Native American Recipes

Salads were much liked in the Spring when new, tender greens appeared. A great variety of mixtures was used. Since salt was uncommon or not used at all, salads were flavored by herbs, oil pressed from seeds, and especially with ... [full story]

Ingredients        2 quarts chicken stock 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1 onion chopped fine 1 stalk of celery chopped 2 leeks chopped fine  2 sprigs parsley chopped 1 1/2 cups cooked green beans (can use frozen, not canned) 1 cup cream mixed thoroughly ... [full story]

Ingredients       1 lb green beans, string, snap in 2" pieces 2 Tbsp oil 2 cloves slightly crushed garlic 2 (2 ") dried red chili peppers 2 Tbsp raw blanced skinless peanuts 1 tsp chili oilPreparation Pour boiling water over ... [full story]

Ingredients 2 cups fresh shelled lima beans 1/4 tsp dried rosemary 2 cups fresh corn stripped from cob 4 Tbs butter 3 tsp chopped parsley 1 can chicken consomme (not diluted) 2 Tbs flour 1 cup whipping creamPreparation Shell the beans out of the pod ... [full story]

Serves 6 Ingredients 1 lb black beans 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 minced carrot bay leaf, thyme, parsley, tied in bouquet 1 tsp salt, freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbs butter 1 cup sour cream mixed w/ 1 cup plain yoghurt Chopped ... [full story]