ᎤᏂᏣᏔ ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᏗ ᎠᎾᏗᎦᎴ

Cherokee Tribal Food Distribution Program

Meatloaf

By Aneva Turtle Hagburg, passed down from her mother, Esther Lee Owle Waldroup

Venison Chili

This chili has somewhat of a southwest flare; however, you can vary it to your taste. Decrease the spices if you like it less flavorful. Vary the beans based on what you have on hand.

Salmon and Mushrooms over Wild Rice with Tea Broth

This dish originally was made during a period of famine in Japan, and focuses on the flavor of the ingredients themselves rather than the seasonings, and so it is perfect for a simple and easy to cook meal that is energizing and good for you. This dish is somewhat like stone soup, where the base […]

Wild Rice, Three Ways

Wild Rice (Manoomin) is a staple of Great Lakes native foods, and can be a very nutritious staple of your kitchen too. It is much easier to prepare than most rice, requiring simple boiling until the grains burst open, it has a much richer flavor, and is more filling. It’s much easier to think of […]