut & Pumpkin Seed Bars

3 tablespoons pine nuts

2 tablespoons raw unsalted pumpkin seeds

12 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

3 tablespoons honey

2/3 cup dried fruit *

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quic; k-cooking or instant)

pinch salt

6 1/2 ounces milk chocolate, broken into pieces

*sour cherries or cranberries, or chopped dried apricots,

pears, peaches or prunes, or a mixture (see headnote)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom of an 8-inch square

baking

pan with nonstick cooking oil spray, or line with parchment paper.

Spread the pine nuts and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and toast in

the

preheated oven for 5 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely,

then

coarsely chop.

Combine the butter, brown sugar and honey in a small saucepan over

medium-low

heat until melted, stirring occasionally to blend. Let cool slightly.

Combine the dried fruit and oats in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt

and the

toasted pine nuts and seeds. Pour in the warm butter mixture and mix

well.

Transfer the batter to the baking pan, pressing down firmly with the

back of a

spoon to make an even layer. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30

minutes or

until lightly golden.

Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan

containing a few inches of barely bubbling water (medium heat). Pour it

over

the top of baked slab (still uncut and warm).

When the chocolate has set (not firmly), cut the slab into 24 bars,

wiping the

knife clean between cuts.

Huckleberry Swirl Cheesecake Squares

2 T. sugar

2 t. cornstarch

1 cup fresh or frozen huckleberries

1/4 cup orange juice

2 cups flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 cup butter

1 pkg. cream cheese, softened, 8 oz

1/2 cup sugar

1 T. flour

2 pcs eggs, lightly beaten

1 t. vanilla

powdered sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 350. Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with foil, extending

foil over edges of pan; set aside. In small pan, mix the 2 T. sugar

and the cornstarch. Stir in huckleberries and orange juice. Cook and

stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat.

Set aside. For crust, in large bowl, stir together the 2 cups flour

land the powdered sugar. Cut in butter until fine crumbs form and

mixture starts to cling together. Mixture wills till be crumbly. Pat

mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile,

in medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, the 1/2 cup sugar, and the 1

T. flour with mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs and

vanilla until mixed. Pour over hot baked crust, spreading evenly.

Spoon huckleberry mixture in small mounds over cream cheese layer. Use a

thin metal spatula or table knife to marble the mixtures together.

Bake for 20 minutes more or until center is set. Cover and chill for

at least 1 hour. Using edges of foil, lift uncut bars out of pan. Cut

into squares. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2

days. If desired, sift powdered sugar just before serving. Makes 36

squares. To soften cream cheese quickly, unwrap the cheese and place

it on a plate. Microwave on full power for up to 30 seconds or until

soft.

Pecan And Sweet Potato Bread

11/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for du; sting the pan

1 teaspoon fine salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

1 cup sweet potato flesh scooped from 2 m; edium roasted sweet potat

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 stick, melted, pl; us more for coating the p

2 pcs large eggs, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup whole milk

1/2 cup whole pecans, toasted and coarsely; chopped

Total: 1 hr 10 mins

1. Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat a

9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan with

butter and flour; tap out the excess.

2. Combine the measured flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon,

and nutmeg in a medium bowl

and whisk to aerate and break up any lumps; set aside.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the

sweet potato flesh,

granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until well combined,

about 1 minute. Add the

melted butter and mix on low speed until smooth. Add the eggs one at a

time, mixing until fully

incorporated, then mix in the vanilla.

4. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber

spatula. On low speed add half

of the reserved flour mixture, then 1/4 cup of the milk. Repeat with the

remaining flour mixture

and milk, mixing until just combined, about 1 minute. Remove the bowl from

the mixer and fold in

the nuts.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a cake tester

inserted in the center comes out

clean, about 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then

turn out on a wire rack to

cool completely. The bread will last covered for up to 5 days.

Yield: 8 to 10 serving

Preparation Time: 15 mi

Rez Casserole

1 pkg. (7 oz) elbow macaroni

2 lb. ground buffalo

1 pc large onion, chopped

2 cloves,garlic minced

2 cans (14 1/2 oz. e rotel tomatoes

1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed & drained

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, drained

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 c. shredded monterey jack

Cook macaroni according to package. In a large saucepan, cook beef,

onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chilies and seasonings. Bring

to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Drain

macaroni; stir into beef mixture. Transfer to two greased 2 qt.

dishes. Top with cheese. Cover and bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer. Serve one casserole and cool the

second; cover and freeze for up to 3 months.

To use frozen casserole: thaw in refrigerator for 8 hours. Cover and

bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Zuni Brave Beans With Poblano Chiles

1 lb. dried pinto beans, 2 cups

1 can diced tomatoes in juice, 14.5 oz.

1 pc medium red onion, diced

1 cup seeded and diced poblano chile

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 lb. ground sirloin

1 strip bacon

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 t. chili powder

1 1/4 cups purchased barbecue sauce, divided

salt and pepper to taste

Soak beans as pkg. directs. Drain and rinse. Mix beans, tomatoes, onion,

poblano, bell pepper, sirloin, bacon, garlic, chili powder and 1/4 cup

barbecue sauce in a 31/2 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook until beans are

tender, on high heat setting for 4 to 6 hours or on low heat setting for 10

to 12 hours. Remove bacon before serving beans. Stir in remaining 1 cup

barbecue sauce into beans. Season with salt and pepper. Note: An easy way

to cut poblano it to lay it on its side, then cut off each lobe.Servewith

fry bread.

Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened

1 cup libby's® 100% pure pumpkin

1 pc large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

glaze (recipe follows)

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease baking sheets.

COMBINE flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in

medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until well blended.

Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in

flour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.

BAKE for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets

for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle Glaze over

cookies.

FOR GLAZE:

COMBINE 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon

melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl until smooth.

Notes: Nestle Holiday Recipes Cookbook

Yield: 36 cookies

Buffalo Chili

2 tablespoons oil

1 pound ground buffalo meat

2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo, minced

1 each, chopped: yellow onion, green; bell pepper

1/4 cup chili powder

2 tablespoons ground coriander

1 to 2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes

1 cup tomato puree

2 cups cooked or canned pinto beans, drain; ed, rinsed

1 cup water

1 cup beef broth, homemade or canned, plu; s more if necessary

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup masa harina

1 teaspoon salt

freshly ground pepper

Cook: 1 hour, 45 minutes

Buffalo meat may need to be ordered from your butcher; some supermarkets do

carry it. Masa harina and chipotle chilies in adobo sauce are available

from Latino groceries and some supermarkets.

1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the ground buffalo,

breaking it up with a spoon, until well-browned and crumbled, 8 minutes.

Add the chilies, onion, bell pepper, chili powder, coriander, cumin and

garlic. Cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.

2. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato puree; simmer 15 minutes. Add the pinto

beans, water and beef broth. Heat to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to

simmer. Cook 30 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste; simmer 30 minutes.

Gradually stir in the masa harina; cook until thickened lightly. Add more

water or stock if the chili becomes too thick. Season with salt and pepper

to taste. Simmer 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes: 'The Mitsitam Cafe Cookbook.'

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: 25 mi

Indian Pudding

3 1/4 cups milk

1 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup butter

1 1/2 cups each: cornmeal, dried currants

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Cook: 15 minutes

Before contact with the Europeans, versions of this pudding would have

contained cornmeal, dried fruit, nut butter, water, maple sugar or honey,

according to Richard Hetzler in Milk or cream replaced the water, he

writes, and eggs, molasses and more spices were added.

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 3 cups of the milk and the maple syrup

in a medium saucepan. Heat, stirring, to a simmer over medium heat. Add

the butter; stir until melted.

2. Combine the cornmeal, currants, ginger and nutmeg in a small bowl; stir

to blend. Gradually stir into the milk mixture. Cook, stirring often, until

thickened to the consistency of mush, 10 minutes.

3. Pour the mixture into a greased, 8-inch square baking dish; smooth to

even the top. Pour remaining 1/4 cup of the milk on top. Bake until golden

brown, about 30 minutes. Serve hot pudding in warmed bowls.

Notes: 'The Mitsitam Cafe Cookbook.'

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: 5 min

Chili Dumplings

2 cups original bisquick® mix

2/3 cup milk

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 pc jalapeño chili, seeded, chopped,

in medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix and milk until soft dough forms.

Fold in cilantro, cumin and chili. Drop dough by 10 spoonfuls onto

simmering

soup. Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer.

Makes 5 servings (1 cup soup and 2 dumplings each)

Rez Shepherds Pie

1 lb extra lean (at least 93%) ground be; ef

1/2 cup slice mexican shepherd?s pied green; onions

1 cup chunky salsa

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

3/4 teaspoon cumin

1 can mexicorn® corn, drained (11 oz)

1 pouch betty crocker® loaded mashed potato; es (from 6.1 oz box)

1 1/3 cups water

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 cup milk

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz)

1 medium tomato, sliced into thin wedges

tortilla chips, if desired

In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef and 1/4 cup of the green onions over

medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is

thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in salsa, chili powder and cumin. Spoon corn

evenly over beef mixture in skillet. Cover and cook over low heat until

mixture is thoroughly heated.

Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to boiling. Remove

from heat. Stir in milk and 1 pouch potatoes with seasoning just until

bended. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed; beat with

fork until smooth.

Spoon potatoes over corn in skillet; spread evenly. Sprinkle with cheese

and remaining 1/4 cup green onions. Cover; cook over low heat about 5

minutes or until cheese is melted. Arrange tomato wedges in spoke fashion

over potatoes. Garnish with tortilla chips around outside edge of skillet.

Makes 4 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Health Twist Replace ground beef with ground turkey breast and use

reduced-fat cheese.

Do-Ahead To save time, cook the ground beef and onions ahead of time;

refrigerate until you prepare the recipe.

Seneca Ghost Bread

2 cups flour

1/8 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 cup dry skim milk

1 1/2 cups warm water

to fry: -- 1/2 cup canola oil

In a bowl combine all ingredients except canola oil. Mix until batter is

smooth. In a cast-iron or non-stick skillet heat enough oil at medium heat

to cover the bottom of the pan. Scoop a large spoon full from the bread

batter and place it in the oil. Let cook about 30 seconds or until bottom

is firm enough to slip spatula under and flip over. Carefully turn the

dough over and press with spatula to flatten. You may have to press it down

several times. When it gets light brown around the edges turn it over and

cook till edges are browned. Serve immediately or place on a plate in the

oven (Warm setting). Add more oil, if needed, and repeat with remaining

batter. Serve warm with honey, preserves and nut butter (peanut, hazelnut

or almond).

Notes: Native American

Yield: 6 to 8 cakes

Native Pecan Crisp Squash

2 pcs acorn squash, about 1 lb. each

2/3 c. butter cracker crumbs

1/3 c. butter, melted

3 tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/3 c. coarsely chopped pecans

Cut squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and fibrous membranes. Place

cut side down in a 12'x8'x2' dish. Cover with plastic wrap turning back one

corner to vent. Microwave at high 6 minutes. While squash is cooking, toss

together crumbs, pecans, butter, brown sugar, salt and nutmeg. After

squash has cooked 6 minutes, turn cut side up and divide filling among the

four halves. Re-cover with plastic wrap and microwave at high 6 to 8

minutes, until squash is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Rolled Wild Duck Breasts On Red Beans And Rice.

2-4 pcs wild duck breasts flatten ea with; smooth side of meat mall

sliced ham

monterey jack cheese, sliced

flour

salt and pepper

olive oil

red beans and rice recipe

6-8 cups cooked white rice

1 pc bell pepper seeded and chopped

1 can mexican-style tomatoes and jalapeno; s 14-oz.

1 pcs small onion, chopped

1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce

1 can of red beans 15-oz.

Blend all of the rice and bean ingredients together in a large frying pan.

Saute until the dish is heated and then keep it warm until the duck rolls

are prepared.

What you do:

Take each flattened duck breast and place a slice of ham and Monterey Jack

cheese on each. Roll them up and secure with toothpicks.

Next, dredge each roll-up in flour.

Fry each duck breast in olive oil until it is lightly browned. Do not

overcook, they should be medium done.

Serve on a bed of red beans and rice. You will want a cold beverage with

this dish.

Campfire Roasted Squirrel

4 6 pcs fresh squirrels

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (optional)

1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning (optional)

'fresh squirrel roasted over a open campfire..great for helping cutting the

cost of food during hunting or camping trips.. great way to sit around the

fire talkin bout the good things in life.. we have been doin this since i

was a kid.tastes great and helps warm you up on those cold days out in the

field..'

Ingredients

If fresh squirrel is used skin and leave whole splitting the breast bone

length wise to open up the rib cage.

Brush the oil over the squirrel then sprinkle the seasionings liberally all

over.

Pull the hot coals to one side away from the main part of the fire.

Either stake the squirrel on a cleaned tree limb over the coals or use a

metal grate over the coals.

Rotate periodiaclly and don't over cook as the meat is real lean and will

dryout fast.

Notes: Okla Native on September 03, 2010

Yield: servings: 4-6 s

Preparation Time: 1 hr

The Redneck Redskins Crock Pot Venison Roast

1 pc medium venison roast

1 cans cream of mushroom soup (14 ounce)

16 ounces onion soup mix

1 pc large onions ( sliced)

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup worcestershire sauce

garlic salt

seasoning salt

'I tease my dad, who is Navajo, calling him the redneck redskin.. This is

his vension roast recipe.. Yum!'

Cut venison into serving size piece while meat is raw. Place cleaned and

washed meat in crockpot, sprinkle very generously with Worcestershire

sauce, soy sauce, Season All and garlic salt. Add mushroom soup and onion

soup mix. Stir together and place onion rings on top. Cover and cook on low

for 6 to 8 hours.

The beauty of this recipe is that it only takes a few minutes to prepare

early in the morning and can cook all day while you are away to be ready to

eat which you get home. Though no water is added, there will be lots of

gravy that can be served over rice or potatoes.

Yield: 8-10, yield: 1

Preparation Time: 5 min

Native Lentil Loaf

4 cups vegetable stock ( or water)

1 cup dry split lentils

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/3 cup chopped onions ( 1 small onion)

1 tomatoes, diced

1 apples, diced

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic ( 1 clove)

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk

1 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Bring water or stock to boil andadd the dry split lentils. Simmer 30.

minutes until tender then drain and mash.

Heat the oil in a heavy sauce pan. Add the onion, tomato, apple, and.

garlic and sauté until tender.

Add the salt, thyme, milk, egg, and 1 cup of the bread crumbs to the

lentils and stir.

Grease a 4 x 9 loaf pan with cooking spray then spoon the mixture into it.

Mix 1/2 cup bread crumbs with the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over loaf.

Bake 1 hour at 350°F.

Notes: Native American Health Recipes

Yield: serves: 6

Preparation Time: 10 mi

Native Green Chile, Chicken, And Corn Soup

1 pcs medium onions

2 pcs whole cloves

5 cups beef broth

3 cups chicken broth

3 chicken breast halves, skinned

2 pcs large baking potatoes, peeled and d; iced

2 pcs anaheim chilies

2 3/4 cups fresh cut corn, about 4 ears

1 pc avocados, sliced

2 pcs medium tomatoes, chopped

salt and pepper

garnishes

sour cream, fresh cilantro sprigs

Peel the onion and stud with the cloves. Combine the onion, broths, chicken

and potato in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and

simmer 20 minutes or until the potato is tender.

Remove the onion. Remove the chicken, reserving the broth in the pan. Let

the chicken cool, bone it, and chop the meat. Return the chicken to the

pan; set aside.

Cut chiles in half lengthwis; remove seeds and membranes. Place chiles,

skin side up, on an ungreased baking sheet; flatten with the palm of your

hand. Broil 3 inches from the heat (with electric oven door partially

opened) 6 minutes or until charred. Place chiles in ice water; peel and

discard skins. Coarsely chop the chiles, and add to the reserved broth

mixture.

Stir in corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 4 minutes

or until the corn is tender. Taste your soup, and add salt and pepper as

needed (depends on the broth you originally used).

Ladle soup into individual soup bowls. Top each serving with avocado slices

and chopped tomato. Garnish, if desired with sour cream and fresh

cilantro.

Notes: 'Southwest Cooks!', a collection of Native American cui

Yield: 13 cups

Preparation Time: 25 mi

How To Make A Simple Pot Of Anasazi Beans

1 lb anasazi beans

1 cup onions, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 pcs jalapenos, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin ( more if you like)

salt and pepper

optional

epazote

Wash and soak a pound of beans according to the directions on the package.

Drain them and put them in a pot.

Cover them with water and cook them until they are tender, adding more

water if necessary.

While the beans are cooking, saute chopped onions, minced garlic cloves,

and jalapenos in olive oil. Add the vegetable mixture to the beans while

they are cooking. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.

Notes: Mama's Kitchen (Hope)Anasazi Beans: Gift from the Cliff

Yield: servings: 6 ser

Preparation Time: 15 mi

Native Pecan Pasta

1 package egg noodles (16 ounce)

1 tablespoon oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 anehiem pepper, chopped

2 pcs leeks cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup chopped fresh white sage

salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons butter

1 pound grilled chicken breast strips

1/2 cup pecan halves

1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles

and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

2.Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.

Stir in the garlic, pepper, and leeks cook and stir 5 minutes

until the garlic softens and mellows. Pour in the chicken broth, and

bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer until the vegetables

have softened, then add the sage, salt, pepper, butter, and chicken.

Cook and stir a few minutes until the chicken is hot. Stir in the

cooked pasta, then fold in pecan halves to

serve.

Reservation Meatloaf

2 tbs. plus 1 tsp. oil

1 pc medium yellow onion, chopped

1 cup small-diced red bell pepper

2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped

21/2 dried frybread, cut into 2-inch pieces

1 cup whole milk

1 lb. ground pork

1 lb. ground bison

2 pcs large eggs

4 tbs. chopped fresh cilantro

1 tbs. finely chopped jalapeño pepper (see; ded if you like)

1 tbs. mild chile powder, such as ancho

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tbs. worcestershire sauce

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

2 tbs. ketchup mixed with

1 tbs. pureed canned chipotle in adobo

Heat 2 Tbs. of the oil in a 10- to 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat.

Cook the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, stirring frequently, until

softened and just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large

bowl and let cool until warm.

In a shallow dish that holds it in a single layer, soak the bread in the

milk, flipping once, until soggy but not falling apart, 5 to 10 minutes,

depending on the coarseness and freshness of the bread. Lightly squeeze a

handful of bread at a time to remove some of the milk (it should be wet but

not drenched). Finely chop and add to the bowl with the onion mixture.

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F.

Add the bison, pork and eggs to the onion mixture. Scatter the cilantro,

jalapeño, chile powder, lime zest, and cumin over the meat, and then

sprinkle with the Worcestershire, 2-1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Use

your hands to gently mix all the ingredients until just combined; try not

to compact the mixture as you do this.

Heat the remaining 1 tsp. of oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.

Form 1 Tbs. of the meatloaf mixture into a small patty. When the oil is

hot, cook the patty on both sides until cooked through, about 5 minutes

total. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. Taste and adjust the

salt, pepper, and other seasonings as needed. Repeat until you're satisfied

with the flavor.

Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment. Transfer the meatloaf mixture

to the baking pan and form into a 10x4-inch rectangular block (it becomes

loaf-shaped as it cooks). Spread the chipotle ketchup over the top and

lightly down the sides of the meatloaf to glaze it.

Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F in the center of the

meatloaf, 40 to 55 minutes.

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board or

serving platter with a large spatula and cut into 3/4- to 1-inch-thick

slices.

Cumin Wild Rice And Beans

coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 cup wild rice

1 can kidney beans, rinsed drained (19 ou; nces)

. In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1 1/2 cups

salted water and cumin to a boil. Add rice; cover, and reduce to a

simmer. Cook 15 minutes; remove pan from heat, and add beans. Cover,

and let stand 1 minute. Fluff rice with a fork.

Yield: serves 8

Fry Bread With Seasonal Berries And Prickly Pear Syrup

4 cups flour

2 tablespoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups warm water

vegetable oil for frying

1 cup prickly pear or other fruit syrup o; r honey

seasonal berries, confectioners' su; gar

Rest: 30 minutes

Cook: 3 minutes per batch

makes her own prickly pear syrup, but you can buy it

online.

1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Gradually

stir in water until dough becomes soft and pliable without sticking to

the bowl. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, folding outer

edges of the dough toward the center, about 5 minutes. Return the

dough to the bowl; cover with a clean towel. Let rest at least 30

minutes.

2. Shape the dough into egg-size balls. Roll each out to a square with

a thickness of 1/4 inch on a lightly floured board. Cut each dough

piece into four small triangles.

3. Heat about 1 1/2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium heat until

the oil is hot but not smoking, about 350 degrees. Carefully place 1

piece of the dough in the oil. Cook, turning once, until the dough

turns golden brown on both sides and puffs, about 3 minutes. Remove;

drain on paper towels. Repeat frying with each piece of dough. Keep

warm between two clean kitchen towels in an oven set on low.

4. Drizzle some of the prickly pear syrup on each plate. Top with fry

bread, scatter with berries. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or

drizzle with more sauce.

Notes: Lois Ellen Frank

Yield: 8 servings

Preparation Time: 15 mi

Lamb-Stuffed Chilies With Tomato Puree

12 pcs firm green mild chilies*

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pcs yellow onion, finely chopped

3/4 pound ground lamb

1 pc large ripe tomato, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pc bay leaf

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or

1/2 teaspoon dried terragon

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon each: dried thyme, pepper

tomato sauce and topping:

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, coarsely chopped

sour cream, optional

Cook: 55 minutes

* New Mexican or Anaheim

1. Roast the chilies, turning often, on a stove-top grill until charred

on all sides, about 15 minutes; peel. Cut off stem; slice chilies

lengthwise to open like a book. Remove seeds.

2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onions,

stirring, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the ground lamb;

cook, stirring, until browned, about 15 minutes. Drain off the excess

fat. Add tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, bread crumbs, tarragon, salt,

thyme and pepper. Reduce heat to simmer; simmer 15 minutes. Cool.

3. Meanwhile, for the tomato sauce, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-

low heat. Cook garlic, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes; cook,

stirring often, until the liquid evaporates and the sauce is reduced,

15 minutes. Pour sauce through fine sieve. Keep warm.

4. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread chilies open on a work surface. Top

each with lamb mixture. Close chilies around lamb. Place the stuffed

chilies open-side down on an oiled baking pan. Bake until hot, about

10 minutes. Serve with the tomato puree. Garnish with sour cream.

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: 45 mi

Rez Buffalo Chili

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 pcs medium garlic cloves, minced

2 pcs medium yellow onions, medium dice

3 pcs chipotles in adobo sauce, minced

1/4 cup chili powder

3 tablespoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons sweet paprika

2 pounds ground buffalo

5 teaspoons kosher salt

3cans pinto beans, drained and rins; ed (15-ounce)

1 can crushed tomatoes (28-ounce)

1 can diced tomatoes (28-ounce)

Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins

1. In a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over

medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and onions, season

with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook, stirring

occasionally, until the onions are soft and just starting to brown,

about 7 minutes.

2. Add the chipotles, chili powder, cumin, and paprika; stir to coat

the onions; and cook until the spices are deep brown in color and

fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add the ground buffalo and measured salt and stir, breaking the meat

into small pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no

longer pink and is well-coated with spices, about 6 minutes.

4. Add the beans and tomatoes with their juices and stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered and

stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Season with salt and

freshly ground black pepper as desired.

Yield: 8 to 10 serving

Preparation Time: 20 mi

Tangy Tamale Balls

2 16 ounce cans tomatoes, undrained and pureed

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 pound ground pork

1/2 pound ground beef

3/4 cup cornmeal

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/3 cup tomato juice

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon salt

Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil

over medium heat.

Thoroughly mix the ground pork and the remaining ingredients.

Shape into 1-inch balls, and add to the sauce.

Lower the heat to a low simmer. Simmer for 1 hour.

Yield: 4 dozen tamale

Native Pasta Pie

7 ounce package elbow macaroni

1 pc egg

1/2 cup skim milk

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

4 ounce can chopped green chilies, drained

4 ounce can diced pimentos, drained

15 ounce can pinto beans, heated and drained

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded monterey jack cheese

1 pc medium tomato-chopped

1 pc medium anhiem pepper

1/4 cup sliced green onions

non-stick cooking spray

Prepare macaroni according to package directions:drain. In medium

bowl, blend egg,milk,and cumin; stir in hot cooked macaroni,chilies

and pimento. Spray 9 inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking

spray heat skillet. Add macaroni mixture. Cover; cook over low heat

until mixture is set, about 15 minutes. Loosen edge with rubber

spatula and invert onto warm platter. Top with remaining ingredients.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reservation Wild Rice Casserole

4 slices bacon

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 cup wild rice

1 lb. ground buffalo

1 clove small of garlic

13/4 cup water

8 oz can tomato sauce

1 tsp. chili powder

21/2 cup grated cheese

Fry bacon until crisp and drain. Add onion, green pepper to drippings

in pan and cook until tender. Add rice; cook until golden. Stir in

buffalo and garlic, cooking until beef is almost done. Stir in water,

tomato sauce and seasonings. Heat to boiling reduce heat and simmer

for 20 minutes. Spoon half meat unto 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle

with half of the cheese and add remaining meat. Top with the rest

of the cheese and bacon. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15- 20

minutes.

Cowboy Cassoulet

8 pcs chicken drumsticks, skin removed

8 ounces lowfat smoked sausage, sliced

2 16 oz cans barbecued baked beans

15 oz can whole kernel corn

15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 3/4 cups frozen baby lima beans, thawed

1 1/2 cups chopped onions

8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 1/2 cups broken corn tortilla chips, crushed

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Have a shallow 3-quart baking dish ready.

Mix all of the ingredients except corn chips in baking dish. Cover

and bake 1 hour. Uncover, sprinkle with chips and bake, uncovered,

15 minutes longer or until the chicken is cooked through.

Buffalo Casserole

1 lb. ground buffalo

1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 can)

1/2 cup uncooked rice

2 tsp. worchestershire sauce

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 pc large bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup water

1/2 salt

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Brown buffalo, drain. Transfer to a 2 qt. casserole. Add the next

8 ingredients.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until rice is done.

Rice may be partially cooked before adding if you wish. Uncover

and sprinkle with cheese on top. Return to oven and bake until

cheese is melted.

Yield: 4-6 servings.

Native Stew

1 lb ground turkey

2 cans pinto beans 15-oz

1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pc medium yellow onion, chopped

2 pc minced cloves garlic

1 tsp dry thyme

1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1 tsp cajun seasoned salt

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

In a heavy pot, saute the turkey an onions in olive oil until the

turkey is cooked throughly and the onions a translucent. Add the

minced garlic to the meat/onion mixture and cook and stir for a

few more minutes. Add the tomatoes and the seasonings. Stir then

cover. Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring ocasionally.

Serve alone or over wild rice and fry bread.

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Native Lambon-A-Stick

3-4 pounds lamb cut in 1 to 2-inch chunks
marinate in:
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup corn oil
3 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon fresh ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh chopped cilantro

Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a large bowl, add lamb and stir
to coat all sides of the meat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. When
ready to grill, place on skewers and grill for about 6 – 8 minutes per side,
turn frequently.
NOTE: When prepare things for the grill, I skewer the meat and vegetables
separately. Although they look nice in between the meat, veggies cook

faster often getting overdone. A good mix of veggies alone on a skewer

can also look good. Multi-colored bell-peppers, onions, large mushrooms,
large squash chunks are good choices. Brush the vegetables with a little corn
oil and sprinkle with herbs before grilling. Thyme, basil, sage,
cumin, rosemary and minced cilantro are all good choices.

Native Pecan Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup muscabado sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp water
1 cup flour
1 cup corn flour
1 cup chopped pecans
garnish: muscabado sugar, pecan half

With an electric mixer on medium speed, blend together the butter and
sugar add vanilla flours and pecans add water to make firm dough. Roll
out 1/2 inch and cut with cookie cutter sprinkle with more raw sugar and if
you wish press in a 1/2 pecan in each. Bake in medium oven about 30 minutes.
Yield: 3 dozen

Native Pigs In A Poke

1 can of spam
4 pcs eggs
ketchup
oil

Slice the canned Spam in four. With a bisquit cutter,cut a hole in
middle of each slice. In a frypan, heat oil. Place Spam in hot fat. Fry on one
side and turn over. Break egg and slip in the hole in each frying slice.
Fry for two minutes, and turn. Don’t waste the hole!!
Fry that too for a side dish. Pass the ketchup!!

Native Potato Pudding

3 pcs large potatoes
3 pcs eggs (separated)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1 cup cream
1/2 pc fresh lemon (juice squeezed, and rind grated)

Boil, mash and cool the potatoes. Mix with egg yolks. When well blended,
add egg whites, (which have been well beaten and combined with sugar)
flour, salt, cream, and lemon, juice and grated rind. Bake in a buttered
dish until firm. Serve with sugar and cream. Also, good when topped with
wojape (fresh berries, sweetened and crushed).

Native Apple Pudding

4-5 slices of buttered bread
1 can sweetened apple sauce
2 pcs eggs
1 pint milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

Set oven: 350 F Time: 30 minutes (or until firm)
Line the bottom of a pudding dish with buttered bread and cover with
apple sauce. Repeat until dish is half-full, finishing the layering with the
bread on top. Mix eggs, milk, sugar, and salt. Pour this mixture over
bread and sauce. Bake until set. Serve cold with cream, sugar, and nutmeg
gratings or cinnamon.

Native Raw Relish Cranberry Sauce

2 pcs large oranges
4 cups cranberries
1.5 cups honey

Peel the orange zest, then peel off most of the bitter white under-rind.
Cut the oranges across to remove seeds. Force zests, cranberries and
orange sections through a food grinder and mix well. Stir in honey.
Make this several hours before using, so flavors can mingle at room
temperature..makes about a quart.
NATIVE AMERICANS used cranberries for foods, medicines and dyes. It is a
most unique berrie which is found throughout the northern states.

Native Roast Hominy

1 can hominy drained
vinegar
oil
salt pepper

In a plastic bag put drained hominy dress with oil and vinegar salt and
pepper shake and drain off any excess oil and vinegar. On a foil lined
cookie sheet spread hominy and bake at 400 f for about 30 minutes until brown
and crispy.

Native Salmon Pinion Patties

14.75 ounce can salmon or
11/2 cups cooked salmon pieces,firmly packed
1 teaspoon oil
1 pc medium onion, chopped
2/3 cup crumbled corn chips*
2 pcs large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or
11/2 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts chopped**
2 teaspoons oil

Add corn chips to a small food processor and pulse until fine crumbs
form (toast by heating in nonstick frying pan over medium heat until lightly
brown—about 2 minutes)
1. Drain salmon, picking out any pieces of bones or skin, and flake
what is left. Add the salmon flakes to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add 1 teaspoon oil to a small nonstick frying pan and heat over
medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, turning often, until golden and
tender.
3. Add onions to the salmon in mixing bowl, along with half of the
corn chip crumbs (1/3 cup), beaten egg, egg substitute, parsley, and
spices and beat on low speed to blend. Add chopped pine nuts and briefly
beat on low speed until mixed in.
4. Shape the mixture into 6 patties (about 1/2-inch thick). Press
both sides of each patty into the remaining corn chip crumbs to lightly coat.
5. Begin to heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2
teaspoons of oil and spread evenly in the pan. Cook the patties until
nicely browned on both sides. Yield: 3 servings (2 patties each)

Native Seasoning Mix

2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tsp spice bush or allspice
1 tablespoon salt
1 tsp dried oregano

Use blender to mix well and store in air tight container

Native Soft Bread

1 c water
2/3 c white corn flour
1 tsp salt
margarine or shortening
shelled sunflower seeds

1. Bring the water to a boil.
2. Mix together the flour & salt. Pour the boiling water onto the dry
ingredients while stirring.
3. Continue to stir until the mixture becomes thick and uniform.
4. Serve in a bowl topped with margarine & shelled sunflower seeds.

Native Southern Corn Pudding

1 package (8 1/2 oz) corn muffin mix (preferably jiffy)
1/2 1 teaspoon sugar*
1 can (15 1/4 oz) whole kernel corn**, drained
1 can (14 3/4 oz) cream style corn
1/2 cup butter or margarine*** , melted and; cooled
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream***
3 pcs large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
1 can small green chilies drained

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter (or spray with nonstick
cooking spray) a 2-quart casserole dish or 9- by 9-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until blended. Do not
over mix. Pour into prepared casserole dish and bake, uncovered, on
center rack of preheated 350 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden
brown on top and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow
to sit 5 minutes before serving.
(If edges begin to brown too much, take a piece of foil large enough to
cover the pan, quarter it, cut a 3 to 4 inch hole in the center, open
the foil, and drape it loosely over the pan.)Makes 6 to 8 servings. Note:
Taste the corn meal mix that you use to determine how sweet it is.
If using Jiffy or if the mix is sweet, use 1/2 teaspoon sugar, if not,
use the full teaspoon to bring out the sweetness of the corn.
Note: If you prefer, you can replace the canned corn with 1 1/2 cups
fresh or frozen thawed whole kernel corn that has been cooked.
Yield: servings: 8

Native Southwestern Corn And Squash Sauté

1 tablespoon oil
1 pc large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pcs large mexican squash, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears) or; frozen
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until golden and tender,
5 to 10 minutes. Stir in squash, corn and chilies.
Cover and cook, stirring once, until the zucchini is tender,
about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.Yield: 6
servings

Native Stuffed Peppers

4 pcs large mild green peppers
2 cans (14-1/2 oz.) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
2 cups cooked quinoa (pre-cook the day before)
1 cup cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1 cup canned hominy, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds, discard stems and place,
cut side up, in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Combine the diced tomatoes,
tomato sauce and pepper sauce in a large bowl. Stir in the quinoa,
chicken and hominy and spoon mixture in to the peppers. Cover and bake
for 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered 5 minutes
longer or until cheese is melted

Native Sunflower Seed Coffee

empty sunflower hulls

1. Brown empty hulls of sunflowers in small frying pan. Watch them
carefully so that they do not burn.
2. Grind the browned hulls finely.
3. For each cup of coffee, steep 1 T (or more to taste) ground hulls
in 1 C boiling water for 3 minutes.
4. Drink plain or sweetened with honey.

Native Tamale Recipe

3/4 cup cornmeal
4 cups tomato juice
2 tbs ground cumin
3/4 tsp salt divided
2-3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbs chili powder
1/2 lb pork sausage
1/2 lb ground buffalo

Tamales are a native American dish,served with or without a filling
Tamales can be stuffed with cheese,meat,veggies.The most popular filling,
however are,chicken & pork filling.
How to make Tamale In large bowl, combine 1/3 cup tomato juice, cornmeal,
1 Tbs cumin, 1 Tbs chili powder, 1/4 tsp salt, garlic and cayenne pepper.
Add the buffalo and sausage; mix well. Let set 1/2 hour before shaping
into meatballs to let flavors combine. Shape into 1 1/4 inch meatballs.
In Dutch oven combine remaining tomato juice, cumin, chili powder, and
salt. Bring to boil, add meatballs; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or
until meat is no longer pink. Put in Crock-pot to keep warm. Eat it with
fry bread

Native Wojape Pie

1 quart wild blueberries
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 pc 9-inch baked pastry shell

Cook one cup of the blueberries with 1 cup sugar and ¾ cup of water
until berries are soft. Make a paste of the flour, salt and ¼ cup of water,
add to the cooked berries. Cook all on very low heat until the mixture
thickens a bit. Pour the hot mixture over the reserved berries and pour into the
pastry shell. Cover lightly and chill overnight.

What Some Native Chefs Are Cooking

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The Mitsitam Cafe’s Mexican Hot Chocolate
1 gallon milk
1/2 stick mexican or regular cinnamon
3 pcs arbol chilies
1 pc pasilla pepper, or dried poblano
1 cup sugar
3 pieces mexican chocolate
1 cup cocoa powder
Heat milk with cinnamon and dried peppers. Once milk has scalded, remove
cinnamon and dried peppers, and remove from heat. Break up Mexican
chocolate into small pieces. Whisk in sugar, cocoa powder and Mexican
chocolate pieces. Place the combined chocolate milk on heat, and whisk
until it simmers. Serve immediately. Yield: serves 4-5

The Mitsitam Cafe’s Chocolate And Coconut Soup,
1 pc medium white onion, diced
2 pcs medium shallots, diced
3 pcs dried pasilla negro chile peppers
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups heavy cream
1 14 oz. can of coconut milk
8 oz. bittersweet chocolate (74 percent)
for garnish:
1 pc green plantain
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
garnished with cocoa-dusted plantains
For the soup, sauté onions, shallots and the dried chiles until
translucent. Add cream and half-and-half; bring to a boil. Remove from heat
and add chocolate. Whisk until blended. Add coconut milk. Puree in
blender. Season lightly with salt.
For garnish, peel a green plantain and slice fruit into thin discs. Lightly
deep fry until crispy. Stir together cocoa and sugar, and use the mixture
to lightly coat the fried plantain chips. Scatter the cocoa-coated chips
atop each serving of soup. Yield: serves 3-4

Pinetines
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 pc egg
1 1/3 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted, finely chopped
In a small bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in
a egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, and cardamom. Add to the creamed
mixture . Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into 1-inch
balls. Roll in the chopped nuts. Place 2 inches apart onto greased baking
sheets. Bake at 350 F for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to
wire rack to cool. Yield: makes 3 dozen

Pine Nut Rice Dressing
1 cup wild rice cooked
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 tblsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 pc egg, beaten
paprika
The actual time and temperature required for roasting depend on how much
moisture is still in the nuts. The more moisture, the longer the nuts take
to roast. The pinenut meat is very sweet and tastes every so slightly of
the forest. Once roasted they are a light butterscotch color. However,
there are lots of different tastes and methods for roasting pine nuts. A
few roasting methods

Pine Nut Brittle
nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Spray heavy large baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Stir sugar and
water in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep golden,
occasionally brushing down sides of pan with pastry brush dipped into water
and swirling pan, about 7 minutes. Immediately pour out mixture onto
prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with pine nuts. Working quickly and
carefully (mixture is very hot and hardens fast), press tip of knife into
edges of caramel sheet and gently stretch in all directions until caramel
becomes thin and transparent. Cool completely. Break brittle into irregular
large pieces. (Brittle can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store in airtight
container at room temperature.)

Native Tea Biscuits
1 cup butter
1 cup milk
4 pcs eggs
3 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tarter
Mix all ingredients together. Make into a thin loaf and bake in flat,
greased pan. Break into chunks. Serve warm with butter and honey.
Oven: 350 F
Time: 30 minutes (check after 20 min.)

Native Salmon Pinion Patties
14.75 ounce can salmon OR
11/2 cups cooked salmon pieces,firmly packed)
1 teaspoon olive or canola oil
1 pc medium onion, chopped
2/3 cup crumbled corn chips*
2 pcs large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or
11/2 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts chopped**
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
*Add corn chips to a small food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form
**(toast by heating in nonstick frying pan over medium heat until lightly
brown—about 2 minutes)
1. Drain salmon, picking out any pieces of bones or skin, and flake
what is left. Add the salmon flakes to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add 1 teaspoon oil to a small nonstick frying pan and heat over
medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, turning often, until golden and
tender.
3. Add onions to the salmon in mixing bowl, along with half of the
corn chip crumbs (1/3 cup), beaten egg, egg substitute, parsley, and
spices and beat on low speed to blend. Add chopped pine nuts and briefly
beat on low speed until mixed in.
4. Shape the mixture into 6 patties (about 1/2-inch thick). Press
both sides of each patty into the remaining corn chip crumbs to lightly
coat.
5. Begin to heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2
teaspoons of oil and spread evenly in the pan. Cook the patties until
nicely browned on both sides.
Yield: 3 servings

Native Potato Pudding
3 pcs large potatoes
3 pcs eggs (separated)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1 cup cream
1/2 pc fresh lemon (juice squeezed, and ri; nd grated)
4-5 slices of buttered bread
1 can sweetened apple sauce
2 pcs eggs
1 pint milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
Boil, mash and cool the potatoes. Mix with egg yolks. When well blended,
add egg whites, (which have been well beaten and combined with sugar)
flour, salt, cream, and lemon, juice and grated rind. Bake in a buttered
dish until firm. Serve with sugar and cream. Also, they are good when they
are topped with fresh berries, sweetened and crushed.
Oven: 350 F
Time: 30 minutes (or until firm)
Line the bottom of a pudding dish with buttered bread and cover with apple
sauce. Repeat until dish is half-full, finishing the layering with the
bread on top. Mix eggs, milk, sugar, and salt. Pour this mixture over bread
and sauce. Bake until set. Serve cold with cream, sugar, and nutmeg
gratings or cinnamon.

Native Cranberry-Nut Muffins
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup honey
2 pcs beaten eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup chopped cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Cream margarine and honey. Add the eggs, orange juice, and rind. Mix in the
flour, baking powder, and salt. Then, add the cranberries and the walnuts.
Bake in oiled muffin tin. Oven: 350 F Time: 35 minutes

Native Apple Snow
10 pcs apples
1 cup water
grated rind of 1 lemon
10 pcs eggs (separated)
1 cup granulated sugar
Peel and core apples. Simmer in water with lemon rind until tender. Put
through colander and cool. Take egg whites, beat to a stiff froth, and fold
into apples. Add sugar, and continue beating until stiff. Serve in a glass
dish with either custard sauce made with the egg yolks, or whipped cream.
This is good enough for a party when served with ladyfingers, snow cake, or
sponge cake.

Maple Apple Buffalo Sausage
1 T. canola oil
1/2 yellow onion, minced
1/2 pound mild pork sausage
1/2 pound buffalo ground
1 granny smith apple, peeled and finely chop; ped
2 T. maple syrup
1 T. minced fresh sage
salt and pepper to taste
Heat the canola oil in small sauté pan over medium heat an add onion.
Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Remove onion to a bowl using
a slotted spoon, reserving pan drippings. Mix sausage. buffalo, apple,
syrup, sage, sautéed onion, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Divide
sausage mixture into twelve equal portions and shape each portion into
a patty. Cook patties in reserved pan drippings until cooked through
and brown. Drain. Yield: makes 11/2 doze

Corn Chip Cookies
1 c brown sugar
1/2 c shortening
1 ea egg
1 c flour
1/2 ts soda
1/2 ts vanilla
1/2 c crushed corn chips
1/2 c chopped pine nuts
Cream sugar, shortening and egg. Stir in flour, soda and vanilla. Mix
well. Add chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie
sheet. Bake 10 minutes.

Cactus Fruit Jelly
6-10 pcs red-ripe prickly pear cactus fruits; (tuna)
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 package liquid fruit pectin (3 fluid ounce)
The Tohono O'Odham in southern Arizona harvest this fruit every year.
You should have enough fruit to make 3 1/2 cups of juice. Carefully remove
thorns from fruit by wiping with a paper towel and then brushing with a
vegetable brush under water. Put fruit in a saucepan with enough water to
cover. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Pour off water and discard. Mash or pur e
fruit through a strainer lined with doubled cheesecloth. Strain juice into
a large measuring cup. Let juice sit for at least 30 minutes to allow
sediment to settle to the bottom. Pour off juice carefully. You should have
3 1/2 cups. In a saucepan combine fruit juice, lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. Stir in pectin and boil for 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Stir and skim foam off the top. Spoon into sterilized jelly jars and
seal.

Lets Squash it

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Buttercup Squash Bread

1 pkg (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
2 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 tsp. caraway seeds
1 cup buttercup squash, cooked and mashed
3 cup all-purpose flour

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add molasses, salt,
caraway, squash and 2 C. flour; mix well. Add enough remaining flour
to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth
and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once
to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down then shape into a loaf. Place in a
greased 9" x 5" x 3" loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled,
about 45 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until
golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack. From: Mignonne
Yield: 1 loaf

Calabacitas (Skillet Squash)

5 cubed small summer squash
1 diced large onion
2 roasted peeled green chiles
or
1 small can diced green chile
1 tablespoon shortening or oil
3/4 cup shredded longhorn cheese

Saute onion in shortening or oil until soft. Add squash and stir until
almost tender. Add chiles; simmer briefly. Sprinkle on cheese and stir
until melted. From: Dove
Yield: 5 servings

Abenaki Squash Soup

4 strips smoked bacon, sliced very thin
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, peeled and diced
3 quarts chicken stock (homemade)
4 big potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 acorn squash, peeled and cubed
1 tbs. sugar
pinch salt
pinch hot pepper
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
chopped parsley (if you have it on; hand)

In large saucepan, slowly render bacon until crisp. Add carrots, onions.
Cook until vegetables are soft. Add chicken stock and simmer for 90
minutes.Add potatoes, squash, salt, and pepper. Simmer 40 minutes, then mush or
puree. Add lime juice. Check seasonings and adjust to taste. Serve with
chopped parsley, if you have it on hand.

Anasazi-Squash Stew With Basil And Serrano

1 cup anasazi beans, rinsed and sorted fo; r debris
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut in; to 1-in. cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
6 whole star anise
6 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 piece ginger (2 in.), peeled and grated
2 pcs serrano chiles, halved, seeded, and; thinly sliced
12 pcs large fresh basil leaves, chopped

This fragrant, buttery stew is hearty enough to work as a vegetarian
main dish. Serve with a green salad and fry bread (Indian flatbread) Prep
and Cook Time: 45 minutes. Notes: If you can't find
serrano chiles, substitute 2 fresh jalapeños. You can also use less
common varieties of basil, such as Thai or lemon (double the number of
leaves in the recipe if they're very small).
1. In a large pot, bring beans, turmeric, and 4 cups water to a
boil. Lower heat to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until beans soft.
2. Add squash, salt, sugar, and star anise. Bring to a boil, lower heat
to a simmer, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until squash
is tender, about 15 minutes.
3. In a small frying pan, melt butter. When melted butter stops foaming
on top, turn heat to high, add cumin seeds, and cook, stirring, until
browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ginger and chiles and cook,
stirring constantly, another 2 minutes. Add basil. Stir to combine and
cook until basil is wilted, about 30 seconds.
4. Serve stew hot, with the spiced butter poured over each serving. Or
stir all the spiced butter into the pot of stew before serving.
Yield: makes 4 serving

Fried Cherokee Squash Bread

2 summer squash, diced
water
1 c corn meal
1/4 c buttermilk
1 pcs egg

Cook squash in water until soft; leave 3/4 c. water in pot. Combine other
ingredients with squash and water; mix together. Fry in hot oil until
golden brown.

Yield: makes 1 batch.

Native Meat Dry Run

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Albuquerque Pueblo Dry Rub

1 tablespoon coriander seeds (or 2 teaspoons ground coriander)

1 tablespoon cumin seeds (or 2 teaspoons groundcumin)

6 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoon azafran powder

2 teaspoons dried mexican oregano

1 teaspoon juniper berries ground

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns (or 1 teaspoon ground pepper)

This makes enough dry rub to flavor about 3 pounds of meat, game, fish, or

poultry. We suggest starting with whole spices for the best flavor, but you

can always substitute ground spices if you prefer.

1. Heat a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the coriander and

cumin seeds and toast, swirling the pan constantly, until the seeds give

off a rich aroma, about 1 minute. Immediately transfer the seeds to a cool

plate and allow to cool for a few minutes.

2. Transfer the seeds to a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Add the

chili powder, onion and garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Grind the

spices to an even texture. The rub is ready to use now, or you can

transfer it to a jar, cover it tightly, and keep it in a cool, dry cupboard

or pantry for up to 1 month.

Yield: makes 1/2 cup

Native Cooking in 21st Century

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Aztec Shrimp Stew (Tlaxtihuilli)

12 pcs dried chilacate ancho, guajillo or; cascabel chiles
4 pcs dried chiles de árbol
4 cup hot water
4 cloves large garlic; peeled
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
salt -- to taste
2/3 cup fresh masa (corn) dough
11 cup hot water or fish stock -- divided; use
2 lbs shrimp; peeled and deveined
1/3 cup dried shrimp lightly toasted on dry; skillet, ground
limes -- for garnish
hot corn tortillas -- for serving

Preheat comal or heavy skillet while you clean, seed and devein chilacate (or other) chiles. Turn on exhaust fan while you toast these chiles lightly, pressing them with the back of a large spoon. Do the same with the chiles de árbol. Rinse chiles; cover with 4 cups hot water. Soak 1 hour, then
purée soaked chiles with small amount of soaking water, garlic and cumin seed until a smooth paste forms. Heat oil in a deep casserole, add chile paste and simmer, uncovered, over medium heat until thick. Season to taste with salt.
In a deep bowl, place masa and moisten with about 11/2 cups hot water or broth until the mixture is of a medium-thick consistency. Strain; add liquefied masa to chile paste and continue simmering until paste thickens, about 10 minutes. Add shrimp and toasted shrimp powder and cook 5 minutes. Add remaining hot water and cook 10 minutes. Correct seasoning. Serve stew
in deep bowls with limes on the side and fresh corn tortillas.
Notes: San Antonio Express-News November, 2007 "Cuisine of the Natives"
Yield: serves 8 makes

Bacon Bison Burger

6 slices smoked bacon (about 6 ounces)
1 pc medium yellow onion; thinly sliced
2 pcs medium jalapeños, seeded; thinly sliced longwise
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 cloves medium garlic; peeled, minced (1 tbl)
1 pc large egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds ground bison meat
6 swiss cheese; thin slices( 3 1/4 oz)
6 pcs toasted burger buns
1/2 pc medium hass avocado; sliced at serving

Savory bison patties are broiled then topped with a mess of sautéed jalapeños and onions, slices of avocado, and bacon. It’s a commitment of a meal wimpy eaters need not apply. Total Time: 35 mins
1. Heat the broiler to high and arrange the rack in the middle. Place a cooling rack inside a baking sheet and set aside.
2. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside; do not discard bacon fat (you should have about 2 tablespoons). Return the pan to medium heat, add onion and jalapeño, and cook in reserved bacon fat until soft and starting to color, about 4 minutes; set aside.
3. Mix together Worcestershire, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until egg is broken up. Add bison meat and mix until thoroughly combined.
4. Shape meat mixture into 6 (3/4-cup) patties and place on the rack inside the baking sheet. Broil until browned and springy to the touch, about 10 minutes for medium. Place cheese on top of patties, and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.
5. To serve, place cheeseburgers on buns and top with bacon, avocado
slices, and sautéed onion mixture.
Yield: makes: 6 burger Preparation Time: 35 mi

Banaha (Indian Bread)

2 cups cornmeal
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
corn shucks (boil about 10 minutes; before using)

1.Mix dry ingredients. Add water. Mixture should be sti) enough to handle
easily. Form into oblong balls.
2. Wrap in corn shucks. Tie in the middle with corn shuck string. Drop into
a deep pot of boiling water. Cover and cook for 40 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes: Choctaw Nation

Blue Cornmeal Bread

1/2 cup butter; melted
2 cups blue cornmeal
1 tsp salt
1 cup water; boiling
1/2 cup milk
2 pcs large eggs
1 tsp baking powder

Preheat oven to 425. Melt butter in an 8-inch round cake pan in the oven. Put cornmeal, melted butter & salt in large bowl & blend with hand mixer. Pour in boiling water, mix some more to make a smooth batter. In a measuring cup, stir milk, eggs & baking powder with a fork. Slowly add to other mixture, blend thoroughly. Final batter will be quite thin. Pour into prepared cake pan & bake in 425 oven (in upper 1/3 of oven) for 30 minutes.
For variation, add chopped green chiles, cayenne pepper or sprinkle cheese on top of batter before baking.

Buffalo Corn Bread Casserole

1 pound ground buffalo
1 pc small onion; chopped
2-3 pcs jalapeno peppers; seeded and chopped*
2 packages corn bread/muffin mix (8-1/2 oz)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 can cream-style corn, (14-3/4 oz)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 pcs eggs; beaten
3 cups cheddar cheese; shredded, divided

Bake: 40 min. In a large skillet, cook the buffalo, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the corn bread mix, salt, baking soda, corn, milk, oil and eggs. Pour half in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the cheese and all of the buffalo mixture. Top with remaining cheese. Carefully spread remaining batter over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Notes: Burning Tree Native Grill

It's Fry Bread You Dummy

2008-06-26T01:14:00.000-07:00

Navajo Fry Bread

2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup water
oil for frying

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add enough water to make a soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured board until smooth and elastic. Pinch off dough, enough to make 11/2 inch balls. Roll or slap back and forth from hand to hand until each ball is a flat 4-inch round. Fry each round in a skillet, in 1/4-inch deep hot fat at 400 degrees until lightly browned on both sides, turning once. Bread becomes puffy as it fries. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot, plain, or with jam, honey, or your favorite tortilla topping.

Seminole Indian Fry Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup instant lowfat powdered milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tsp double acting baking powder
1 tablespoon lard
3/4 cups luke warm water
vegetable oil for frying

In a small bowl mix together flour, powdered milk, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the lard until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add water and knead lightly for 1 minute. Turn out onto a well floured surface and knead until a smooth ball forms. Divide the dough into 8 equal parts and shape each into a small ball. Cover with an inverted bowl and let rest for about 10 minutes. On a floured surface roll each ball into a 6 inch circle. Poke a hole in the center of each round of dough. In a skillet heat about 1-1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil, until smoke appears. (375x F.) Fry the dough rounds one at a time until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and
serve hot. Yield: makes 8

Indian Mothers Bread

2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
milk (enough to mix)

Mix all ingredients. Divide the dough into parts and shape each into round pone about the size of your skillet and 1/8th of an inch thick. Fry the bread in about 1/4 inch hot cooking oil until golden brown on each side. Cut into wedges and serve hot. Delicious with butter, jams or other sweet spreads.

NAVAJO Whole Wheat FRY BREAD

1 cup white flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
vegetable oil

Mix dry ingredients. Add water to dry ingredients, mix well. Knead dough on a floured board till it becomes elastic. Let dough rest 10 minutes, covered. Roll out dough till it is 1/2 inch thick. Cut
into squares or circles. Deep-fry at 370F till golden brown; drain on paper towels. Drizzle with honey and serve.

Abubu Fry Bread

2 large eggs
2 pkgs yeast
8 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
4 cups milk
1 tablespoon oil

Mix everything together and let it rise punch it down an let it rise again it must rise 4 times total this is important after it has risen 4 times shape it into a circle the size of your pan or cut it into 5 inch circles if you are making indian tacos .Put the dough in a frying pan with enough already heated oil to go half way up the dough the oil should be hot already.Fry the dough till it is done then turn it over and fry the other side If you are making indian tacos take the 5 inch circles and fold them in half fill them with already cooked meat and cheese or whatever you want in them and pinch the edges shut like you do a pie crust then fry them in hot oil.If you are making Indian tacos you will need to make the dough way thinner.This is rez bread for dipping in wojapi.
Yield: 4 servings

Blackfoot Fry Bread

1 cup warm water
1 pkg dry yeast
2 tablespoon soft butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 to 3 cups flour

Place water in bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water and allow to stand in warm place for 5 minutes. Add butter, sugar, salt and 2 1/2 cups flour. Knead, adding enough flour to make stiff dough.
Allow to rise (in bowl with towel over top, in warm place) for one hour. Place oil in deep sauce pan and heat to 350 F. Form dough into 4 inch disks about 1/4 inch thick, and fry about 1 minute per side until golden brown.

Indian Fried Pumpkin Bread

4 cups self-rising flour
1 tablespoon baking powder (if using regular; flour)
1 16 oz. can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filli)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white or brown sugar
2 cups corn oil

1. In large mixing bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups of flour with the baking powder, pumpkin, and sugar. 2. Blend well and knead briefly, forking in the rest of the flour if needed ot make a smooth dough. Refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up the dough. 3. Divide dough into fourths and knead each
portion on a floured board or cloth for few minutes. 4. Using floured rolling pin, roll each portion into a cylinder 8 to 10 inches long. 5. Cut each cylinder into 6 slices. 6. Flour each slice and form into a cake no more than 1/2 inch thick. Dough cooks faster if thinner. 7. Heat 3/4 inch of oil in a deep, heavy frying pan until a bit of dough begins to bubble immediately. 8. Fry the cakes in hot oil. Turn after 2 or 3 minutes, when bottom side is brown. You can reduce spattering by covering the pan with a screen. 9. When both sides are brown, remove from pan with skimmer, drain
on paper.Notes: Miccosukee tribe.

Indian Yeast Fry Bread

2 T. honey
1/2 t. salt
1 pkg. yeast
1 t. baking powder
1 1/2 . oil
1 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. flour

Stir together honey, oil, salt and hot water. Add yeast and allow to stand 10 min. to dissolve yeast.Add flour and baking powder. Use enough flour to make a firm ball. Take enough dough to flatten as pizza crust 6-8 in. in diameter. Deep fry in more oil.

INDIAN FRY BREAD O'Odham Tash

4 tblsp honey
3 tabl oil
1 tabl salt
2 cups hot water
1 package active dry yeast
3 cups unbleached white flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
2-4 cups additional flour

Start the dough mixture about 2 to 2 1/2 hours before serving. Be sure to poke a hole in the center of your dough before you fry it...otherwise your fry bread may have a doughy undercooked center. Mix together the honey, oil, and salt. Stir in the hot water. Mix well. Sprinkle the yeast on top of this mixture. Cover with a cloth and allow to stand about 10
minutes or until yeast bubbles. Add Flour and baking powder. Stir well. Add more flour until mixture is firm and cleans hands. (2-4 cups of flour) Place dough in greased bowl, turning over to grease the top. Cover and allow to raise until double in bulk (about half an hour). Punch down and divide in half, then each half into 8 parts. Form each piece into a ball and place on waxed paper. Allow to raise until ready to cook. Head deep fat to frying temperature. Take a ball of dough and flatten with your hands using a stretching action until the dough is very thin and round (about six to eight inches in diameter). Poke a hole in the middle and drop in deep fat. Fry until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot topped with honey, powdered sugar, or cinnamon sugar. For a more substantial meal...cover with refried beans, meat, shredded lettuce, and shredded cheese and salsa. I might mention that the first cake I made was not very flat so I located my wife's rolling pin and used it on the remaining cakes and they turned out perfectly!

Red Corn Fry Bread

1/2 to 1 cup red corn meal
1 cup all purpose wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder or culinary ashes
2/3 cup to 1 cup water
light oil for frying

(to use the ashes will enhance the red/pink color)
Mix dry ingredients together; form a well in the center and add the water, until you have a good doughy consistency (one that you can work with, either by patting or rolling--I usually pat). If the dough is too sticky, add more of the red corn meal; if it is too dry add more water.
Lightly knead dough and let sit for at least 10 minutes, either covered or lightly oiled on top. Meanwhile heat oil. The oil needs to be really hot or the breads will be rather heavy or not cooked through. Pat or roll the dough into rounds and fry in hot oil until puffed slightly
and golden rosy. Salt if you like--strictly optional. With the cornmeal in the mix, these are heavier than most all wheat frybreads, but I think they taste better.

Cooking with Blueberries

2008-03-19T11:39:00.000-07:00

Blueberry Bannock (Indian Biscuits)

24 ounces of fresh blueberries
5 cups flour
1 cup maple sugar (available at food co-ops)
4 teaspoons baking powder
3-1/2 cups shortening
6 pcs eggs

Recipes for Blueberry Bannock, a fried biscuit, can be found in many American Indian cookbooks, says Sharon Shuck of Duluth. This version offered by Shuck, a Fond du Lac tribal elder, is quite old and can be eaten as a dessert or as bread with a meal. Press the blueberries to obtain approximately 1/2 cup juice. Mix all the dry ingredients (flour, maple sugar and baking powder). Put shortening in a deep frying pan and heat. Beat the eggs with the blueberry juice to get a cream. Mix the cream with dry ingredients and add blueberries. Drop this dough in hot oil, one tablespoon at a time, and brown. Flip over and lightly brown the other side. When all sides are lightly browned, place on paper towel for a few minutes for oil to drain. Serve hot.
Yield: makes about 4 dz

Blueberry Chipotle Sauce

1/2 3/4 cup blueberry preserves
1 pc chipotle en adobo sauce one chile from the can
1 tbsp adobo sauce from chipotle can

Mince chipotle and mix all ingredients. Taste and add more adobo sauce if desired. Serve with grilled game meat. The remaining chipotles and adobo sauce may be frozen in a plastic container for future use.

Blueberry-Buffalo Stew

1 1/2-2 pounds buffalo stew meat
1 cup blueberries
4 cups chicken or beef stock
2 tablespoons canola oil (or bacon drippings)
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Cut the meat into one inch chunks and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat a large Dutch oven or stew pot. Drizzle in oil or bacon dripping to coat the bottom. Working in batches, brown the meat well on all sides. Add oil as necessary. Do not over crowd the pan. Remove browned meat to a clean dish and cover.
Once all the meat is browned, return it all to the pan with any juices that have accumulated on the plate. Add stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and skim off any froth that has collected on the surface until the broth is clear. Add the blueberries, honey, sherry, and cayenne pepper and bring back to a boil. Simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender and the broth has
reduced. Stir occasionally. This helps to break up the blueberries and incorporate them into the liquid. By the end of the cooking time the blueberries should be completely incorporated.

Serve with fry bread and wild greens salad.

Burning Tree Native Grill Recipes

2008-01-26T15:23:00.000-08:00

Burning Tree Native Donut Holes

1 recipe fry bread
oil for frying
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Pinch off dough from fry bread a large as 1 1/2 in diameter. Heat oil to frying temperature and fry the dough balls. Once golden brown turn our on paper towel to absorb excess oil then while hot dust with cinnamon sugar and serve hot or cold as snacks.

Burning Tree Roast Leg Of Lamb

1 pc leg of lamb (6 lbs.)
salt and pepper to taste
2-4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can beef consume
1 can soup can of water
2 T. vinegar
1 pc onion, sliced
basting sauce
1 cup catchup
1 cup burgundy wine
1 cup wild berry jelly; see note

Rub leg of lamb with salt, pepper and crushed garlic, You may substitute powdered garlic if you wish. Add consume, water, vinegar and onion slices to roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer to thickest part of lamb. Put lamb in preheated 450 oven and bake for 15 minutes. Baste with sauce and reduce
heat to 350 and continue roasting and basting until thermometer registers 145 to 150 degrees for medium rare, 160 to 170 degrees for well done. Serve on warmed platter and garnish with watercress. Drippings may be reduced if needed and passed in gravy boat.
Chefs note: huckleberry, serviceberry or current jelly or jam can be used.
Contributor: Burning tree Native Grill
Yield: serves 8 to 10

Burning Tree Chicken Squash

1 tablespoon oil
2 boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped
1 can hominy, (15.5 ounce) drained
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce) with juice
1 can vegetable broth (14 ounce)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon New Mexican chili powder

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken, onion, and garlic about 15 minutes, until browned.
2. Mix the squash, hominy, carrot, tomatoes with juice, broth, and sugar, into the skillet. Season with salt, cumin, and chili powder . Bring the mixture to a boil, and continue cooking 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Serve over cooked wild and brown rice.
Contributor: Burning Tree Native Grill

Burning Tree Wild Rice With Pine Nuts
1 envelop Lipton onion soup mix
3 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups brown rice; hot cooked
1/2 cup cranberries, dried
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 T. finely chopped parsley or coriander; (cilantro)
1/4 cup butter or margarine

In large pan, blend onion recipe soup mix with water; bring to a boil. Stir in uncooked wild rice and cook covered at a slow boil 50 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice kernels appear split. Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
Contributor: Burning Tree Native Grill
Yield: makes about 12

Burning Tree Huckleberry Wine Sauce
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups huckleberries, fresh or frozen OR
1 cup huckleberry jam

In small saucepan, stir together sugar and cornstarch; stir in wine and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture thickens, clears and comes to slow boil. Stir in huckleberries and simmer, stirring, for 1 minute or until some of the berries burst. Let cool and refrigerate. Can be used for game meats and desserts.

Native American Christmas Recipes

2007-11-30T11:09:00.000-08:00

American Indian Cold Christmas Cake Recipe
1 lb pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 lb shredded moist coconut
1 lb raisins
1 lb vanilla wafers
1 regular can sweetened condensed milk

Combine dry ingredients well. Pour in sweetened condensed milk and
work through with hands so that dry ingredients are thoroughly
saturated. Press into spring foam pan. Refrigerate for 2 days. My
Cherokee ancestors used hazelnuts, dates and thick goats milk, then
wrapped the cake in watertight leaves bound with vine and placed in
cold running stream for several days. This is delicious and easy.
Yield: 4 servings

Mom's Christmas Sausage Coffee Cake
1 lb bulk sausage
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cup bisquick
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg beaten
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon tabasco
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoon salt

Brown sausage and onions; drain. Add next 6 ingredients. Make batter
of Bisquick, milk and mayonnaise. Spread half of batter in 9 x 9 x 2-
inch greased pan. Pour in sausage mixture, then spread remaining
batter on top. Mix egg yolk and water and brush top. Bake at 400
degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake leaves edges of pan. Cool
5 minutes before cutting into 3-inch squares. This recipe doubles
easily in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Enjoy!!
From: "Manyfeathers1"
Yield: 4 servings

Kolab Christmas Salad
1/2 cup cider vinegar
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced
1 teaspoon white sage dried, crumbled
6 prickly pears ripe, sliced
1 head red leaf lettuce or boston lettuce
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, rings separated

Combine vinegar, jalapeno and white sage in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be
made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
Peel and cut lengthwise the pears then slice crosswise into half rounds.Line platter with lettuce. Arrange pear slices in center of
platter, overlapping slices. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and
chill.) Arrange avocado slices around pear slices, overlapping slices.
Top with nuts. Arrange onions over all. Drizzle dressing over.

Holiday Rump Roast
4 lb venison rump roast
1/2 teaspoon sage or several sprigs fresh sage
1 teaspoon juniper berries crushed fine
1 clove garlic, slivered
1/2 cup cooking oil
salt
pepper

Cut slits in top of roast and insert sliver of garlic and sage in the pockets. Rub the roast with cooking oil that has in it the juniper berries, salt and pepper and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Place the roast in a baking dish. Roast in a preheated 450 degree (F) oven for 15 minutes. Lower heat to 350 degrees and roast for 1 hour 15 minutes. If using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should be 155 degrees for medium rare. For a larger roast, cook for about 18 minutes per pound at the 350 degree temperature. Allow roast to rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with fresh cranberry sauce.
Yield: 5 servings

Native Holiday Cake
1 cup flour
1 cup corn flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ginger
pinch of salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tbs unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup maple sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree
1 apple, peeled, finely chopped
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
maple syrup icing
1/4 cup plus 2 tbs confectioners sugar
2 1/2 tbs maple syrup

Heat oven to 350 degrees.* Butter a bundt pan. Whisk first 7 ingredients in a bowl to blend. Beat butter and sugars in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beat well. Beat in vanilla, pumpkin and apple. Add flour mixture, beat until blended. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Scrape into pan. Bake 70 min. or until done. Cool in pan 10 min. before inverting. ICING---Stir
confectioners sugar and maple syrup in a bowl until icing runs off tip of the spoon, adding more syrup if needed. Put cake on wax paper, drizzle with icing. SPRINKLE WITH COARSELY CHOPPED PECANS, LET ICING SET.
Yield: makes 12 servin

(Chickasaw) Pumpkin Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin
2 1/2 cup flour, less 2 tsp
4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup raisin or dates
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, pumpkin and spices. Blend well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to pumpkin mixture. Blend until smooth. Stir in raisins, nuts and flavoring. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
Yield: approximately 3

Pueblo Feast Pinion Cookies
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening
1 egg
2 cups unbleached flour, sifted
4 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp anise seed
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup pinon nuts (pignoli),; chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon

The Pueblo Indians give much attention to food, especially on Feast Days, when they must feed their families, a circle of friends and even casual visitors. Field parties for planting or harvesting, kiva parties, a Kachina or Corn Dance, an initiation or wedding, the pueblo's Saint's Day - all require elaborate food preparation. In the Pueblo world, the households of men engaged in any ceremonial activity are the busiest, and at the conclusion of the feast, leftovers are distributed and carried home. Pueblo hospitality is identified, as everywhere, with food; under no circumstances may one refuse food or, asking for it, be refused. To a caller from the vicinity, watermelon, pinon, or peaches will be offered, and it is proper to eat before announcing the reason for the visit. For visitors from far away, whenever they arrive, a regular meal will be served. To be stingy with food is unacceptable. Visitors on Feast Days might be offered these special cookies, but we doubt there are ever any leftovers to be carried home. Preheat oven to 350. In a mixing bowl, cream 2/3 cup sugar and lard. Add egg and blend thoroughly. Stir in flour, baking powder, vanilla, and anise seed, blending thoroughly. Gradually add milk until a stiff dough is formed. Mix in the pinon nuts. Roll dough out on a lightly floured board to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch cookies with cookie cutter. Sprinkle tops with mixture of the remaining sugar and cinnamon. Bake cookies on a well-greased baking sheet for about 15 minutes, or until golden. Cool on a rack.

Cactus and Pinenut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

2007-09-15T10:54:00.000-07:00

1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
10 cups mixed baby greens
1 cup nopales, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Puree cranberries in processor until smooth. Add vinegar, onion, sugar and mustard and process until well blended. With processor running, gradually add oil and process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.) Combine greens and nopales in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

Contributor: Burning Tree Native Grill

Yield: serves 6.

Cheesy Fry Bread

2007-09-15T10:50:00.000-07:00

1 pound loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
3 tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
2 tbsp. finely chopped ramp or leek
2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1/2 t. dried white sage
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

With its pretty color and cheesy topping, this buttery bread is delicious with soups.

Pat dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 14-inch pizza pan or 15x10-inch baking pan, forming a crust. Spread with butter. Sprinkle with onion, paprika, oregano and garlic powder. Prick the crust several times with a fork; sprinkle with cheese.

Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Contributor: Burning Tree Native Grill

Yield: 8 servings

Chicken and Ramps with Sweet Potatoes

2007-05-30T15:56:00.000-07:00

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp chopped fresh sage
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tsp grated lemon rind
2 tsp chili powder
4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 sweet potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes
4 ramps or 2 leeks, white and light green part only, sliced
1 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preheat oven to 400F

Combine 1 tbsp olive oil, sasge, mustard, lemon rind, and chili.
Reserve 1 tbsp of mixture, and brush the rest over the chicken
breasts. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large oven proof skillet over medium
heat. Add chicken breasts, and cook 2 minutes per side or until browned.
Remove from skillet and toss in sweet potatoes. Saute for 1 minute, add
ramps or leeks and saute for 2 minutes. Add stock, reserved mustard mixture
and balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, return chicken
breasts to skillet and place over vegetables. Cover skillet.

Place in oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken juices run
clear. Slice chicken breasts and serve over vegetables. Drizzle over the
pan liquid.

Contributor: Burning Tree Native Grill

Yield: serves 4.

Deviled Buffalo Burgers

2007-05-01T12:47:00.000-07:00

1 pound ground buffalo
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ketchup
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
5 soft sandwich rolls

1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients, except sandwich rolls, together. Form
into 5 patties and place on the unheated rack of a broiler pan (or in a
preheated skillet on the range-top).
2. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes until internal
temperature reaches 160°F.
3. Serve patties in soft sandwich rolls.

Contributor: Nancy Snee, North Canton, Ohio

Yield: makes 5 patties

Acorn Hominy Bread

2007-05-01T12:41:00.000-07:00

2 cups hominy; drained
2 tbl sorghum syrup
2 tbl oil
milk; to make loose paste
1/2 cup masa
1/2 cup hominy paste
1/2 cup acorn flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 pc egg
1 tbl sorghum syrup
1 tbl oil
1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
1 tbl gluten flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup dried cranberries

1. Blend first four (4) ingredients in a blender set at puree until a
smmoth loose paste is accomlished.

2. Mix the remaing ingredients with 1/2 cup of the homony paste and beat
with about 50 to 70 strokes adding more milk if to tight.

Devide into 3x5 oiled (spray) pans bake at preheated oven 375 F for 30
minutes or a tooth pick comes out clean.

Serve with vanilla ice cream drizzle with a huckleberry or blueberry sauce.

Contributor: Burning Tree Native Grill

Yield: 1 small loaf

Sage and Sherry Creamed Mushrooms on Griddled Blue Corn

2007-03-07T13:05:00.000-08:00

1 pound wild mushrooms
1 pound morrels
4 cups heavy cream
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups blue corn meal
water

Cook the corn meal to a thick mush adding salt to taste.
Oil a 9-by-2-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Pour the corn meal mush into the dish to cover the bottom evenly, about 1 inch thick. Cool completely in dish before cutting. It's best if chilled overnight.

Put the mushrooms in a stainless steel pan large enough to hold all the mushrooms and the cream. Pour the cream over the mushrooms and bring to a boil. Add the morrel mushrooms. Bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat so the mixture is simmering. Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the cream is slightly thickened. Stir often during the boiling and simmering to keep from scorching.

Add the sage and sherry and cook for 10 minutes more, stirring often. Salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.

Cut the corn meal mush into 8 squares, then into 16 triangles. Carefully remove from dish to waxed paper. Heat a griddle or skillet (non-stick works well) on medium heat. Rub both sides of the triangles with olive oil. Carefully place the triangles on griddle or skillet. Brown well on each side.

Serve on eight small plates, two triangles on each. Spoon some of the creamed mushrooms on each and garnish with whole sage leaf. You can also serve this on a platter for a buffet.

The leftover creamed mushrooms will keep up to one week in the refrigerator. It is also good on chicken, fish, toasted crusty French bread - or be creative.

Makes 8 starter servings

Buffalo Stew With Fry Bread Crust

2007-01-23T16:01:00.000-08:00

1 lb of buffalo stew meat
1 teaspoon of baking powder
4 potatoes
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons of oil
seasoning salt
tomato sauce or jar of spaghetti sauce
fry bread dough

Heat the oil in a stew pot, chop the onions add to heated oil. Cook for a couple of minutes. Rinse your stew meat add to the onions add the seasoning salt to taste and add tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce stir well covering all the meat add 1/2 cup of water get it boiling let cook for about 30 minutes add the potatoes, cover and let cook through.

Then make your bread crust.
A pinch of sugar gives the bread a yummy taste and makes it softer. Mix all the dry ingredients together then add your liquids make a soft dough roll out on a floured surface when 30 minutes has past take stew off the stove let it cool and let the dough rest for about 10 minutes then put your stew in a deep pie dish or casserole and top with the rolled out dough. Bake for about 20 - 30 minutes.

Contributor: John Koda Miller

Pueblo Roasted Pepper Salsa

2006-12-06T16:09:00.000-08:00

1 medium, each, red, yellow, green be; ll pepper,
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, or 1/2 tbsp dried
1 pc leek chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1 large tomato, seeded, chopped
2 Serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped

Cut bell peppers in half and remove seeds. Place peppers cut side down on broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 5 to 8 minutes, or until charred. Place in brown paper bag, or plastic bag, and let cool down to touch. Peel, and chop.

Combine bell peppers and remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover; refrigerate until serving
time.

Salsa can be stored up to 1 week.

Wild Rice Chowder

2006-11-22T10:34:00.000-08:00

2 cups cooked wild rice

3 potatoes, washed and cubed

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1 quart chicken broth

1 cup shredded Cheddar or Swiss cheese

3 slices cooked bacon cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup light cream or milk

Cook the potatoes in the broth until tender, 20 - 30 minutes. Add the onion cheese, bacon and cream (or milk). Simmer, stirring frequently, until cheese melts and soup is hot, not boiling. Season with salt and pepper if needed and a little parsley or wild asparagus (optional) to garnish.

Dale Carson

White Corn and Ancho Flan

2006-11-09T19:56:00.000-08:00

1 Ancho chili seeded and course chopped
2 cloves garlic peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups fresh white corn
4 eggs
4 egg yolks
2 cups half and half cream
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Put chopped chili and peeled garlic on a cookie sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes. Separate and remove garlic and chilies.
2. In a food processor puree the garlic with olive oil on cookie sheet poured in.
With the machine running, add the eggs, egg yolks, cream, salt, pepper and hot sauce (if desired). Add the corn and chili and process briefly.
3. Ladle the custard into well buttered or oiled muffin or custard
cups. Bake in a hot water bath at 375°F for 30 to 40 minutes or until
set. Remove from water bath and let cool. Slide a knife around the
edges and invert onto a clean surface. Place each flan on a plate and
serve.

Serving Size: 1 flan
Number of Servings: 16

Pueblo Pumpkin Pinion Nut Sweetbread

2006-10-19T08:37:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 cup finely mashed or pureed pumpkin
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
2 eggs beaten foamy
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup pine nuts

Rio Grande Pueblo peoples traditionally serve a variant of this
sweetbread to parties of nut-pickers in September when piqon nuts are
bing picked from the mountain slope trees. Families camp for many weeks
in traditional areas reserved to clans.

In the recipe you can use either cooking-type pumpkin (these have
necks and thick, meaty bodies, not like jack o' lantern pumpkins) or a
sweet bright orange squash, like butternut or canned pumpkin.
Preheat oven to 350. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking
powder, sugar, spices. Stir in pumpkin, eggs, butter. Stir pine nuts
into thick batter. Scrape into a greased 6 x 9 loaf pan. Bake for 1
hour or until knif inserted in bread comes out clean.

This sweetish, spicy bread goes well with soups, stews, and can also
be a dessert, especially if you cut it apart and put yoghurt or
applesauce over it.

Yield: one loaf

Norma's Pueblo Prune And Apple Pastelito

2006-09-23T18:36:00.000-07:00

filling:
1 12 ounce package pitted prunes
3 to 4 cups water
3 to 4 ounces dried apple slices
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 to 1 1/2 cups sugar, to fast
crust:
2 to 21/4 cups all-purpose flour
10 tablespoons pure vegetable shortening (½ pound; )
1/2 cup cold water mixed with 1/2 teaspoon; cider vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

To make the tilling: Place prunes and water in a large saucepan and bring
to a boil over medium-high heat, Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until
prunes have softened, 1B1o20 minutes. Remove the prunes with a slotted
spoon and drain well. Add the dded apple slices to the prune liquid and
simmer undl softened, tUb 15 minutes. Brain well, discarding the liquid;
dice the apples and reserve. Mash the prunes. Stir in the cinnamon, vanilla
and allspice. Add sugar to taste. Stir in the diced apples.
To make the crust: Place 2 cups of the flour in a medium-size mixing bowl.
Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the shortening into the
flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Using your hands or a fork,
gradually add in the water-vinegar mixture, Knead the dough gently until
supple, divide it in half, and gather it into two rounds. If not using
immediately. wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove the
dough from the refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes before rolling it out.
To assemble antt bake the pie: Preheat the oven to 350” F On a lightly
floured surface, roll one round of dough info a circle about 54-inch thick
and large enough to line a 12-inch pizza pan. Gently press the dough into
the pan. Prick the crust in several places with the fines of a fork. Spread
the filling evenly over the crust. Roll out the top crust and place it
over the filling. Trim any overhanging dough and flute the edges of the
pie. Use the points of kitchen scissors or a sharp knife to make decorative
slashes in the top crust, Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake on the middle
shelf of the oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven
and allow to cool. Use a pizza wheel or sharp knife to divide pie into
squares.
As an alternative to a single pie, you can make empanaditas. Roll the dough
1/8-inch thick and cut into 6-inch circles. Place ito 2 tablespoons of
filling in the middle of each circle and fold the dough over it to make a
turnover, Seal edges by fluting or pressing together with the tines of a
fork. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake in a preheated 350 F oven until
golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes.

Yield: makes l2 to 15. Recipe Author Norma Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo

Anasazi & Pinto Beans With Hominy and Chilies

2006-09-06T21:34:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 c dried anasazi beans
1 1/2 c dried pinto beans
10 c water
1 ts salt
3 c dried indian hominy
3 green anaheim chiles for -garnish

Soak the beans overnight in water to cover. In the morning rinse the beans
with cold water and place in a large pot with fresh water to cover. Stir in
the salt cover and simmer slowly 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the beans are
tender. Add water when necessary and stir occasionally to prevent the beans
from burning. Add hominy and simmer covered 1 hour stirring occasionally.
The hominy and beans should be very soft and moist but not too watery.
While the beans and hominy are cooking roast peel seed and dice the chiles.
Sprinkle on top of the cooked beans for garnish. Most southwestern
Indians grow beans. The Hopis grow a variety of beans in terraces along
their high mesas where the crop is irrigated by natural springs. After the
harvest the beans are dried and stored. Some beans are used for ceremonial
purposes - from weddings to Kachina dances - while others are used for
their day-to-day meals. For suburban and city dwellers I've found that
pinto beans white beans or red beans work well but I suggest you also
experiment with some of the other varieties of beans - like anasazi beans -
that are now available commercially. Or you may want to be adventuresome
and grow your own variety. To round out this meal the beans can be served
with Lamb Stuffed Green Chiles Pan Fried Trout or Venison

Yield: 6 servings

Wild Rice and Cranberries

2006-07-29T10:09:00.000-07:00

Wild Rice With Dried Fruit
2 cups long-grain wild rice
6 cups water
1/2 cup dried currents
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup roasted hickory nuts chopped
1/2 cup water
salt to taste

Wild rice is expensive but has a wonderful crunchy texture and nutty flavor. If you wish, cook 1 cup of wild rice and 1 cup of brown rice separately, then combine them with the fruit and seeds. Cook wild rice according to package directions, or until ends break open like flowers, about 1 hour; drain. Add wild rice with cherries and pecans. Add 1/2 cup water and salt. Cover pan; cook mixture over low heat or in
300-degree oven 15 minutes. Stir before serving.
Yield: serves 8.

Berries & Wild Rice
1 cup wild rice
1 cup fresh cranberries
3 cups water
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries2
1/2 cup maple syrup3
cinnamon to taste (approx. 1/2 teaspoon)

Cook rice and cranberries in water until rice is done. Take rice off heat and let sit for about 5 minutes (until all the water is soaked up by the rice). Mix in the remaining berries, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Can be eaten warm or cold.
1. If fresh cranberries are not available, substitute 1/2 cup dried cranberries.
2. If fresh raspberries are not available, substitute whole frozen raspberries. Avoid raspberries frozen in any kind of syrup. 3. You must use real maple syrup - not syrup that has been "flavored." Real maple syrup is a common addition to Native American recipes.

Sunflower Seed Wild Rice Pilaf
4 cup chicken broth
1 cup wild rice, rinsed well
1 3/4 cup wheat pilaf
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup cranberries, dried
1 scallion bunch, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 zest of 2 oranges, grated
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 black pepper, freshly ground

In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add wild rice to boiling broth. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 50 minutes or until rice is tender. Do not over cook. Remove to a large bowl. While the rice is cooking, in another saucepan bring about 2 1/4 cups water to a boil. Stir in the pilaf, cover and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, or until pilaf is tender. Remove from heat, let rest 15 minutes, and add to the (cooked) wild rice. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Serve at room temperature.

Cranberry/Wild Rice Stuffing
1/2 c Wild Rice, uncooked
1 c Water
1/4 c Raisins, dark or golden
5 Green Onions (scallions), chopped
1 tb Vegetable Oil
1/2 c Celery ~or- Fennel Bulb, chopped
1 c Cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 ts Orange Rind, grated
1/2 t Dried Thyme

Put the wild rice in a saucepan. Add the water and raisins and cook over medium heat for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender. Drain Sauté the onions and celery (or fennel bulb) in the oil until tender. Add the cranberries, orange rind, thyme and rice. Stuff into two Cornish hens or a 3-pound chicken, or use with turkey breast. Bake in
a 350-degree oven for 1 hour, or until the poultry is done. Wild Rice And Toasted

Sunflower Pilaf
1 cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter; melted
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh cranberries chopped
1 large onion; halved lengthwise,
and sliced thin lengthwise
1 yellow bell pepper; cut julienne strips
1/4 cup olive oil
2 1/2 cups wild rice - (abt 1 lb); rinsed well in
several changes of water and drains
4 1/2 cups chicken broth

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a small baking pan toss the sunflower seeds
with the butter, the thyme, and the salt until they are coated well and toast them in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes, or until they are crisp and fragrant. In a flameproof casserole cook the onion and the bell pepper and cranberries in the oil
over moderately-low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until they are just
softened, and with a slotted spoon transfer them to a bowl. Add the rice to the casserole and cook it, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the broth, heated to boiling, and salt and pepper to taste and bring the mixture to a boil. Bake the mixture, covered, in the middle of the oven for 40 minutes. Stir in the onion mixture, bake the pilaf, covered, for 30 minutes more, or until the rice is tender and the broth has been absorbed, and stir in the sunflower seeds.
This recipe yields 8 servings.

Stir Fried Wild Rice With Sunflower And Sun Dried Crnberries

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely-minced onions
1 tablespoon azafran
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup sun-dried cranberries
1 1/2 cup cooked wild rice
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste

Heat sauté pan. Add olive oil and sauté minced onions and azafran until translucent. Add sunflower seeds, mushrooms and sun-dried cranberries and cook until mushrooms are cooked through. Add cooked wild rice and stir-fry until rice is hot and tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. This recipe yields 2 servings. Comments: This dish is a dish that can be served year round, even during the holidays. It has a variety of flavors. The recipe is a great accompaniment for meat, fish or poultry dishes.

Wild Rice With Cranberries
1 tablespoon oil
5 medium shallots peeled and finely chopped
2 single celery ribs; finely chopped
1 cup wild rice; rinsed
1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 teaspoon aniseed
1/4 teaspoon sea salt; or to taste
4 cup water
1 teaspoon finely chopped orange zest or grate

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat the oil. Add the shallots and celery and sauté for 1 minute. Add enough water to equal 3 cups and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, dried cranberries, aniseed, and salt. Return to the boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until most of the grains have butter flied and almost all the liquid has been absorbed, about 50 minutes. Let stand, covered, off heat for 10 minutes. If there is still liquid left in the bottom of the pot, lift out the rice with a slotted spoon. Stir in toasted sunflower seeds and serve
Yield: 6 servings

Squash Blossums Anishinaabeg Style

2006-07-06T21:31:00.000-07:00

1 egg yolk
2 cups ice-cold water
1/8 tsp baking soda
1 2/3 cups white flour

Whip the egg yolk and baking soda into the water in a large dipping bowl. Sift in the flour, mix well. Batter should be thin, rather watery, run easily off a spoon. It should be used no more than 10 minutes after made, i.e. still bre quite cold when it hits the frying oil. Dip blossom, twirl to coat thoroughly, Turn after 1 minute and
fry 1 minute longer, lighter gold than the cornmeal coating in the Pueblo version. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar while still draining and hot from the oil. Keep warm in oven. Alternatively: omit sugar, serve with small dipping bowls of or berry syrup.
Traditionally, the flowers were used in soups and stews in 2 ways. In the commonest, they were thickeners -- put in at the beginning, the fragile flowers cooked away into the broth and had no individual identity. Put in near the end, they were heated through, softened a bit (especially th female blossoms, which have tiny squashes or
pumpkins forming at the stem end) as a sort of vegetable -- although the rest of the soup or stew was likely to be full of dried berries, so maybe I should say as another fruit.
Up north here, these fritters were traditionally made with pumpkin and squash flowers too. No chile or cumin was used, and about 1/2 tsp (or no) salt. A batter of flour would be more likely to be used than cornmeal if there was a good trade supply of it, because although some corn was raised, it was nowhere near as much as in the southwest, and a bit farther north of the Great Lakes, the growing season is too
short for curcurbitae.
The blossoms were most often eaten as a sweet with maple syrup or sprinkled with maple sugar -- and that's still a great way to eat these fritters, too -- blossom-beignets. You can also sprinkle them with sifted powdered sugar, as with New Orleans beignets.

Blueberry Cornbread

2006-06-21T12:24:00.000-07:00

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup blue cornmeal
3/4 cups sugar
1 tbl. baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs (large)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries or hucleberries

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease and flour 2 8X3 loaf pans

In a large bowl stir first 6 (dry) ingredients together and set aside. In a medium bowl whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Gently incorporate the wet mixture into the dry and stir until moistened. Fold in the blueberries and place batter into pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on rack for a few minutes and remove from pans and continue cooling.

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Native Amercan Meat Pie

2006-05-26T12:56:00.000-07:00

1 lb. ground buffalo or beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. azafran
1 tsp. ground garlic
1 tbsp. celery salt
2 tbsp. basil
4 c. biscuit dough

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix first 7 ingredients. Roll dough. Cut in 2 inch square. Spoon meat mix on each. Fold in half. Seal edges. 1/2 inch apart on greased cookie sheet; bake 15 minutes. Serve immediately. May be made up to 6 hours in advance. But bake just before serving.

If using prepared biscuits, separate each biscuit into 2 biscuits.

Instead of biscuits, this can be cooked before and placed on party rye.

Three Sisters Corn Casserole

2006-05-15T21:37:00.000-07:00

1 pound frozen whole kernel corn
1 pound frozen green beans
4 cups summer squash, diced (about 1 pound)
1 pint fat free sour cream
1/2 Cup egg substitute, beaten
4 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup Jalapeno peppers, diced
1/2 cup reduced fat Montery Jack cheese, diced
Vegetable oil spray

In a large mixing bowl, mix sour cream and egg substitute together. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Coat a baking pan or casserole dish with vegetable oil spray and fill with mixture. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes until golden brown.

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Apache Acorn Ravioli In Clear Broth

2006-05-07T18:54:00.000-07:00

2 green anaheim chiles
1 tb unsalted butter
1 tb acorns shelled and finely chopped Or
1 tb pistacio nuts unsalted
3 oz to 4 oz soft white goat cheese
1 recipe basic egg ravioli dough
2 ts kosher salt
1 qt water
CLEAR BROTH
6 c chicken stock
1 scallion, green part only, diagonal; ly sliced
1/2 ts azafran

Roast the chiles then peel, seed, devein and coarsely chop them, Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat and add the acorns. Saute 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the green chiles and saute another minute. Remove from the ehat, mix together with the goat cheese and set aside.
Prepare a stencil by cutting adesign out of a piece of cardboard. For the ravioli in the photograph, we cfut a stencil 5 inches in length, 3 inches in height, with 1-inch steps.
Roll out the ravioli dough as thinly as possible. Fold the dough in half, place the stencil over the dough and, with a sharp knife, cut around it. Repeat this process 11 times to make 24 identical pieces of dough.
Lay 12 cut out pieces of dough on a board and place about 1 tablespoon of the acorn filling in the center of each. Moisten the outer edges of each piece of the dough. Place the other 12 pieces on top, and press the edges together with your fingers. If the edges are slightly uneven, trim them. Set aside.
Add the salt to the water in a wide, large saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the ravioli and cook 3 minutes, until tender and translucent around the edges. Drain and set aside.
Bring the stock to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and azafran and simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour 1 cup of the broth into each bowl.
Add some ravioli and serve.

Contributor: 'Native American Cooking,' by Lois Ellen Frank

Yield: 6 servings

Green Beans with Leeks and Toasted Pinenuts

2006-04-22T16:34:00.000-07:00

1 ea leek, trimmed
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon pine nuts

Interesting presentation of green beans with Native American flavour, leeks (ramps) and pinenuts. The sweetness of fresh green beans is enhanced by cooking them with leeks. Pine nuts are a welcome addition both for texture and flavor. Serve this
side dish with roasted meats, fish or as part of a buffet. Preparation Cook: 25 Min
1. Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, slice the
leek very thin and soak the slices in a bowl of cold water. Allow the dirt
to settle before removing the leek with a small strainer without
disturbing the dirt.
2. Blanch the green beans in the boiling water until very green and just
tender with a slight crisp to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Using tongs, transfer beans to a bowl of ice water to stop their
cooking. Do not pour out the boiling water.
4. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the leeks for 3 minutes; drain
well. Heat the butter, oil, and pine nuts together in a large saute pan
over medium-high heat. Keep the pan in constant motion to toast the pine
nuts, about 2 minutes.
5. Stir in green beans and leeks. Cook until heated, about 4 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

Contributor: The Culinary Institute of America

Hualapai Rabbit Stew

2006-04-20T10:14:00.000-07:00

1 pc rabbit; cut in quarters
1/4 cup pine kernels
1 pc medium onion; chopped
2 stems celery; chopped
Salt and Pepper; to taste
1/4 cup flour
2 tbl oil
2 cups water

Cut rabbit into quarters coat with flour salt and pepper add to large pot with oil and brown well add onion, pine nuts and celery cook until onion is translucent add water and simmer until meat starts to fall from bones adjust with salt and pepper. Serve with frybread or corn bread.

Contributor: Donna Eagle Point Hualapai Tribe Peach Springs AZ

Burning Tree Fry Bread

2006-03-24T19:53:00.000-08:00

4 cups flour
3 tbl powder milk
1 tbl baking powder
1 tsp Salt
1/4 cup oil
1 1/2 cups hot water
3 tbl blue corn meal; for bluecorn frybread onl

Mix first four ingreadients add the oil and hot water and knead slightly as for bisquit dough. Devide into 6 balls of dough, brush with oil and store in air tight container. Punch down the dough ball into flat pancake and cook in hot oil turning once to brown both sides.
Contributor: Burning Tree Restaurant (Award Winning)
Yield: 6 fry bread

Burning Tree Anasazi Beans

2006-03-24T19:47:00.000-08:00

2 cup dried anasazi beans
10 seeds coriander; grind
8 seeds juniper berries; grind
1 Pc onion; chopped
1 tblsp salad oil
1 Tsp red chili powder
1 Tsp oregano; dried
2 1/2 qt Water
1 Tsp Salt
1 cup cooked black beans optional

Rinse and soak beans overnite. Warm oil in soup pot add onion and spices and cook 3 or 4 minutes. Drain beans and add with water to pot cook until done. Mash beans and cook until thicken to consistency desired. Add cooked black beans if desired.
Contributor: Burning Tree Restaurant

Burning Tree Native Pizza

2006-03-24T19:29:00.000-08:00

1 pc Burning Tree Frybread; cooked and hot
1/2 cup anasazi beans; mashed and hot
1/2 cup cheddar cheese; grated
1/2 cup buffalo sausage; cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup backon; cooked and chopped
1/4 cup jalapinos; pickled and sliced

Cook the frybread do not allow to bubble too large after brown on both sides and while hot spread with beans and sprinkle cheese then add sausage, bacon and jalapinos evenly over the cheese. Place in a broiler until cheese is melted. Slice and serve. Remember the fry bread is cooked and brown so cover all areas with beans and cheese and don't over cook.
Burning Tree Restaurant

Native Vegetarian

2006-02-25T17:09:00.000-08:00

Wild Honey Roasted Vegetables

2 Pcs kumara (sweet potato)
2 Pcs sun chokes (note if you can not find replace with parsnips)
3 Pcs carrots
1/2 cup of wild honey ( any honey will do)
2 tspoons of olive oil or any other oil

Preheat oven at 190 degrees C 1) Peel Vegetables and cut into lengths 2)
Mix Honey and oil together and pour into a Roasting Dish 3) Heat at 190
degrees C for 5 minutes 4) Remove from oven and add vegetables to roasting
dish 5) Turn vegetables in honey and oil mixture to coat them 6) Bake at
190 degrees C for between 35-40 minutes, turning regularly, until
vegetables are golden and cooked.

Serve Hot......... Add some herbs to suit your tastes if you wish...
Yield: serves 5

Mixed Grain Mushroom Casserole

1/2 cup wild rice
1/2 cup pearl barley (originally quinoa but you may not be able to locate it)
1/2 cup brown rice
1/4 cup oil
1 large onion; thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves; chopped
4 tablespoon oil
1/2 lb mushrooms; thickly sliced
3 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1 salt & pepper; to taste

Combine grains in a mixing bowl and set aside. Pour the oil into a 2-3 qt.
casserole which is safe for both stovetop and oven cooking, and place on
med. heat. When hot , saute onion and garlic until tender and translucent,
about 5-6 mins. Add the mixed grains and saute for 1 min., stirring
constantly.
Meanwhile melt butter or margarine (if using) in a separate pan on med.
high heat. When hot , add mushrooms and saute quickly, stirring frequently,
until the shrooms are hot and have just absorbed the "butter" (about 1
min.). Immediately remove from heat.
Add the broth, herbs, and mushrooms to the casserole with the onions and
grains, and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover
tightly (use aluminum foil between pot and cover if necessary for a good
seal), and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hr.
NOTES: I use alot less oil (only as much as needed to keep things from
sticking in my cast-iron dutch oven), add hot peppers and fresh herbs
(rosemary is especially delicious; i dislike dried oregano so i use less or
none), add soy sauce instead of salt, and saute the mushrooms first in the
same pan (taking them out when done) so i dont have to wash two pans
:^>. Frankly i can't see where they get 8 servings from, this lasts me
maybe 3 meals....It's really a hearty dish, so save it for a cold day (some
of us still have a few left, despite the advent of spring). Enjoy!
(8 servings as a side dish, less as an entree)

Basic Yellow Mesquite Cake

2 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. mesquite flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tbsp. salt
3/4 c. oil or non-dairy margarine
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/3 c. milk

Mesquite flour will give a delicate and distinctive flavor to your cakes.
Sift the flours, salt, and baking powder in a bowl
Beat the sugar, vanilla, and oil or margarine in a separate bowl
Mix slowly the content of the 2 bowls, and the milk. Beat until smooth.
Pour the batter into 2 greased 9-inch round cake pans.
Bake for 30 minutes in a pre-heated, 350 degrees F oven.
Note: mesquite flour can be purchased in health food stores or on the internet

Missiiagan-Pakwejigan (Sunflower Bannock)

algonquin, breads
3 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
3 1/4 cup water
2 1/2 tsp salt
6 tbl corn flour
2/3 cup corn oil

Put the sunflower seeds, water & salt into a pot, cover & let simmer for 1
1/2 hours. When well cookked, crush the seeds to amke a paste. Add the corn
flour, 1 tablespoon at a time to thicken. Work with your hands; cool a
little. Make small, flat pancakes of approximately 5' diameter. Heat oil &
fry both sides, adding more oil if necessary. Drain well & eat.

Algonquin Wild Nut Soup (Paganenes)

24 oz. hazelnuts, crushed
6 shallots, with tops
3 T. parsley, chopped
6 cup stock, vegetable
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Place all ingredients in a large soup pot & simmer slowly over a medium
heat
for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Butternut Squash With Cranberries

2 pounds butternut squash or sweet potatoes
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 1-1/2 cups cranberries
1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail (or aprico; t nectar)
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or hazelnuts (filbe; rts), toasted
orange peel strips (optional)

Expand your use of tart cranberries by including them in vegetable side
dishes, such as this simmered butternut squash.
Peel squash or sweet potatoes. Halve squash lengthwise and remove seeds.
Slice squash or sweet potatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
In a large skillet cook squash or potatoes and cloves in olive oil covered,
over medium heat for 8 minutes or until nearly tender. Stir occasionally.
Add cranberries, juice or nectar, and shredded orange peel. Heat to
boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until squash is
just tender, stirring once or twice. Remove from heat.
Gently stir in maple syrup and walnuts or hazelnuts. Garnish with orange
peel strips, if desired. Serve immediately.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Pueblo Lamb and Wild Rice

2006-02-15T19:46:00.000-08:00

4 tablespoons oil
3 cups ramps or leeks, diced
1 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups uncooked wild rice
2 cups water, boiling
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon peel, grated
2 teaspoons each salt and ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili, ground
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/4 teaspoon azafran
1/4 teaspoon oregeno
1/2 cup dry cranberries
2 1/4 pounds grilled lamb, cut in 2' x 2' chunks
36 cherry tomatoes, whole, grilled
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Crunchy pine nuts combine to make the rice even more memorable.Heat oil in large skillet. Sauté ramps/leeks and nuts over medium heat until onion softens and nuts are browned. Add butter and rice to skillet; sauté 5 minutes until rice absorbs the
butter. Add boiling water and chicken broth and simmer until all liquid
evaporates, about 20 minutes. Add lemon, and spices to rice mixture, stir to combine.

Place a service of rice on plate. Top with lamb and tomatoes and serve. Sprinkle with cranberries, salt and pepper.
Yield: 12 servings

Inca Potato Salad

2006-01-31T12:14:00.000-08:00

1 pound purple potatoes*
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash ground pepper
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed

* Native Peruvian purple potatoes can be found in many specialtyt and health food markets, if you can not find use russet potato.
Wash potatoes; do not pare. Dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
Sauté potatoes, onions, garlic and chili powder in oil until onions are tender. Add broth and mix well, bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa, salt and pepper; return to boil. Stir, cover and reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes.
Turn off heat, add corn and let stand covered, 5 minutes. Mix gently to
fluff. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
Variation: Add 1/2 cup dried chopped pineapple with corn
Yield: 6 servings

Butternut Squash and Chile Pan-Fry

2006-01-26T11:52:00.000-08:00

1 medium butternut squash, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
1 pound fresh green poblano chiles (about 4 whole peppers), OR
1 cup canned poblanos
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup grated monterey jack

Cook Time: 30 minutes
With a vegetable peeler, peel the squash, then cut in half, and remove the
seeds. Cut the squash into 1/4-inch pieces. Roast the peppers by placing them over a stovetop gas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, about 7 to 10 minutes. (Alternately, the peppers can be roasted under a broiler, or on top of a gas or charcoal grill.) Place the blackened peppers in a plastic or paper bag, and let rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
Remove the stems and seeds, and chop.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the
onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the squash, salt, and chili powder, and stir well. Cover and cook until the squash is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in chiles and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese over the vegetables and cover. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Serve hot out of the pan.
Contributor: Emeril Lagasse, 2001
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Preparation Time: 30 mi

Swan Spirit's Berry Cobbler

2006-01-09T09:00:00.000-08:00

1 quart fresh strawberries or
blackberries, washed (if you
use strawberries, slice them in half)
1/2 cup sugar
TOPPING
1 cup corn meal
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour milk
2 tablespoon melted butter or margarine
SAUCE
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Place berries in a 2-quart baking dish, and sprinkle with sugar. For
the topping, mix together all dry ingredients, then quickly stir in
the milk and melted butter or margarine. Drop batter by the
tablespoon on top of berries, forming a design of rounds. Mix
together sauce ingredients, and pour over batter and exposed berries.

Bake in a moderately hot oven, 375 degrees, for 1 hour. Serve at room
temperature.

Southern Indian women, being both creative and experimental cooks,
sweetened their corn-meal batter, mixed it with wild blackberries or
strawberries, and baked the two together in to a kind of cobbler.
From: "Swan Spirit"

Yield: 4 servings

BlueCorn-Pinon Pancakes With Cranberry Compote

2005-12-23T10:17:00.000-08:00

Cranberry-pinon compote:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup whole cranberry sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground mexican cinnamon (canela) or; other ground cinnamon
1 drop pure almond extract
Pancakes:
1 1/4 cups pine nuts
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup blue cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
2 drops pure almond extract
vegetable oil, for pan frying

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prepare the compote: Warm the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in the pine nuts and saute until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully; they will continue cooking off of the heat and can burn easily. In a saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, corn syrup, cinnamon, and almond extract. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the pine nuts. Keep the compote warm or let it cool to room temperature. Start the pancake batter, placing 3/4 cup of the nuts in a food processor and pulsing briefly until ground. Avoid processing the nuts so long that they turn to butter. Add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt and pulse to combine just until a coarse meal forms. Spoon the mixture into a large bowl and stir in the butter until it disappears. Add the eggs, milk, almond extract, and remaining nuts. Warm a griddle or a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Pour a thin film of oil onto the griddle. Pour or spoon out the batter onto the hot griddle, where it should sizzle and hiss. A generous 3 tablespoons of batter will make a 4-inch pancake. Make as many cakes as you can fit without crowding. Cook the pancakes until their top surface is covered in tiny bubbles but before all the bubbles pop, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook until the second side is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a bit more oil to the griddle as needed. Serve the pancakes
immediately, accompanied with the warm compote.

Contributor: A Real American Breakfast

Yield: 4 servings

Cornmeal Cookies (Se-Lu I-Sa U=Ga=Na=s=Da)

2005-12-13T14:28:00.000-08:00

cream together:
3/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup Sugar
add the following ingredientsuntil smooth:
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
add and mix well:
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tsp. baking powered
1/4 tsp. salt
optional:
1/2 cup raisins

Drop dough from tablespoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 Degrees
about 15 minutes until lightly browned

Roast Venison Roulade

2005-12-07T11:44:00.000-08:00

butter
flour, mixed with salt and pepper,; garlic salt
6 ramps or large leek; coarse chop white part
6 morrels or large package fresh mushrooms
venison steaks as many as needed
toothpicks
hammer

Roll steaks in seasoned flour. Pound flat, adding more flour as necessary. Dice leek and mushrooms, mix together. Roll the mixture in the flattened venison steaks. Skewer with toothpicks every two inches. Cut rollups in bite size pieces, sauté in butter. (Each rollup should have a toothpick.) Transfer meat to a casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy, boiled fidle head and a salad of wild greens.
Contributor: Dawa Indians, Michigan

Reservation Style Chicken

2005-12-01T11:55:00.000-08:00

2 large onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil or olive oil
2 cups cooked brown rice
nonstick spray coating
2 1/2 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks),skinned
1 8 ounce carton plain low fat yogurt
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped green or sweet red pepper
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
parsley sprigs

In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in hot oil till onion is tender but not brown. Stir in cooked brown rice. Spray a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2 inch baking dish with nonstick spray coating. Spread rice mixture in baking dish. Arrange chicken pieces atop rice. In a mixing bowl stir together yogurt, flour, cumin, ginger, and 1/2
teaspoon salt. Stir in chopped green or sweet red pepper. Spoon over chicken in dish.Bake, covered, in a 350º oven for 50 to 60 minutes or till chicken is tender.
Serve with chopped tomatoes. Garnish with parsley.