Native American Food and Recipes

March 01, 2011
America’s indigenous people, and the foods they grew, hunted, and gathered, have not only shaped modern American food, but also cuisines all over the world. Here you’ll find dishes that were enjoyed by the Native Americans, as well as modern recipes using these American ingredients.
Pumpkin Seed Granola Recipe
Granola is amazingly simple to make, and significantly cheaper than those “gourmet” varieties sold at the local health food store.
Creamy Corn Custard Recipe
This corn custard recipe is light, but still rich and satisfying. It makes a wonderful side dish for all kinds of meats. Since this corn custard is so soft and creamy, texturally, it makes a great match for things like barbecue pork, grilled steaks, and fried fish.
Pickled Green Tomatoes Recipe
Green tomatoes make a great pickled vegetable, and can be used as a garnish for all kinds of sandwiches.
Blueberry Corn Muffins Recipe
These blueberry corn muffins are an American classic.
Irish Potato Soup Recipe
This traditional Irish potato soup recipe comes compliments of celebrity chef Sandra Lee, and would make a great addition to your St. Patrick’s Day menu. This potato soup can be a first course, but is more than satisfying enough to be served as a meal all it’s own.
Spicy Orange Bison Meatballs
Bison is a low-fat, full-flavored, and delicious change of pace from the usual beef in this meatball recipe. The spicy orange glaze works so well with the subtle gaminess of the buffalo meat, but you can also use beef if you like. This meatball recipe can be served equally well as an appetizer or entrée.
Butternut Squash Dumplings with Sage Brown Butter
These butternut squash dumplings are basically a half moon-shaped ravioli made with wonton wrappers for an easy and elegant meal. The filling is a simple, rich butternut squash puree that pairs perfectly with the nutty brown butter and sage sauce.
“No Knead” Pumpkin French-Style Bread Recipe
If you’ve never tried a no-knead bread recipe before, this is a great one to start with. It has to rise overnight, but it’s so good, it’s well worth the wait. A little pumpkin gives this bread a great color, and very subtle earthy flavor.
Black Bean Corn Chowder Recipe
If you’re a fan of hearty soups, this black bean and corn chowder recipe is for you. The sweet corn is perfect with the black beans, and the chipotle pepper gives this chowder a nice kick.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
The all-American chocolate chip gets a seasonal makeover in this delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
This very simple cranberry and apple stuffed acorn squash recipe makes for a delicious, colorful side dish for any special holiday dinner. This was adapted from a stuffed acorn squash recipe from Elena at Elana’s pantry.
Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe
This pumpkin bundt cake recipe is moist, soft and very easy to make. Unlike most pumpkin cake recipes, this one is not heavily spiced, so the pumpkin shines through.
Frosted Pumpkin Doughnut Recipe
Tired of all those healthy pumpkin muffin recipes? Then try this great frosted pumpkin doughnut recipe! Whether for a casual Halloween party, or fancy autumn brunch, these pumpkin doughnuts will impress.
Easy Tamale Pie Recipe
This tamale pie recipe is one of the great American casseroles. Spicy beef, sweet corn, and cheese, sandwiched between layers of corn bread. This tamale pie is simple to make, and uses Jiffy corn muffin mix to speed things up.
Five Fresh Recipe Ideas for Sweet Summer Corn
There is nothing better than freshly boiled corn, slathered in butter, sprinkled with salt, and eaten right off the cob. It’s truly one of life’s great pleasures. But, by the middle of summer it’s starting to lose it’s magic – a classic case of too much of a good thing. Here are a few fresh ideas for enjoying this sweet summer treat.
Fresh Corn Salsa Recipe
This fresh corn salsa recipe really makes for a colorful change of pace from regular salsas. The fresh corn gives the salsa a wonderful texture and sweetness. Corn salsa can be used with any recipe that calls for regular chunky-style salsa.
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Soy Glaze
This super-simple garlic soy glaze recipe really brings out the natural sweetness of grilled corn. If you like, you can add some hot Asian chili sauce for an extra kick. This glaze recipe is also great brushed on other grilled vegetable.
Fresh Sweet Corn Fritters Recipe
This easy sweet corn fritter recipe is a great way to enjoy summer’s bounty of fresh corn. These corn fritters can be a snack, or a tasty side dish for barbecued meats.
Fresh Sweet Corn Taco Recipe
This fresh corn taco recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover grilled meats. The sweet, slightly crunchy fresh corn pairs perfectly with chopped pork, chicken or beef. This soft taco recipe is fresh, fast, and festive.
Five American “Super Foods” for Better Health and Delicious Dining
A list of five “super foods,” indigenous to America, that you should be eating and enjoying regularly for better health. Experts have used the term “super foods” to describe various edibles that are significantly higher nutritionally than most other foods. They are generally higher in essential nutrients, vitamins, fiber, and/or antioxidants. This list also links to five great recipes which you can use to enjoy these beneficial foods.
Creamy Chive Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe is perfect for those times when plain mashed potatoes just won’t do. Unlike many garlic mashed potato recipes, this version cooks the garlic with the potatoes for a more mild, sweeter flavor.
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Turkey noodle casserole is simple to make, and is a great way to use up leftover turkey.
Orange Cornmeal Cake
The sugar topping gives this old-fashion orange cornmeal cake a nice crunch, and the orange flavor works perfectly with the subtle sweetness of the corn. This orange cornmeal cake recipe is perfect for a brunch buffet.
Wild Alaskan Salmon Salad
Bump up your protein and Omega-3 intake with this delicious tuna alternative. Wild Alaskan salmon salad is a great make-ahead dish, and it packs more flavor than regular old salad spreads.
Easy Avocado Lobster Rolls – Video Recipe
You can make your lobster rolls a little healthier by adding avocado to them instead of mayo. See how to make quick and easy avocado lobster rolls on toasted buns.
Garlic-Studded Buffalo Roast
Many higher-end grocery stores now sell buffalo meat right along side beef in the butcher case. Buffalo has a mild, delicious flavor and has only half the cholesterol of beef. This garlic-studded buffalo roast recipe is a great way to enjoy this healthy meat.
How to Make Johnnycakes – Video Recipe
Johnnycakes were America’s first pancake. After tasting the delicious combination of the cornmeal cakes, bacon, and maple syrup, you’ll understand why this heirloom recipe has been handed down for over 300 years.
Buffaloaf – Buffalo Meatloaf
Most large supermarkets now sell ground bison or buffalo meat. This very healthy alternative to beef has 50% less cholesterol, and contains none of the hormones, and antibiotics that cattle sometimes receive. It’s also delicious, and makes a great meatloaf recipe. The sautéed mushrooms gives this meatloaf a great flavor and moist texture.
10-Minute Vegetable Chili
You won’t miss the meat in this great vegetarian chili recipe. This vegetable chili is healthy, delicious, and super fast to make.
Johnnycakes
Johnnycakes were America’s first pancake. After tasting the delicious combination of cornmeal cakes, bacon, and maple syrup, you’ll understand why this heirloom recipe has been handed down for over 300 years. Johnnycakes are also known as jonnycakes, journey cakes, and Shawnee cakes.
Spicy Jalapeno Cornbread with Honey Lime Butter – Video Recipe
This Southwestern recipe has a wonderful balance between the heat of the peppers and the sweetness of the cornbread. Top the cornbread with honey lime butter for a mouthwatering treat.
Maple Cornbread
This cornbread recipe uses maple syrup to add flavor and moistness.
Spicy Buffalo Chili
This spicy chili recipe uses buffalo, or bison meat, instead of the usual ground beef. Buffalo chili is lower in fat and calories than a beef chili since buffalo are a leaner animal. Native Indians were cooking bison and chilies for centuries before “chili con carne” became the popular American food it is today.
Buttermilk Cornbread
This cornbread recipe is more on the moist and tender side than the dry and crumbly texture that many traditional recipes feature. This is a very easy to make cornbread recipe that always gets rave reviews.
Turkey and Cheddar Meatloaf
This great turkey meatloaf recipe uses the addition of cheddar to make a rich and delicious meatloaf that will make you forget all about ground chuck! If you think all turkey meatloaf recipes are dry and boring, give this one a try.
Spicy Turkey and White Bean Chili
You’re going to love this delicious, low-fat, and full-flavored turkey chili recipe. The subtle, smoky heat of the chipotle works so well with the white beans in this easy-to-make chili. If you thought using turkey meant sacrificing flavor, give this chili recipe a try.
Turkey Chili
Lower fat doesn’t mean lower favor in this delicious turkey chili recipe. You might make this the first time because it’s low-carb, and low-cal, but you’ll make it again because it tastes so good!
Buttermilk Jalapeno Cornbread
This great buttermilk jalapeno cornbread recipe has just the right balance between heat and sweet. Also, this cornbread has no baking powder, which gives many cornbread recipes an aftertaste. If you don’t like jalapenos, feel free to leave them out and this moist, easy cornbread recipe will still come out wonderfully.
Fat-Free Kale and Sweet Potato Soup
It’s hard to come up with a more nutritious soup recipe than this fat-free kale and sweet potato soup. No butter or oil is needed when you’re using the delicious combination of satisfying sweet potatoes and the flavorful kale. Not only is this fat-free soup nutritious and tasty, it’s incredibly easy and fast to prepare. Both the main ingredients are on many of the “super foods” lists and this kale and sweet potato soup is a great way to enjoy them.
Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Yogurt Dressing
This colorful, healthy avocado and grapefruit salad recipe features an exciting array of tastes and textures. It has peppery arugula lettuce, a simple and light yogurt dressing, sharp curls of Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts. These ingredients really go wonderfully with the silky avocado, and the sweet and tangy grapefruit.
Sweet Potato Steak Fries
So simple and delicious, these sweet potato fries are a great way to enjoy one of nature’s most nutritious foods. Since these are done in a hot oven, they don’t need lots of oil to “fry.” These sweet potato fries are great with burgers, steaks and almost anything else you would serve with regular fries.
Blueberry Crisp
Is there a better way to enjoy blueberries than a blueberry crisp? The dark, sweet-tart berries and that chewy, crisp top is one of the great combinations of all time. This blueberry crisp recipe is a tasty way to get these nutritious berries into your diet. Blueberries are on all the “super foods” lists due to their high levels of anti-oxidants. This is delicious and good for you!
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
This simple and healthy pumpkin seed pesto recipe is delicious used as you would any pesto recipe; to top a piece of fish, tossed into hot pasta, or stirred into a soup. Pumpkin seeds are one of nature’s most nutritious foods, and this delicious pesto recipe is a great way to eat them!
Circleville Pumpkin Chili Recipe
This great chili recipe was adapted from one served at the famous Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio, which is one of the biggest pumpkin shows in the country. This pumpkin chili recipe is just one of countless ways pumpkin is used at this annual event.
Spicy Roasted Yams with a Lime and Chipotle Glaze
This step-by-step recipe is low in fat, high in flavor, and very easy. It’s a great side dish for so many things; from those barbecued ribs in summer, to your Thanksgiving turkey in the fall.
The Mythical “Three Sisters” of Native American Cuisine
Dating back thousands of years, the story of the “three sisters” is one of the world’s most interesting farming and food success stories.
Wild Rabbit Stew
Rabbit was a popular protein for many Native American tribes. This was a very typical recipe, especially in the southwest, and would have been adjusted according to the local ingredients.
Succotash
A simple, tasty, and incredibly healthful combination of the Native American’s “Three Sisters,” corn, beans, and squash. This simple stew sustained these Native tribes for thousand of years.
Wild Rice
American wild rice is not true rice, but actually the seeds of a variety of wetlands grass. The variety most commonly grown and served today is called Northern wild rice, and is native to the Great Lakes region of America.
Classic “Cast Iron” Cornbread
Until you try this recipe you’ve never really had true American corn bread before! By the way, this is just one of the many great reasons to own a cast iron skillet.

Source: http://americanfood.about.com/od/nativeamericanfoods/Native_American_Food_and_Recipes.htm

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