"Do you know American's Original People?"

Did you know that many Native American tribes and nations were farming as early as 1200 BC?

Did you know that 60% of the world's food eaten today is of American Indian origin?

Did you know that cotton cloth was invented by the Native Americans?

Over 600 Indian Nations & Tribes still live in the United States and 108 live in California. And countless tribes live in Mexico and South America.

Some 75 million Indians lived in North America before Columbus came. By his second trip, Old World diseases had infected and killed two thirds of the New World's American Indians.

Thank you:
Facts taken from a newsletter from the Manataka American Indian Council- "Do you know American's Original People?"

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

"Do you know American's Original People?"

In the 2000 census North American Indians and Alaskan Natives number only about 2.5 million.

Native American Indians believe that patience is considered a good quality and that respected members of some Nations are ones who shares and gives their wisdom and wealth to others.

My inspiration in collecting and sharing these recipes is to continue in that tradition of sharing wisdom and wealth.

My cookbook also has a Mini Tutorial for you and your family to learn "Pow Wow Etiquette"!

Enjoy,
Love, Vera

My Sparkpeople Cookbook is "Food Origins ~ Native American" is at: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/Cookbooks.asp?cookbook=462388

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Native Americans carried dried Acorn Cakes, Pemmican, shredded meat and or soups on journeys.

Pre-mix the dried ingredients in a zip lock bag to carry along on a camping trip to make Apache Indian bread over an open fire.

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Acorn bread is a delicious, sweet, crumbly dessert bread that was introduced to Colonists by Native Americans.

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Acorns taste like a cross between hazelnuts and sunflower seeds and were nearly as important a food to Native Americans as corn, squash and beans.

Cherokee, Apache, Pima, Ojibwa, and most all other Native Americans tribes across the oak growing North and South America routinely harvested and used acorn nuts from oak trees and they taught early settlers how to harvest and use acorns, corn and other traditional foods too.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

This delicious (and low calorie) fall soup could really be made with any squash - it's wonderful with butternut as well as acorn!

Submitted by LOVELYMRSB

This hearty side dish includes pine nuts, which are a waist slimming MUFA. As a side dish, halve each half to yield 8 servings. Also yummy all by itself as a complete meatless meal! You can reduce the calorie count if you leave out the cheese or use reduced fat cheese, and it still tastes great!

Submitted by KKS5369

with chorizo and black beans

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Submitted by CELTIC_WITCH

no need for sugar!

Submitted by MOONTOES1

Fantastic Vegetable Dish! Serve with steamed Wild Rice and a grilled Venison Steak!

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Uses all native American foods for a lunch dish chock full of veggies.

Submitted by PATTYHANS

Enjoy! This is a Native American favorite from the Seminole Indian Nation in Florida and other southern states.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Native Seminole Indian Braves caught alligators in Florida and other southern states for meat and for the thick leather to trade.

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Amaranth is full of high quality protein and is high in fiber. It can be used in applications similar to polenta as once cooled it will hold together. Makes about 1 cup cooked.

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

Ingredients indigenous to the New World, like amaranth, quinoa, and corn, have a natural affinity. In this soup, the amaranth and quinoa add substance and subtle flavor variations to the more familiar taste of sweet corn.

Submitted by LIBERTYM

This recipe comes from Mexico. The first time I ate it no-one told me what I was eating. I ate 3 tostadas before anyone would tell me what it was made of. When they told me I would have never tried it had I known, and I would have missed out on a favorite dish of mine and my grandmas.

It may sound like it's unhealthy and scary, but it really is a safe and healthy. I've been eating it for years and never gotten sick.

Submitted by VIAJANDODAWN

Submitted by MILYBUG

From the book FOODS OF THE SOUTHWEST INDIAN NATIONS by Lois Ellen Frank

Submitted by NOIRE3

Quick 'n easy after dinner treat (or breakfast)!

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Submitted by ANNIEH-B

Quick and simple stove-top biscuit

Submitted by MAMROTU73

Bannock is our family favorite. We love to eat it with stews & soups & toasted.

Submitted by VALLEY_GIRL

Authentic Cree Bannock Recipe

Submitted by LGWHITFORD

Native Americans have had Bannock cooking over a campfire for many many years. It's now becoming popular with campers.

Prepare a favorite bannock recipe, bake in an oven or divide the dough into egg sized lumps and firmly wrap each lump around the end of a four foot stick. Prop the stick securely over the fire until golden brown. Turn the stick to cook the bread evenly.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

"This recipe comes from the Cappilano Reserve, Chilliwack, BC and belongs to the Shuswap people. "

Submitted by TOANDFRO

For convenience, use canned black beans instead of the dried variety in this recipe. Although canned beans typically contain more sodium than home-cooked beans, you can rinse and drain them before use to help lessen the amount of sodium.

Source: Mayo Clinic

Submitted by FABACEOUS

Recipe from Women's Running Magazine, March 2011.

Submitted by FIT-WHIT

This is an easy, tender, delicious bear roast that you can cook over night in a crock pot or in your Dutch Oven at the campsite.

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Submitted by CREATIVELIZA

A yummy low fat, high protein side dish

Submitted by SCDAILEY

Wojapi is a thick berry sauce. If your berries are ripe and tasty, there is no need to add additional sweeteners.

Traditionally, Wojapi is not made with cornstarch, flour or sugar.

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Slow Roast or Crockpot overnight or roast in your Dutch Oven at the campsite!

Your choice. Either cook your wild boar leg in the oven at a low temperature for several hours.

Or brown it on all sides in a large cast iron skillet, place in a a slow cooker with a can each of Onion Soup, Mushroom Soup and water.

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Cook overnight and stick a few cloves in wild game meats to reduce their wild game taste. Great for Dutch Oven at Campsite.

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Native American people used every bit of their food resources that they could.

Buffalo meat for cooking, the hide for blankets, rugs and clothing, teeth and bones to make tools and jewelry.

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As a food source, buffalo tends to be very lean. It is cut across the grain to use for meat, chili and stew dishes.

Buffalo meat can be ground and grilled to make a great hamburger!

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Tasty gluten-free meatballs made from buffalo meat.

Submitted by JESJES

This jerky is high protein and low fat. Perfect for a snack on the go! 1 oz. is approximately 60 calories, 0.5 grams fat, and 15 grams protein!

Submitted by BANANAFISH711

My husband always orders these when we go out so I decided to make them at home and he LOVED them!!

Submitted by HOTOMALE

This is the buffalo version of Joy of Cooking's Chile con Carne.

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Submitted by SWIZZLEPOP13

A wonderful Autumn or Winter vegetable dish. Rich and satisfying, but light on calories.

Submitted by OPERACHIC

The original Butternut Squash Casserole was submitted by BUCKEYEGIRL45

I substituted eggs for egg beaters, sugar for spenda, milk for soy milk

Submitted by ALLIZBER

This is one of my favorites, I have tried many butternut squash recipes and this still tops them all in my opinion!

Submitted by JANNERS1980

Remarkably moist and tender, this cake gets its warmth from spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and a hint of black pepper. Whole-wheat pastry flour adds nutrients without compromising taste or texture.

Submitted by LIFECHANGE7776

Under 100 calories per serving, this is one of my favorite fall & winter soups. It is no fuss simple, healthy with bold enough taste to have with whole grain crusty breads. The best part is all the ingredients store well for a long time ... so keep them in the pantry and you'll have a nice starter or light meal on hand for a 'to bad to go out to the store' day!

Submitted by LADY-SHERRY

This project was spear headed by Bev!! Our original team captain, we are rooting for you Doll!!!
"Last week I made a Roasted Butternut Squash, Apple and Pecan Salad - that was delish to...I guess I should share these recipes "

Submitted by BABYLUVMONKEY

For added flavor, cook eggs with melted bacon fat or cut calories and fat by using a cooking spray.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Stove top meal that is easy and quick to make. I added 1 grated zuccini to this recipe and I think it was the best I have ever made. I will add it as a regular ingredient.

Submitted by MJBARN1

"Chitlins" or Chitterlings are the small intestine of a hog. My NA Grandfather was a hog farmer and he used every bit of the hog he could.

Cooked properly it is a fine meal. Use potatoes to absorb the smell of the chitterlings while cooking.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Fantastic!! Adapted from a Food Network recipe to reduce the calories and sodium content.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Delicious and wholesome! We love having this in the summer time when there's so much fresh sweet corn!

Submitted by REBECCAANN08

A delicious & different soup!

Submitted by 53PINKROSES

One of my favorite side dishes for the winter holidays
(Thanksgiving, Christmas etc.)
Best made the day before so it can marinate.

Submitted by BOADICEAG

A wonderful fresh summer salad, perfect for a cookout or potluck

Submitted by MORGAN75

From Five Gables Inn in Boothbay, ME.

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Submitted by QPET05

An easy stew in just 3 steps!

I used all the "light" or fat free kinds of ingredients I could and it's not the best for a good diet but, for a nice change on occation this is a very tastey dish that my whole family loves. I hope yours will, too!

Submitted by CASSDRAGON23

The staple foods for Native Americans are the combination of corn or maize, beans and squash which were called 'The Three Sisters".

Most every meal contains at least one or all three of these foods.

Native people planted the three plants together such that the beans grew on the tall stalks of the corn, while the squash formed a ground cover to protect the plants from weeds.

They grew corn or maize, for hominy and dried it to make corn meal. Flour for bread was made from dried, ground acorns.

They had plantations and grew potatoes, pumpkins, beans, tomatoes, peppers, sassafras, muscadines, blackberries, raspberries, other wild berries and wild onions.

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Other staple food are: Quinoa which is a variety of amaranth and sumpweed or marsh elder.

They also grew barley, maygrass, sunflower and foraged for mushrooms.

They harvested seafood, fish, oysters and salmon. And kept live stock like pigs.

They hunted wild game, boar, deer, duck, opossums, pheasant, quail, rabbit, raccoon, squirrels and buffalo.

These were all staple foods for the Western Native Cultures.

And all parts of the animal was used including chitterlings, which are fried large intestines of hogs, pork brain and eggs and livermush made from hog liver.

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Keep on hand in fridge at all times ! Serve with humus, salsa, or avacado dip if desired.

Submitted by TOUDLES

had this at a community dinner in the mid 90s-so good I never forgot it! Now, more than 15 years later I have cracked the code!

Submitted by ZAPHIRAH

This is a recipe that we converted from a deer marinade in a Field and Stream magazine. It really removes the wild game flavoring of the deer and is a lower fat option from beef. It is also good to add a rutabaga.

Submitted by PAIGE2017

Wild meats tend to have a "gamey" flavor. You can reduce that taste by skimming away all excess fat.

You can grill or pan fry your streaks.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Use very young dandelion leaves. Dandelion is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Iron, Potassium and Manganese.

Read More http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2441/2#ixzz1GkQALnyD

Submitted by TWOTIMESS

Based on a recipe for dandelion soup, can be made with any bitter green. I made with an un-named bitter green from the CSA, but I'm sure it would be good with arugula or radiccio.

Submitted by ARIANERA

Easy, no-fuss delicious roast duck. The cooking technique makes the skin crispy and renders most of the fat out. Recipe from Gourmet Magazine.

Submitted by LITTLE_NIKKE

Pekin ducks, also called Long Island ducks, are the only choice in most supermarkets. Almost always sold frozen, the duck must defrost in the refrigerator for at least one day before cooking. To feed six people, steam one duck after the other and then roast all the pieces together in an oversized roasting pan or a large jelly-roll pan.

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Being on HCG Protocol is not as bad as some may think, there are several meals that I don't miss or feel that I'm giving up on great taste or satisfaction.
Whether you are on HCG or just 'really' wanting to have a very low caloric meal to make up for a little splurge somewhere in your day, here is approximately a 200 calorie 'meal'.

Submitted by BABEEBLOOS

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Submitted by GREGINND

The Gathering of Nations is the largest Pow Wow in North America takes place in April every year in the Duke City, New Mexico and draws an incredible number of tribal peoples from North, Central and South America.

This is definitely a one of a kind Native American event, and nothing else even comes close.

The powwow program also includes the crowning of Miss Indian World. Its pageantry, along with its cultural beauty, exemplifies the pride and dignity of the culture and traditions of Native women across the United States and Canada.

For more information:
http://www.gatheringofnations.com/front.htm

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Six tribes – the Kaw, Osage, Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee, Ponca and Tonkawa – gather each year to celebrate their tribal heritage.

They sing, drum and compete in intricate and powerful dances, don colorful tribal regalia and share meals while catching up with each other.

This free event held in Ponca City the last Friday and Saturday of each September is open to the public and often considered one of the most significant American Indian events in the United States.

For more information contact:
Standing Bear Park
Ponca City, OK 74601
Phone: 580-762-1514 580-762-3148

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

My Mother is Creek and my Father is Seminole.

Making fry bread takes alot of practice. Keep trying if your first batch isn't perfect.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Mom's recipe.

Submitted by I.AM_CMARTIN

Fried bread commonly made by Native Americans, resembles Elephant Ears

Submitted by BRENNI77

These can be used for NA Indian Tacos or as a sweet treat topped with powdered sugar & cinnamon, maple syrup or honey.

Submitted by RIMAJO

Many southeastern foods are adapted from the native tribes. Some of the Cherokee dishes are fried green tomatoes, greens or ramps, cornbread, hoecakes, bean bread, many peanut dishes.

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Dumpling Lovers Unite!!

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Submitted by MRSDOLL1

These are a traditional Native American cake. They are great for breakfast with syrup or as a side dish topped with cheese for dinner.

Submitted by OIL_FIELD_WIFE

(adapted from inmamaskitchen.com)

Submitted by BSHOWELL

I come from a family of farmers. My Grandparent's used almost every part of the hog that they butchered including the head and ears.

This is the closest recipe that I could find that resembles my grandmother "Bigmamma's' old family favorite Hog Head Cheese or Souse.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Cherokee first settled in southeastern North American between A.D. 1000 and 1500. Cherokees referred to themselves as "the Real People" or "the Principal People", which in their language is Ani-yun'wiya' .

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

I love hominy. When I was a child, I called it harmony. Enjoy!!

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American Indian

Submitted by WALLOWINGBULLD

This easy to make bread is great as a dessert topped with cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or honey or as a part of a main dish like tacos.

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Pow Wow Etiquette | Native American Culture | Powwows.com
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1. Be on time. The committee is doing everything possible to ensure that activities begin and run smoothly. Please cooperate in this regard.
2. Appropriate dress and behavior is required in the arena. Anyone unwilling to abide by this rule will be asked to leave by the Arena Director. (If you are going to dance, try to wear dance clothes.)
3. Arena benches are reserved for dancers. Dancers wishing to reserve a space on the bench should place a blanket in that space before the dance begins. Please do not sit on someone else’s blanket unless invited. Uncovered benches are considered unreserved.
4. Listen to the Master of Ceremonies. He will announce who is to dance, and when.
5. Respect the position of the Head Man and Head Woman Dancers. Their role entitles them to start each song or set of songs. Please wait until they have started to dance before you join in.

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6. Dance as long and as hard as you can. When not dancing, be quiet and respect the arena
7. Be aware that someone standing behind you may not be able to see over you. Make room, step aside, sit, or kneel if someone is behind you.
8. Show respect to the flags and Honor Songs by standing during “special” songs.” Stand in place until the sponsors of the song have danced a complete circle and have come around you, and then join in. If you are not dancing, continue to stand quietly until the song is completed.
9. While dancing at any paw wow, honor the protocol of the sponsoring group.
10. Some songs require that you dance only if you are familiar with the routine or are eligible to participate. Trot dances, Snake, Buffalo, etc. require particular steps or routines. If you are not familiar with these dances, observe and learn. Watch the head dancers to learn the procedures. Only veterans are permitted to dance some veteran’s songs, unless otherwise stated; listen to the MC for instructions.
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Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Based on a wonderful recipe from McCall's Cooking School, Meat #22. The intro says, "Lamb and beans the French way. To most Americans, accustomed to pork with their beans, lamb with white beans is an unusual combination. But it's an everyday meal to the French, particularly those from Brittany. The beans are cooked until tender, combined with garlic, onion, herbs and plum tomatoes, then cooked again for several hours with the lamb. We like our roast lamb fairly well done, while the French prefer it pink. A meat thermometer is a great help in roasting it to just the right degree."

Submitted by NAPLESNANCY

I use organic ingredients.

Note on beans:
I use this year's organic dry beans obtained from the farmer.
I don't need to soak or pre cook them.
If you are using last year's beans or commercially bought beans, you'll need to soak them at least and maybe pre cook them.

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serves 4

Submitted by NOIRE3

These are one of my favorite things to snack on! When they dry, they decrease in size tremendously, so start out with a lot.

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Submitted by KITTY1970

A couple tweaks to the ingredients lightens up this wonderfully warm winter soup.

Submitted by PRAIRIEHARPY

Simple base soup that you can add anything to..even if you do not like oysters. You can add any meat you want. Even potatoes. It's simple, yummy, and good for you.

Submitted by AASIMMONS87

This traditional Native American food made from dried meat pounded into a paste could be preserved for long periods of time in the form of pressed cakes. It was especially useful on long journeys or hunting expeditions. This Pemmican makes a great tasting snack like Granola does. It's loaded with Vitamins so if you're very busy and you forget to eat, this would be a great thing to have with you for emergency purposes. You can dry this outside for 2 days or in the oven for 2 hours.

Submitted by BOBBIY

This is a delicious homemade jerky recipe we developed because we were tired of expensive store-bought jerky which contained lots of sugar and not nearly enough flavor.

I set the # of servings to 100 to make it easy to convert to however many slices you make.

Enjoy but be careful . . . it is highly addictive and you may find yourself eating it all at once!

Submitted by NEWJOHN4NEWYEAR

from AllRecipes.com - revised to cook in a crockpot

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Submitted by ROSEMOSER

Nice and hearty on a cold day. Even my kids like this.

Submitted by HOLLI_D

Who doesn't love sweet potatoes and walnuts? These delicious items are packed with nutrients and vitamins and are perfect for breakfast, a quick snack or tea time. Taken from an inspirational pescatarian, she used three mini loaf pans for my bread – you can use a muffin tin or a large loaf pan, its up to you.

Submitted by NULYFENUME

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 122 calories; 5 g fat (0 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 323 mg sodium; 429 mg potassium.

Submitted by NEWLIFE1974

This is a twist on a recipe from recipezaar.com. The cinnamon honey butter makes it sweet enough. You can add sugar if you have a sweet tooth. If you don't have cinnamon honey butter, you can use butter, cinnamon and sugar.

Submitted by VSWDMB

I tweeked this to lower calories and fat. My neice made this for me from Rachel Rays comfort foods cook book, and it was not bad cal or fat wise but I tweeked it anyway, so I could eat even more of it. It is really good and full of healthy goodies. Nice with toast or fresh bread on a cold night, or when you need comforting.

Submitted by WENDI_WA1

Turn the seeds you've scooped from your jack-o-lantern into a tasty snack!

Submitted by SPARKYCARLEY

Native American Braves in their ceremonial garments.

11. The Flag Song, or Indian National Anthem, is sung when the American Flag is raised or lowered. Please stand and remove hats during the singing of this song. It is not a song for dancing.
12. Powwows are usually non-profit. It depends upon donations, raffles, blanket dances, etc. for support. Donations are encouraged as a way to honor someone. Any participant can drop money onto the blanket to aid in the powwow expenses. Support the committee and buy raffle tickets.
13. Certain items of religious significance should be worn only by those qualified to do so. Respect the traditions.
14. Giveaways, attributes of Indian generosity, are held at many dances. They are acknowledgments of appreciation to recipients for honor given. When receiving a gift, the recipient thanks everyone involved in the giving. Note: all specials and giveaways must be coordinated with the Master of Ceremonies. Please remember that it is traditional to make a monetary contribution to the drum for this request – clear this through the MC.
15. The Drums are sometimes closed, check with the head singer for permission to sing.
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16. If at any time you are uncertain of procedure or etiquette, please check with the MC, Arena Director, or head singer. They will be glad to help you with your questions.
17. Take a chair. Most powwows will not have seating for the public or enough seating for everyone. Also remember that the benches in the arena are for dancers only.
18. No alcohol or drugs are allowed at powwows.
19. If taking pictures, asked the dancer first. Remember common courtesy and ask permission. Group photographs are usually alright to take, but you might want to ask the committee first.
Remember that in each area you travel to and visit, things can and will be slightly different than your area. Different groups and have different customs and methods of doing things. Different is not wrong, just different. Be respectful of the uniqueness of each area.

TOPICS: Native American History | Native American Culture and Art | Powwows.com, Pow Wow

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

i just cant resist sharing this recipie. it is really good and healthy. it fills you up and the calorie count isn't high!

Submitted by CURLS_BH

A Delish Dish!

Submitted by ECLEMENTE

Festive and healthy -- a great side dish for the holidays or anytime.

Submitted by GETSTARTED21

The table will be delighted when you serve these zucchini “boats” filled with a savoury stuffing. A mouth-watering change from your regular vegetable side dishes.

Submitted by TRILLIUM1204

Wild Rabbit Stew cooked in a slow cooker

Submitted by BOOKMEDIC

This is a good old fashioned stew recipie. the meat becomes tender and succulent, and you can't beat these light herby dumplings. Clean plates all round!

Submitted by ANGETRACE

Seriously, I may not be Granny on the Beverly Hill Billies, but I am a country girl who knows how to cook and loves to eat wild game.

And raccoon is no exception. Cooked slowly in a Crock Pot, this makes a very good meal.

Secret: Cut gamey taste by using Whole Cloves.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Use the garden's last harvest to make a warm rich, delicious seasonal soup
Loaded with Vitamin C - colds stay at bay

Submitted by MOLLYINMN

Best Jam ever!

Submitted by JUDIMOON

This is wonderful over pancakes, pound cake, or over ice cream. My kids like it best over pancakes!!!

Submitted by SEWINGMEG

This is a low-sodium modified version of a recipe that was on the back of a Pacific Filet brand Salmon package.

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This multi-grain yeast bread is slightly sweet and loaded with fibre. Makes two round loaves.

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

My Grandmother made squirrel for my father almost every time we came to the farm to visit. Cooked right, squirrel is a real treat!

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Early Native Americans developed a companion planting method for their plantations to provide the most yield from their crops called the "Three Sisters".

The first sister is beans. Beans have vines that need tall poles to grow on and are planted next to the second sister, corn.

Corn lends it's tall straight stalks to the climbing vines and in return the beans roots bring nitrogen to the soil that corn needs to produce a large crop.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

The third sister is squash.

Squash also has long winding vines and large leaves that grow close to the ground.

Planted between the rows of corn and beans, squash serves a a perfect ground cover to keep weeds away.

Their leaves keep the ground moist for the beans and provide shade for the corn's shallow roots.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Delicious! Enjoy this light fresh vegetable salad dressed with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt and black pepper!

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

A skillet saute of corn, beans, and squash. I served it with baked salmon and a white-and-wild rice mixture. It can be vegetarian if one omits the pat of butter.

Submitted by BLUETABBY

From Fresh Food Fast by Peter Berley

Submitted by BAABWAJONES

"The Three Sisters" are part of the traditional fare of Native Tribes in the American Southwest and Mexico. Corn, Beans, and Squash were mainstays because of their high nutrition and ease of storage -- making them great for late autumn and winter cooking!

This recipe is sized for a MINI, 1 qt. crock pot like the one I have. You'll need to double it for a traditional crock pot.

Submitted by BTVMADS

This is a very easy and inexpensive recipe to make!

Roasting your peppers will give them a richer level of flavor. This recipe uses De Jarbol and Japones Chile Peppers. Just grill or broil for a few minutes and let them char a little bit to add a smokey flavor to your dish. Enjoy!

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

A dish that grandma used to make and it's really delicious

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Submitted by PAMTHEDREAMER

Whole fish tastes like a restaurant dish! Great for anatomy lessons.

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Submitted by AGREATWOMAN

I do all of our fresh fish fillets this way. Quick, easy and healthy. Stupendously easy clean up as well. This way the actual flavor of the fish is what we get to appreciate.

Submitted by COLLINSLG

We make this every year and always get asked for the recipe. You can make it to your taste by adjusting the pepper and salt. We like making it ourself because we do the triming on the meat and can make it very low fat!

Submitted by EATN2LIVE

This is an easy and tasty soup with low fat venison. It is very satisfying and great for a cold winter evening.

Submitted by 1JLBASNETT

This is a filling dinner or lunch that is super easy and fast! The veggies are plentiful and make it quite hearty!

Submitted by ELIZABETHGALE

Grilled Blackened Fish

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Borrowed from Donna (ThinMom5) ~ Thank you, Donna!!

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Welcome the fall weather sitting in a rocking chair with a cup of Apple Tea on the porch at sunrise. Enjoy the sweetness of the tea and listen for the first birds to sing.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Chamomile is a daisy. It is a wonderful remedy for sleep disorders such as insomnia. Simply make a cup of tea 30 to 45 minutes before going to bed to treat sleeplessness.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

The preferred drink of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
Hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure and reduce fever.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Tea receipt if you want a natural, inexpensive and tasty tea. This tea is really good for a gasey stomach.

Submitted by LOVEISCAKE

This (caffiene free) tea is a refreshing summer beverage served cold with mint and honey or a soothing brew great in the winter with a hint of maple. Lemon grass is renowned for its detoxing properties and benefits the kidneys and liver.

Submitted by WALTHART

Soothing tea for upper respiratory and sinuses.

Submitted by VEHAMILTON1

Relax and enjoy this sweetly fragrant soothing tea.

Lavender is a natural muscle relaxer that relieves muscle spasms.

Popularly usesd in aromatherapy. Lightly spray lavender body spray on your pillows at night and pour some Lavender Oil into your bath and relax.

Helpful for depression, amenorrhea, burns, acne, rashes, arthritis, athlete's foot, carpal tunnel syndrome, psoriasis, vaginitis, insomnia, pain, palpitations, anxiety and nervousness.

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This recipe seems decadent, but consumed in moderation, it can be a tasty AND healthy treat. Lavender is used mainly for aromatherapy to treat such conditions as depression, amenorrhea, burns, acne, rashes, arthritis, athlete's foot, carpal tunnel syndrome, psoriasis, vaginitis, insomnia, pain, palpitations, anxiety and nervousness. The flower buds have been used for centuries in bathing products, so most people don't know how wonderful it can be in the kitchen. Not only is it good for you (supplying 8% of the RDA of Vitamin A), but it makes the not just the kitchen, but the entire house smell wonderful when cooking, so you get the aromatherapy properties as well.

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Natural food stores carry Sassafras Root in a dried form. It will resemble wood chips. Sassafras tea may act as a diuretic, reducing excess water weight and swelling.

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Soothing tea for sore throats.
Steeping herbal teas to long will make the tea bitter. Use Honey and/or a natural herbal sweetner like Stevvia.

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Research shows that oolong tea can actually tell your body to burn fat for energy! Caffeine combined with the tea's EGCGs work together to increase fat oxidation.

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