Apache Corn Soup Peel the acorns and grind them. The outer part of the acorn is not used. 1 (2 1/2 pound) beef roast 2 quarts water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 cup ground acorn meal Cover beef with water and bring to boil in a heavy pot. ...

Bannock The Chippewa took these fried cakes along when the tribe was moving or warriors were hunting. They are, however, best eaten hot. 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 1/2 cup water 4 tablespoons melted butter or bacon drippings 4 tablespoons maple syrup or ...

Batter Bread This is a staple of the Cheyenne Indians. 1 quart milk or water 2 cups yellow or white cornmeal 3 eggs, separated 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring milk to a boil ...

Bear Paw Bread This pueblo bread originated in the Rio Grande area of New Mexico and has always been made in the shape of a bear's paw. It is crusty, easy to make, delicious to eat, and most impressive in appearance! This recipe can easily be ...

Black or White Bean Cakes 1 1/4 cups dried pea beans or black beans 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 3/4 cup milk or water 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 2 to 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil Soak beans overnight in ...

Buckskin Bread The name comes from the color of the baked loaf. This bread has a fine-crumbed texture and a silky, light tan crust. It is popular with many Northwest Coast tribes. 2 cups unbleached flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 ...

Cactus Fruit Jelly The Tohono O'Odham in southern Arizona harvest this fruit every year. 6 to 10 red-ripe prickly pear cactus fruits (tuna) 1/2 cup lemon juice 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 (3 fluid ounce) package liquid fruit pectin You should have ...

Carne Adobado (Spiced Pork) This is great as a filling for Indian Fry Bread. 2 cups red chile purée or     12 tablespoons chile powder 3 pounds fresh, lean pork 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon oregano 2 cloves garlic, mashed Cut pork ...

Carrot Bread 1 pound carrots, peeled and grated 1 1/4 cups milk 1 1/4 cups unbleached flour 1 1/4 cups cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons melted butter or lard 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup dried blueberries or raisins ...

Cherokee Bean Bread 2 cups cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 2 beaten eggs 2 cups seasoned cooked pinto beans 1 cup liquid from beans In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Stir in the milk, eggs, beans ...