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BAKED SQUIRRELBAKED SQUIRRELBAKED SQUIRRELBAKED SQUIRREL

By: By: By: By: Cherokee Cooklore: To Make My Bread,' Mary Ulmer & SamuCherokee Cooklore: To Make My Bread,' Mary Ulmer & SamuCherokee Cooklore: To Make My Bread,' Mary Ulmer & SamuCherokee Cooklore: To Make My Bread,' Mary Ulmer & Samu

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Dress a freshly killed squirrel with his skin left on. To do this you singeDress a freshly killed squirrel with his skin left on. To do this you singeDress a freshly killed squirrel with his skin left on. To do this you singeDress a freshly killed squirrel with his skin left on. To do this you singethe fur off in the fire and then scrub the skin with ashes out of thethe fur off in the fire and then scrub the skin with ashes out of thethe fur off in the fire and then scrub the skin with ashes out of thethe fur off in the fire and then scrub the skin with ashes out of thefire. Wash the squirrel good on the inside and the outside. Rube thefire. Wash the squirrel good on the inside and the outside. Rube thefire. Wash the squirrel good on the inside and the outside. Rube thefire. Wash the squirrel good on the inside and the outside. Rube thesquirrel inside and outside with lard. Bake himsquirrel inside and outside with lard. Bake himsquirrel inside and outside with lard. Bake himsquirrel inside and outside with lard. Bake himbefore the fire or in the oven until he is well brown. Cut the squirrel upbefore the fire or in the oven until he is well brown. Cut the squirrel upbefore the fire or in the oven until he is well brown. Cut the squirrel upbefore the fire or in the oven until he is well brown. Cut the squirrel upand put him in a pot, add a little water and cook until the meat is done.and put him in a pot, add a little water and cook until the meat is done.and put him in a pot, add a little water and cook until the meat is done.and put him in a pot, add a little water and cook until the meat is done.Add a little meal to thicken the gravy and cook until the meal is done.Add a little meal to thicken the gravy and cook until the meal is done.Add a little meal to thicken the gravy and cook until the meal is done.Add a little meal to thicken the gravy and cook until the meal is done.

BATTER FRIED DANDELION BLOSSUMSBATTER FRIED DANDELION BLOSSUMSBATTER FRIED DANDELION BLOSSUMSBATTER FRIED DANDELION BLOSSUMS

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Pick new dandelion booms--those on short stems--and rinse well inPick new dandelion booms--those on short stems--and rinse well inPick new dandelion booms--those on short stems--and rinse well inPick new dandelion booms--those on short stems--and rinse well incool, lightly salted water. Cut off the stem and close to thecool, lightly salted water. Cut off the stem and close to thecool, lightly salted water. Cut off the stem and close to thecool, lightly salted water. Cut off the stem and close to theflower heads, leaving only enough to hold the petals together,flower heads, leaving only enough to hold the petals together,flower heads, leaving only enough to hold the petals together,flower heads, leaving only enough to hold the petals together,because the stems and greenery are bitter.because the stems and greenery are bitter.because the stems and greenery are bitter.because the stems and greenery are bitter.

Roll the dandelion flowers in paper towelling to blot up theRoll the dandelion flowers in paper towelling to blot up theRoll the dandelion flowers in paper towelling to blot up theRoll the dandelion flowers in paper towelling to blot up theexcess moisture, then dip each one in a batter made of 1 eggexcess moisture, then dip each one in a batter made of 1 eggexcess moisture, then dip each one in a batter made of 1 eggexcess moisture, then dip each one in a batter made of 1 eggbeaten with 1 c. milk, 1 c. four, 1/2 t. salt, and a pinch ofbeaten with 1 c. milk, 1 c. four, 1/2 t. salt, and a pinch ofbeaten with 1 c. milk, 1 c. four, 1/2 t. salt, and a pinch ofbeaten with 1 c. milk, 1 c. four, 1/2 t. salt, and a pinch ofpepper.pepper.pepper.pepper.

Drop the batter-coated blossoms into deep hot fat (375 degrees)Drop the batter-coated blossoms into deep hot fat (375 degrees)Drop the batter-coated blossoms into deep hot fat (375 degrees)Drop the batter-coated blossoms into deep hot fat (375 degrees)and fry until lightly browned.and fry until lightly browned.and fry until lightly browned.and fry until lightly browned.

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CACTUS PEAR AND RASPBERRY SYRUP CHEROKEECACTUS PEAR AND RASPBERRY SYRUP CHEROKEECACTUS PEAR AND RASPBERRY SYRUP CHEROKEECACTUS PEAR AND RASPBERRY SYRUP CHEROKEE

By: By: By: By: Susan Marie Smith-Kennedy Susan Marie Smith-Kennedy Susan Marie Smith-Kennedy Susan Marie Smith-Kennedy

2222 totototo 3 cups cactus pear juice3 cups cactus pear juice3 cups cactus pear juice3 cups cactus pear juice

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1111 cupcupcupcup raspberry juiceraspberry juiceraspberry juiceraspberry juice½ tablespoon lemon juice½ tablespoon lemon juice½ tablespoon lemon juice½ tablespoon lemon juice½ to ¾ cup sugar (or to taste)½ to ¾ cup sugar (or to taste)½ to ¾ cup sugar (or to taste)½ to ¾ cup sugar (or to taste)corn starch to slightly thicken (if; needed)corn starch to slightly thicken (if; needed)corn starch to slightly thicken (if; needed)corn starch to slightly thicken (if; needed)

who learned this from a Family recipewho learned this from a Family recipewho learned this from a Family recipewho learned this from a Family recipePrepare the cactus pears the same way as for jelly.*Prepare the cactus pears the same way as for jelly.*Prepare the cactus pears the same way as for jelly.*Prepare the cactus pears the same way as for jelly.*Boil until slightly thickened. Serve over pancakes, waffles, or iceBoil until slightly thickened. Serve over pancakes, waffles, or iceBoil until slightly thickened. Serve over pancakes, waffles, or iceBoil until slightly thickened. Serve over pancakes, waffles, or icecream...cream...cream...cream...

Note: *Referring to Prickly Pear cactus jelly (Old Navajo) recipe.Note: *Referring to Prickly Pear cactus jelly (Old Navajo) recipe.Note: *Referring to Prickly Pear cactus jelly (Old Navajo) recipe.Note: *Referring to Prickly Pear cactus jelly (Old Navajo) recipe.Also: Some Mexican grocery stores carry Prickly Pear cactus juice alreadyAlso: Some Mexican grocery stores carry Prickly Pear cactus juice alreadyAlso: Some Mexican grocery stores carry Prickly Pear cactus juice alreadyAlso: Some Mexican grocery stores carry Prickly Pear cactus juice alreadyprepared in jars/cans.prepared in jars/cans.prepared in jars/cans.prepared in jars/cans.

Yield: servings: two sYield: servings: two sYield: servings: two sYield: servings: two s

CARROT BREADCARROT BREADCARROT BREADCARROT BREAD


Use fine corn meal that has been ground at the grist mill. Sieve the meal,Use fine corn meal that has been ground at the grist mill. Sieve the meal,Use fine corn meal that has been ground at the grist mill. Sieve the meal,Use fine corn meal that has been ground at the grist mill. Sieve the meal,add wood ash lye to the meal until it begins to turn a little yellow.add wood ash lye to the meal until it begins to turn a little yellow.add wood ash lye to the meal until it begins to turn a little yellow.add wood ash lye to the meal until it begins to turn a little yellow.

Boil carrots in plain water until tender. Pour boiling carrots and some ofBoil carrots in plain water until tender. Pour boiling carrots and some ofBoil carrots in plain water until tender. Pour boiling carrots and some ofBoil carrots in plain water until tender. Pour boiling carrots and some ofthe soup into the corn meal and stir until mixed. Have a pot of plain waterthe soup into the corn meal and stir until mixed. Have a pot of plain waterthe soup into the corn meal and stir until mixed. Have a pot of plain waterthe soup into the corn meal and stir until mixed. Have a pot of plain wateron the fire boiling. If you want dumplings, just make mixture out intoon the fire boiling. If you want dumplings, just make mixture out intoon the fire boiling. If you want dumplings, just make mixture out intoon the fire boiling. If you want dumplings, just make mixture out intoballs and cook in the pot of plain water uncovered until done.balls and cook in the pot of plain water uncovered until done.balls and cook in the pot of plain water uncovered until done.balls and cook in the pot of plain water uncovered until done.

Refer to the first bean bread recipe for instructions on making broadswordsRefer to the first bean bread recipe for instructions on making broadswordsRefer to the first bean bread recipe for instructions on making broadswordsRefer to the first bean bread recipe for instructions on making broadswordsas another option.as another option.as another option.as another option.

*Corn meal ground at a grist mill was probably not quite as fine as the*Corn meal ground at a grist mill was probably not quite as fine as the*Corn meal ground at a grist mill was probably not quite as fine as the*Corn meal ground at a grist mill was probably not quite as fine as thecorn meal available in grocery stores today. To gain authenticity in thiscorn meal available in grocery stores today. To gain authenticity in thiscorn meal available in grocery stores today. To gain authenticity in thiscorn meal available in grocery stores today. To gain authenticity in thisrecipe, try mixing 1 part hominy grits with 3 parts corn meal.recipe, try mixing 1 part hominy grits with 3 parts corn meal.recipe, try mixing 1 part hominy grits with 3 parts corn meal.recipe, try mixing 1 part hominy grits with 3 parts corn meal.

CHEROKEE BEAN BALLSCHEROKEE BEAN BALLSCHEROKEE BEAN BALLSCHEROKEE BEAN BALLS

By: By: By: By: snowbird_52 snowbird_52 snowbird_52 snowbird_52

2222 cupscupscupscups brown beansbrown beansbrown beansbrown beans4444 cupscupscupscups cornmealcornmealcornmealcornmeal1/21/21/21/2 cupcupcupcup flourflourflourflour1111 teaspoonteaspoonteaspoonteaspoon baking sodabaking sodabaking sodabaking soda

(soda is used in place of lye water; )(soda is used in place of lye water; )(soda is used in place of lye water; )(soda is used in place of lye water; )

Boil beans in salted water until tender. Put cornmeal, flour and soda inBoil beans in salted water until tender. Put cornmeal, flour and soda inBoil beans in salted water until tender. Put cornmeal, flour and soda inBoil beans in salted water until tender. Put cornmeal, flour and soda inLarge mixing bowl. Mix well. Add boiled beans and some of the juice to TheLarge mixing bowl. Mix well. Add boiled beans and some of the juice to TheLarge mixing bowl. Mix well. Add boiled beans and some of the juice to TheLarge mixing bowl. Mix well. Add boiled beans and some of the juice to Thecornmeal/flour mixture to form a stiff dough. Roll in balls and drop Intocornmeal/flour mixture to form a stiff dough. Roll in balls and drop Intocornmeal/flour mixture to form a stiff dough. Roll in balls and drop Intocornmeal/flour mixture to form a stiff dough. Roll in balls and drop Intopot of boiling hot water. Let cook for 30 minutes at a slow boil.pot of boiling hot water. Let cook for 30 minutes at a slow boil.pot of boiling hot water. Let cook for 30 minutes at a slow boil.pot of boiling hot water. Let cook for 30 minutes at a slow boil.


CHEROKEE BEAN BALLSCHEROKEE BEAN BALLSCHEROKEE BEAN BALLSCHEROKEE BEAN BALLS

2222 c.c.c.c. brown beans (pintos)brown beans (pintos)brown beans (pintos)brown beans (pintos)4444 c.c.c.c. cornmealcornmealcornmealcornmeal1/21/21/21/2 c.c.c.c. flourflourflourflour1111 TspTspTspTsp sodasodasodasoda

Boil beans in plain water until tender. Put cornmeal, flour and soda inBoil beans in plain water until tender. Put cornmeal, flour and soda inBoil beans in plain water until tender. Put cornmeal, flour and soda inBoil beans in plain water until tender. Put cornmeal, flour and soda inlarge mixing bowl, mixing well. Add cooked beans and some of the juice tolarge mixing bowl, mixing well. Add cooked beans and some of the juice tolarge mixing bowl, mixing well. Add cooked beans and some of the juice tolarge mixing bowl, mixing well. Add cooked beans and some of the juice tothe cornmeal mixture to form a stiff dough. Roll into balls and then wrapthe cornmeal mixture to form a stiff dough. Roll into balls and then wrapthe cornmeal mixture to form a stiff dough. Roll into balls and then wrapthe cornmeal mixture to form a stiff dough. Roll into balls and then wrapthe balls in some type of edible leaf, such as oak or grape, then drop inthe balls in some type of edible leaf, such as oak or grape, then drop inthe balls in some type of edible leaf, such as oak or grape, then drop inthe balls in some type of edible leaf, such as oak or grape, then drop inpot of boiling hot water. Let cook for 30 minutes at slow boil.pot of boiling hot water. Let cook for 30 minutes at slow boil.pot of boiling hot water. Let cook for 30 minutes at slow boil.pot of boiling hot water. Let cook for 30 minutes at slow boil.

Note: Grape leaves work well because you can use part of the vine to tieNote: Grape leaves work well because you can use part of the vine to tieNote: Grape leaves work well because you can use part of the vine to tieNote: Grape leaves work well because you can use part of the vine to tiethe leaf onto the ball. Other wise use twine for tying. Another good thingthe leaf onto the ball. Other wise use twine for tying. Another good thingthe leaf onto the ball. Other wise use twine for tying. Another good thingthe leaf onto the ball. Other wise use twine for tying. Another good thingto use would be corn husks for wrapping and tying. I use wooden toothpicksto use would be corn husks for wrapping and tying. I use wooden toothpicksto use would be corn husks for wrapping and tying. I use wooden toothpicksto use would be corn husks for wrapping and tying. I use wooden toothpicksto hold my corn husks together. Modern cooks may wrap the balls in aluminumto hold my corn husks together. Modern cooks may wrap the balls in aluminumto hold my corn husks together. Modern cooks may wrap the balls in aluminumto hold my corn husks together. Modern cooks may wrap the balls in aluminumfoil if they don't have leaves to use.foil if they don't have leaves to use.foil if they don't have leaves to use.foil if they don't have leaves to use.

CHEROKEE BREAD PUDDINGCHEROKEE BREAD PUDDINGCHEROKEE BREAD PUDDINGCHEROKEE BREAD PUDDING

2 1/22 1/22 1/22 1/2 c.c.c.c. toasted bread cubestoasted bread cubestoasted bread cubestoasted bread cubes2 1/22 1/22 1/22 1/2 c.c.c.c. scaled milkscaled milkscaled milkscaled milk1111 c.c.c.c. butterbutterbutterbutter1/21/21/21/2 c.c.c.c. sorgumsorgumsorgumsorgum

pinch of saltpinch of saltpinch of saltpinch of salt2222 PcsPcsPcsPcs eggs; slightly beatenteggs; slightly beatenteggs; slightly beatenteggs; slightly beatent1/41/41/41/4 c.c.c.c. currentscurrentscurrentscurrents1/21/21/21/2 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. maple flavoringmaple flavoringmaple flavoringmaple flavoring

Preheat oven to 350Preheat oven to 350Preheat oven to 350Preheat oven to 350Pour scalded milk over bread. Let stand 5 min. Heat together sorgum,Pour scalded milk over bread. Let stand 5 min. Heat together sorgum,Pour scalded milk over bread. Let stand 5 min. Heat together sorgum,Pour scalded milk over bread. Let stand 5 min. Heat together sorgum,butter, salt. Gradually pour over bread mixture. Cool. Gradually pourbutter, salt. Gradually pour over bread mixture. Cool. Gradually pourbutter, salt. Gradually pour over bread mixture. Cool. Gradually pourbutter, salt. Gradually pour over bread mixture. Cool. Gradually pourmixture over eggs. Stir in maple flav. and currants. Pour into greasedmixture over eggs. Stir in maple flav. and currants. Pour into greasedmixture over eggs. Stir in maple flav. and currants. Pour into greasedmixture over eggs. Stir in maple flav. and currants. Pour into greasedcassarole dish. Place dish in pan of hot water and bake in oven for 50-60cassarole dish. Place dish in pan of hot water and bake in oven for 50-60cassarole dish. Place dish in pan of hot water and bake in oven for 50-60cassarole dish. Place dish in pan of hot water and bake in oven for 50-60min. or until firm.min. or until firm.min. or until firm.min. or until firm.


CHEROKEE CAMPFIRE-BAKED APPLES SU-GA-TACHEROKEE CAMPFIRE-BAKED APPLES SU-GA-TACHEROKEE CAMPFIRE-BAKED APPLES SU-GA-TACHEROKEE CAMPFIRE-BAKED APPLES SU-GA-TA

By: By: By: By: shell_kat99 shell_kat99 shell_kat99 shell_kat99

1/41/41/41/4 c.c.c.c. brown sugarbrown sugarbrown sugarbrown sugar1/41/41/41/4 c.c.c.c. chopped pecanschopped pecanschopped pecanschopped pecans4444 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. dried currants or raisinsdried currants or raisinsdried currants or raisinsdried currants or raisins1/81/81/81/8 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. ground dried spicebush berries, all; spice, or cinnamonground dried spicebush berries, all; spice, or cinnamonground dried spicebush berries, all; spice, or cinnamonground dried spicebush berries, all; spice, or cinnamon4444 bakingbakingbakingbaking applesapplesapplesapples4444 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. butterbutterbutterbutter

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, currants, and spice. CoreIn a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, currants, and spice. CoreIn a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, currants, and spice. CoreIn a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, currants, and spice. Coreapples from the top, making a large enough hold in center of apple forapples from the top, making a large enough hold in center of apple forapples from the top, making a large enough hold in center of apple forapples from the top, making a large enough hold in center of apple forfilling but not cutting the skin at the bottom. Place 1 teaspoon of butterfilling but not cutting the skin at the bottom. Place 1 teaspoon of butterfilling but not cutting the skin at the bottom. Place 1 teaspoon of butterfilling but not cutting the skin at the bottom. Place 1 teaspoon of butterin each apple, followed by a tablespoon of the filling. Wrap tightly inin each apple, followed by a tablespoon of the filling. Wrap tightly inin each apple, followed by a tablespoon of the filling. Wrap tightly inin each apple, followed by a tablespoon of the filling. Wrap tightly inaluminum foil and place, top down, directly in hot coals. After 5 minutes,aluminum foil and place, top down, directly in hot coals. After 5 minutes,aluminum foil and place, top down, directly in hot coals. After 5 minutes,aluminum foil and place, top down, directly in hot coals. After 5 minutes,using long tongs, turn apples right side up and continue to bake for 3 to 5using long tongs, turn apples right side up and continue to bake for 3 to 5using long tongs, turn apples right side up and continue to bake for 3 to 5using long tongs, turn apples right side up and continue to bake for 3 to 5minutminutminutminut

Yield: s longer. serveYield: s longer. serveYield: s longer. serveYield: s longer. serve

CHEROKEE CAMPFIRE-BAKED APPLES'SU-GA-TA'CHEROKEE CAMPFIRE-BAKED APPLES'SU-GA-TA'CHEROKEE CAMPFIRE-BAKED APPLES'SU-GA-TA'CHEROKEE CAMPFIRE-BAKED APPLES'SU-GA-TA'

By: By: By: By: shell_kat99 shell_kat99 shell_kat99 shell_kat99

1/41/41/41/4 c.c.c.c. brown sugarbrown sugarbrown sugarbrown sugar1/41/41/41/4 c.c.c.c. chopped pecanschopped pecanschopped pecanschopped pecans4444 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. dried currants or raisinsdried currants or raisinsdried currants or raisinsdried currants or raisins1/81/81/81/8 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. ground dried spicebush berries, all; spice, or cinnamonground dried spicebush berries, all; spice, or cinnamonground dried spicebush berries, all; spice, or cinnamonground dried spicebush berries, all; spice, or cinnamon4444 bakingbakingbakingbaking applesapplesapplesapples4444 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. butterbutterbutterbutter

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, currants, and spice. CoreIn a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, currants, and spice. CoreIn a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, currants, and spice. CoreIn a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, currants, and spice. Coreapples from the top, making a large enough hold in center of apple forapples from the top, making a large enough hold in center of apple forapples from the top, making a large enough hold in center of apple forapples from the top, making a large enough hold in center of apple forfilling but not cutting the skin at the bottom. Place 1 teaspoon of butterfilling but not cutting the skin at the bottom. Place 1 teaspoon of butterfilling but not cutting the skin at the bottom. Place 1 teaspoon of butterfilling but not cutting the skin at the bottom. Place 1 teaspoon of butterin each apple, followed by a tablespoon of the filling. Wrap tightly inin each apple, followed by a tablespoon of the filling. Wrap tightly inin each apple, followed by a tablespoon of the filling. Wrap tightly inin each apple, followed by a tablespoon of the filling. Wrap tightly inaluminum foil and place, top down, directly in hot coals. After 5 minutes,aluminum foil and place, top down, directly in hot coals. After 5 minutes,aluminum foil and place, top down, directly in hot coals. After 5 minutes,aluminum foil and place, top down, directly in hot coals. After 5 minutes,using long tongs, turn apples right side up and continue to bake for 3 to 5using long tongs, turn apples right side up and continue to bake for 3 to 5using long tongs, turn apples right side up and continue to bake for 3 to 5using long tongs, turn apples right side up and continue to bake for 3 to 5minutes.minutes.minutes.minutes.

Yield: 4 servings Yield: 4 servings Yield: 4 servings Yield: 4 servings


CHEROKEE CHOWDERCHEROKEE CHOWDERCHEROKEE CHOWDERCHEROKEE CHOWDER

6666 slicesslicesslicesslices baconbaconbaconbacon1111 largelargelargelarge rabbit, cleaned and cut in piecesrabbit, cleaned and cut in piecesrabbit, cleaned and cut in piecesrabbit, cleaned and cut in pieces1111 fryingfryingfryingfrying chicken, cleaned and cut in pieceschicken, cleaned and cut in pieceschicken, cleaned and cut in pieceschicken, cleaned and cut in pieces2222 largelargelargelarge onions, peeled and cut in wedgesonions, peeled and cut in wedgesonions, peeled and cut in wedgesonions, peeled and cut in wedges2222 largelargelargelarge green peppers, seeded and cut in 1/; 2 inch piecesgreen peppers, seeded and cut in 1/; 2 inch piecesgreen peppers, seeded and cut in 1/; 2 inch piecesgreen peppers, seeded and cut in 1/; 2 inch pieces1111 wholewholewholewhole red cayenne pepperred cayenne pepperred cayenne pepperred cayenne pepper1/21/21/21/2 poundpoundpoundpound sliced mushrooms (or sliced, pieced; , puffball)sliced mushrooms (or sliced, pieced; , puffball)sliced mushrooms (or sliced, pieced; , puffball)sliced mushrooms (or sliced, pieced; , puffball)1111 poundpoundpoundpound carrots, peeled and slicedcarrots, peeled and slicedcarrots, peeled and slicedcarrots, peeled and sliced3333 mediummediummediummedium potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inc; h chunkspotatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inc; h chunkspotatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inc; h chunkspotatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inc; h chunks2222 cupscupscupscups corn kernelscorn kernelscorn kernelscorn kernels

In a large stew-pot cook bacon until done but not crisp. AddIn a large stew-pot cook bacon until done but not crisp. AddIn a large stew-pot cook bacon until done but not crisp. AddIn a large stew-pot cook bacon until done but not crisp. Addrabbit and chicken and cover completely with water. Cook, covered, untilrabbit and chicken and cover completely with water. Cook, covered, untilrabbit and chicken and cover completely with water. Cook, covered, untilrabbit and chicken and cover completely with water. Cook, covered, untilmeat comes off the bones (about 1 hour and 20 minutes). Remove meat frommeat comes off the bones (about 1 hour and 20 minutes). Remove meat frommeat comes off the bones (about 1 hour and 20 minutes). Remove meat frommeat comes off the bones (about 1 hour and 20 minutes). Remove meat fromstockstockstockstockand set aside to cool.and set aside to cool.and set aside to cool.and set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, bring stock back to a boil and add onion, greenMeanwhile, bring stock back to a boil and add onion, greenMeanwhile, bring stock back to a boil and add onion, greenMeanwhile, bring stock back to a boil and add onion, greenpepper, cayenne, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes and corn. Cook until potatoespepper, cayenne, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes and corn. Cook until potatoespepper, cayenne, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes and corn. Cook until potatoespepper, cayenne, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes and corn. Cook until potatoesarearearearedone, about 25 - 30 minutes.done, about 25 - 30 minutes.done, about 25 - 30 minutes.done, about 25 - 30 minutes.While vegetables cook, remove meat from bones. Discard bones andWhile vegetables cook, remove meat from bones. Discard bones andWhile vegetables cook, remove meat from bones. Discard bones andWhile vegetables cook, remove meat from bones. Discard bones andshred meat.shred meat.shred meat.shred meat.As soon as potatoes are tender, remove about half of them fromAs soon as potatoes are tender, remove about half of them fromAs soon as potatoes are tender, remove about half of them fromAs soon as potatoes are tender, remove about half of them fromthe broth and finely mash.the broth and finely mash.the broth and finely mash.the broth and finely mash.Add shredded meat to broth, stir in mashed potatoes to thicken.Add shredded meat to broth, stir in mashed potatoes to thicken.Add shredded meat to broth, stir in mashed potatoes to thicken.Add shredded meat to broth, stir in mashed potatoes to thicken.Season with salt and pepper to taste.Season with salt and pepper to taste.Season with salt and pepper to taste.Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Yield: serves: 8 - 10 Yield: serves: 8 - 10 Yield: serves: 8 - 10 Yield: serves: 8 - 10

CHEROKEE CORN COB JELLYCHEROKEE CORN COB JELLYCHEROKEE CORN COB JELLYCHEROKEE CORN COB JELLY

By: By: By: By: Spirit of the Harvest Spirit of the Harvest Spirit of the Harvest Spirit of the Harvest

12121212 earsearsearsears fresh cornfresh cornfresh cornfresh corn4444 cupscupscupscups waterwaterwaterwater4444 cupscupscupscups sugarsugarsugarsugar


1 31 31 31 3 fluidfluidfluidfluid ounce package of; liquid fruit pectinounce package of; liquid fruit pectinounce package of; liquid fruit pectinounce package of; liquid fruit pectin

Cut corn from the cobs and reserve for another use. Place cobs in water andCut corn from the cobs and reserve for another use. Place cobs in water andCut corn from the cobs and reserve for another use. Place cobs in water andCut corn from the cobs and reserve for another use. Place cobs in water andbring to a boil. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes. Remove cobs and strainbring to a boil. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes. Remove cobs and strainbring to a boil. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes. Remove cobs and strainbring to a boil. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes. Remove cobs and strainliquid through cheesecloth. If neccessary, add water to make 3 cups. Placeliquid through cheesecloth. If neccessary, add water to make 3 cups. Placeliquid through cheesecloth. If neccessary, add water to make 3 cups. Placeliquid through cheesecloth. If neccessary, add water to make 3 cups. Placeliquid in a saucepan and stir in sugar. Bring to a boil and cook untilliquid in a saucepan and stir in sugar. Bring to a boil and cook untilliquid in a saucepan and stir in sugar. Bring to a boil and cook untilliquid in a saucepan and stir in sugar. Bring to a boil and cook untilsugar is dissolved. Stir in pectin and cook 1 minute longer. Remove fromsugar is dissolved. Stir in pectin and cook 1 minute longer. Remove fromsugar is dissolved. Stir in pectin and cook 1 minute longer. Remove fromsugar is dissolved. Stir in pectin and cook 1 minute longer. Remove fromheat, skim and spoon into sterilized jars. Seal and store.heat, skim and spoon into sterilized jars. Seal and store.heat, skim and spoon into sterilized jars. Seal and store.heat, skim and spoon into sterilized jars. Seal and store.

Yield: 3 cups Yield: 3 cups Yield: 3 cups Yield: 3 cups

CHEROKEE CORN COB JELLY:CHEROKEE CORN COB JELLY:CHEROKEE CORN COB JELLY:CHEROKEE CORN COB JELLY:

By: By: By: By: Sindy Sindy Sindy Sindy

3333 cupcupcupcup corn cob juice (see below)corn cob juice (see below)corn cob juice (see below)corn cob juice (see below)extra water if needed (optional)extra water if needed (optional)extra water if needed (optional)extra water if needed (optional)

4444 tbsp.tbsp.tbsp.tbsp. lemon juice (optional)lemon juice (optional)lemon juice (optional)lemon juice (optional)4 1/24 1/24 1/24 1/2 cupscupscupscups sugarsugarsugarsugar1111 totototo 2 3 oz. liquid pectin or equivalent; in powdered pectin (i fo2 3 oz. liquid pectin or equivalent; in powdered pectin (i fo2 3 oz. liquid pectin or equivalent; in powdered pectin (i fo2 3 oz. liquid pectin or equivalent; in powdered pectin (i fo

most times i need moremost times i need moremost times i need moremost times i need morepectin rather than less)pectin rather than less)pectin rather than less)pectin rather than less)red food coloring or some red juice; like strawberry or cranbred food coloring or some red juice; like strawberry or cranbred food coloring or some red juice; like strawberry or cranbred food coloring or some red juice; like strawberry or cranbcorn cob juice:corn cob juice:corn cob juice:corn cob juice:

12121212 totototo 15 ears fresh green corn15 ears fresh green corn15 ears fresh green corn15 ears fresh green corn4444 totototo 5 cups water5 cups water5 cups water5 cups water

1. Cut kernels from cob and use for something else. Place fresh corn cobs1. Cut kernels from cob and use for something else. Place fresh corn cobs1. Cut kernels from cob and use for something else. Place fresh corn cobs1. Cut kernels from cob and use for something else. Place fresh corn cobsin a stock pot with the water and bring to the boil, simmer for 15 to 20in a stock pot with the water and bring to the boil, simmer for 15 to 20in a stock pot with the water and bring to the boil, simmer for 15 to 20in a stock pot with the water and bring to the boil, simmer for 15 to 20minutes. Strain and place liquid in a clean stock pot.minutes. Strain and place liquid in a clean stock pot.minutes. Strain and place liquid in a clean stock pot.minutes. Strain and place liquid in a clean stock pot.

2. Stir in sugar and lemon juice if you are using it. Bring to boil and2. Stir in sugar and lemon juice if you are using it. Bring to boil and2. Stir in sugar and lemon juice if you are using it. Bring to boil and2. Stir in sugar and lemon juice if you are using it. Bring to boil andcook to dissolve all the sugar. Add some extra water if you need to (tocook to dissolve all the sugar. Add some extra water if you need to (tocook to dissolve all the sugar. Add some extra water if you need to (tocook to dissolve all the sugar. Add some extra water if you need to (tomake around 3 cups or so of stock) Stir in red color or juice (just enoughmake around 3 cups or so of stock) Stir in red color or juice (just enoughmake around 3 cups or so of stock) Stir in red color or juice (just enoughmake around 3 cups or so of stock) Stir in red color or juice (just enoughto give it a pink color) and pectin, cook for a very short time--like 1to give it a pink color) and pectin, cook for a very short time--like 1to give it a pink color) and pectin, cook for a very short time--like 1to give it a pink color) and pectin, cook for a very short time--like 1minute or so. Remove from heat and skim if needed (I don't usually need tominute or so. Remove from heat and skim if needed (I don't usually need tominute or so. Remove from heat and skim if needed (I don't usually need tominute or so. Remove from heat and skim if needed (I don't usually need todo this), place into sterlized jars and process according to what kind ofdo this), place into sterlized jars and process according to what kind ofdo this), place into sterlized jars and process according to what kind ofdo this), place into sterlized jars and process according to what kind ofsealant you are using.sealant you are using.sealant you are using.sealant you are using.Some people insist on having the rose color to the jelly, most times I makeSome people insist on having the rose color to the jelly, most times I makeSome people insist on having the rose color to the jelly, most times I makeSome people insist on having the rose color to the jelly, most times I makemine plain, but it is almost clear, which I guess bugs some people. Youmine plain, but it is almost clear, which I guess bugs some people. Youmine plain, but it is almost clear, which I guess bugs some people. Youmine plain, but it is almost clear, which I guess bugs some people. Youmay also substitute apple juice for the water, in which case you will needmay also substitute apple juice for the water, in which case you will needmay also substitute apple juice for the water, in which case you will needmay also substitute apple juice for the water, in which case you will needless pectin--this is quite good. If you leave the pectin out, then youless pectin--this is quite good. If you leave the pectin out, then youless pectin--this is quite good. If you leave the pectin out, then youless pectin--this is quite good. If you leave the pectin out, then youwill have a homemade corn syrup (great in pecan pie!)will have a homemade corn syrup (great in pecan pie!)will have a homemade corn syrup (great in pecan pie!)will have a homemade corn syrup (great in pecan pie!)


CHEROKEE CORN PONESCHEROKEE CORN PONESCHEROKEE CORN PONESCHEROKEE CORN PONES

2222 cupcupcupcup cornmealcornmealcornmealcornmeal1/41/41/41/4 teaspoonteaspoonteaspoonteaspoon baking sodabaking sodabaking sodabaking soda1111 teaspoonteaspoonteaspoonteaspoon saltsaltsaltsalt1/21/21/21/2 cupcupcupcup shorteningshorteningshorteningshortening3/43/43/43/4 cupcupcupcup buttermilkbuttermilkbuttermilkbuttermilk3/43/43/43/4 cupcupcupcup milkmilkmilkmilk1111 butterbutterbutterbutter

Combine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until mixtureCombine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until mixtureCombine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until mixtureCombine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until mixtureresembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dryresembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dryresembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dryresembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dryingreients are moistened. Form batter into eight 1/2 inch thick cakes.ingreients are moistened. Form batter into eight 1/2 inch thick cakes.ingreients are moistened. Form batter into eight 1/2 inch thick cakes.ingreients are moistened. Form batter into eight 1/2 inch thick cakes.Place on a hot greased griddle. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. TurnPlace on a hot greased griddle. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. TurnPlace on a hot greased griddle. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. TurnPlace on a hot greased griddle. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Turnand bake an additional 15 minutes. Serve hot with butter.and bake an additional 15 minutes. Serve hot with butter.and bake an additional 15 minutes. Serve hot with butter.and bake an additional 15 minutes. Serve hot with butter.

8 servings8 servings8 servings8 servings


CHEROKEE CORN PUFFSCHEROKEE CORN PUFFSCHEROKEE CORN PUFFSCHEROKEE CORN PUFFS

8888 ozozozoz frozen corn(thawed)frozen corn(thawed)frozen corn(thawed)frozen corn(thawed)3333 c.c.c.c. shortning / oil for fryingshortning / oil for fryingshortning / oil for fryingshortning / oil for frying1/21/21/21/2 c.c.c.c. flourflourflourflour1111 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. baking powderbaking powderbaking powderbaking powder1/21/21/21/2 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. saltsaltsaltsalt1/41/41/41/4 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. baking powderbaking powderbaking powderbaking powder1/81/81/81/8 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. pepperpepperpepperpepper1/41/41/41/4 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. paprikapaprikapaprikapaprika3333 PcsPcsPcsPcs eggs; beaten stiffeggs; beaten stiffeggs; beaten stiffeggs; beaten stiff

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Place shortning/oil in kettle and begin to heat slowly. Temp 350. SiftPlace shortning/oil in kettle and begin to heat slowly. Temp 350. SiftPlace shortning/oil in kettle and begin to heat slowly. Temp 350. SiftPlace shortning/oil in kettle and begin to heat slowly. Temp 350. Sifttogether dry ingred. Mix in eggs, corn. Drop batter from tsp. into oil. Frytogether dry ingred. Mix in eggs, corn. Drop batter from tsp. into oil. Frytogether dry ingred. Mix in eggs, corn. Drop batter from tsp. into oil. Frytogether dry ingred. Mix in eggs, corn. Drop batter from tsp. into oil. Fryuntil light and golden on all sides. Drain on paper towels.until light and golden on all sides. Drain on paper towels.until light and golden on all sides. Drain on paper towels.until light and golden on all sides. Drain on paper towels.


CHEROKEE CRANBERRY CATSUPCHEROKEE CRANBERRY CATSUPCHEROKEE CRANBERRY CATSUPCHEROKEE CRANBERRY CATSUP

2222 cupscupscupscups cranberriescranberriescranberriescranberries2222 lg.lg.lg.lg. onions (minced)onions (minced)onions (minced)onions (minced)1111 c.c.c.c. white winewhite winewhite winewhite wine1111 c.c.c.c. waterwaterwaterwater3333 c.c.c.c. sugarsugarsugarsugar2222 c.c.c.c. cider vinegarcider vinegarcider vinegarcider vinegar1111 tbls.tbls.tbls.tbls. ground cinnamonground cinnamonground cinnamonground cinnamon1111 tbls.tbls.tbls.tbls. allspiceallspiceallspiceallspice1/21/21/21/2 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. ground clovesground clovesground clovesground cloves1111 tbls.tbls.tbls.tbls. celery seedcelery seedcelery seedcelery seed1 1/21 1/21 1/21 1/2 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. pepperpepperpepperpepper1111 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. saltsaltsaltsalt1 1/21 1/21 1/21 1/2 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. mustard (brown or dijon)mustard (brown or dijon)mustard (brown or dijon)mustard (brown or dijon)

Boil cranberries and onions together with wine and water until berries pop.Boil cranberries and onions together with wine and water until berries pop.Boil cranberries and onions together with wine and water until berries pop.Boil cranberries and onions together with wine and water until berries pop.Allow mixture to cool slightly then transfer to blender and puree. ReturnAllow mixture to cool slightly then transfer to blender and puree. ReturnAllow mixture to cool slightly then transfer to blender and puree. ReturnAllow mixture to cool slightly then transfer to blender and puree. Returnthe puree to saucepan and stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer over lowthe puree to saucepan and stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer over lowthe puree to saucepan and stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer over lowthe puree to saucepan and stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer over lowheat for 30 min. until thick, stirring occassionally.heat for 30 min. until thick, stirring occassionally.heat for 30 min. until thick, stirring occassionally.heat for 30 min. until thick, stirring occassionally.

CHEROKEE FRIED HOMINYCHEROKEE FRIED HOMINYCHEROKEE FRIED HOMINYCHEROKEE FRIED HOMINY

By: By: By: By: Rodney Dunn Cherokee. TN Dunns originally from Blount Rodney Dunn Cherokee. TN Dunns originally from Blount Rodney Dunn Cherokee. TN Dunns originally from Blount Rodney Dunn Cherokee. TN Dunns originally from Blount

several strips of bacon (as much as; you want )several strips of bacon (as much as; you want )several strips of bacon (as much as; you want )several strips of bacon (as much as; you want )one or two cans of white hominyone or two cans of white hominyone or two cans of white hominyone or two cans of white hominya few pieces of onion if desireda few pieces of onion if desireda few pieces of onion if desireda few pieces of onion if desiredblack pepper to tasteblack pepper to tasteblack pepper to tasteblack pepper to taste

who learned this from his father’s sisterwho learned this from his father’s sisterwho learned this from his father’s sisterwho learned this from his father’s sisterFry bacon crisp. Remove from pan.Fry bacon crisp. Remove from pan.Fry bacon crisp. Remove from pan.Fry bacon crisp. Remove from pan.Drain most of grease. Drain water off hominy. Fry hominy in bacon grease.Drain most of grease. Drain water off hominy. Fry hominy in bacon grease.Drain most of grease. Drain water off hominy. Fry hominy in bacon grease.Drain most of grease. Drain water off hominy. Fry hominy in bacon grease.Crumble bacon & mix in hominy.Crumble bacon & mix in hominy.Crumble bacon & mix in hominy.Crumble bacon & mix in hominy.That’s good eatin', as my father would say.That’s good eatin', as my father would say.That’s good eatin', as my father would say.That’s good eatin', as my father would say.

Note: Better fix plenty!Note: Better fix plenty!Note: Better fix plenty!Note: Better fix plenty!


CHEROKEE FRY BREADCHEROKEE FRY BREADCHEROKEE FRY BREADCHEROKEE FRY BREAD

make a soft dough such asmake a soft dough such asmake a soft dough such asmake a soft dough such as1111 cupcupcupcup flour,flour,flour,flour,1111 TspTspTspTsp baking powder,baking powder,baking powder,baking powder,

pinch saltandpinch saltandpinch saltandpinch saltandlittle greaselittle greaselittle greaselittle greaseenough milk to mixenough milk to mixenough milk to mixenough milk to mix

Cut this together drop by spoonfull into hot grease let fry until brown andCut this together drop by spoonfull into hot grease let fry until brown andCut this together drop by spoonfull into hot grease let fry until brown andCut this together drop by spoonfull into hot grease let fry until brown andcrisp. Serve hot... Can garnish with many different things..likecrisp. Serve hot... Can garnish with many different things..likecrisp. Serve hot... Can garnish with many different things..likecrisp. Serve hot... Can garnish with many different things..like---Strawberries, honey powder sugar, cinnamon, different types of Jam, also---Strawberries, honey powder sugar, cinnamon, different types of Jam, also---Strawberries, honey powder sugar, cinnamon, different types of Jam, also---Strawberries, honey powder sugar, cinnamon, different types of Jam, alsofor a dinner put beans cheese, lettuce chopped onions, peppersfor a dinner put beans cheese, lettuce chopped onions, peppersfor a dinner put beans cheese, lettuce chopped onions, peppersfor a dinner put beans cheese, lettuce chopped onions, pepperstomatoes,you have a full dinner.tomatoes,you have a full dinner.tomatoes,you have a full dinner.tomatoes,you have a full dinner.

CHEROKEE FRY BREADCHEROKEE FRY BREADCHEROKEE FRY BREADCHEROKEE FRY BREAD

1111 cupcupcupcup flour,flour,flour,flour,1111 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. baking powder,baking powder,baking powder,baking powder,

pinch saltpinch saltpinch saltpinch saltlittle grease.little grease.little grease.little grease.

Make a soft dough such add enough milk to mix. Cut this together , drop byMake a soft dough such add enough milk to mix. Cut this together , drop byMake a soft dough such add enough milk to mix. Cut this together , drop byMake a soft dough such add enough milk to mix. Cut this together , drop byspoonfull into hotspoonfull into hotspoonfull into hotspoonfull into hotgrease let fry until brown and crisp. Serve hot...Can garnish withgrease let fry until brown and crisp. Serve hot...Can garnish withgrease let fry until brown and crisp. Serve hot...Can garnish withgrease let fry until brown and crisp. Serve hot...Can garnish withmany different things..like ---Strawberries, honey, powder sugar, cinnamon,many different things..like ---Strawberries, honey, powder sugar, cinnamon,many different things..like ---Strawberries, honey, powder sugar, cinnamon,many different things..like ---Strawberries, honey, powder sugar, cinnamon,different types of Jam, also for a dinner put beans ,different types of Jam, also for a dinner put beans ,different types of Jam, also for a dinner put beans ,different types of Jam, also for a dinner put beans ,cheese, lettuce chopped onions, peppers tomatoes, you have a fullcheese, lettuce chopped onions, peppers tomatoes, you have a fullcheese, lettuce chopped onions, peppers tomatoes, you have a fullcheese, lettuce chopped onions, peppers tomatoes, you have a fulldinner......dinner......dinner......dinner......


CHEROKEE GRAPE DUMPLINGSCHEROKEE GRAPE DUMPLINGSCHEROKEE GRAPE DUMPLINGSCHEROKEE GRAPE DUMPLINGS


Ingreadients:Ingreadients:Ingreadients:Ingreadients:

2 quarts fresh muscadine or Concord grapes2 quarts fresh muscadine or Concord grapes2 quarts fresh muscadine or Concord grapes2 quarts fresh muscadine or Concord grapes1 quart water1 quart water1 quart water1 quart water3 cups sugar3 cups sugar3 cups sugar3 cups sugar2 cups flour2 cups flour2 cups flour2 cups flour2 tablespoons vegetable shortening2 tablespoons vegetable shortening2 tablespoons vegetable shortening2 tablespoons vegetable shortening2 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions:Instructions:Instructions:Instructions:

Mash the grapes, removing the skins and seeds. Put them in a non-aluminumMash the grapes, removing the skins and seeds. Put them in a non-aluminumMash the grapes, removing the skins and seeds. Put them in a non-aluminumMash the grapes, removing the skins and seeds. Put them in a non-aluminumsaucepan with 1 quart cold water. Add the sugar and boil gently, as thoughsaucepan with 1 quart cold water. Add the sugar and boil gently, as thoughsaucepan with 1 quart cold water. Add the sugar and boil gently, as thoughsaucepan with 1 quart cold water. Add the sugar and boil gently, as thoughyou were making jelly, until the mixture reduces by at least one-third. Inyou were making jelly, until the mixture reduces by at least one-third. Inyou were making jelly, until the mixture reduces by at least one-third. Inyou were making jelly, until the mixture reduces by at least one-third. Inthe meantime, make the dumplings by cutting the shortening into the flourthe meantime, make the dumplings by cutting the shortening into the flourthe meantime, make the dumplings by cutting the shortening into the flourthe meantime, make the dumplings by cutting the shortening into the flourwith a knife, and adding 2 tablespoons cold water. Make a ball of dough andwith a knife, and adding 2 tablespoons cold water. Make a ball of dough andwith a knife, and adding 2 tablespoons cold water. Make a ball of dough andwith a knife, and adding 2 tablespoons cold water. Make a ball of dough androll it out. Cut into strips about 1 inch wide and 2 inches long. Use aroll it out. Cut into strips about 1 inch wide and 2 inches long. Use aroll it out. Cut into strips about 1 inch wide and 2 inches long. Use aroll it out. Cut into strips about 1 inch wide and 2 inches long. Use alittle dry flour to roll out and cut them if the dough is too sticky. Whenlittle dry flour to roll out and cut them if the dough is too sticky. Whenlittle dry flour to roll out and cut them if the dough is too sticky. Whenlittle dry flour to roll out and cut them if the dough is too sticky. Whenthe grape mixture reduces and begins to thicken, drop the dumplings in onethe grape mixture reduces and begins to thicken, drop the dumplings in onethe grape mixture reduces and begins to thicken, drop the dumplings in onethe grape mixture reduces and begins to thicken, drop the dumplings in oneby one. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes more. The mixture should thicken; the flourby one. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes more. The mixture should thicken; the flourby one. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes more. The mixture should thicken; the flourby one. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes more. The mixture should thicken; the flourdumplings will have cooked and the whole should be just a little moredumplings will have cooked and the whole should be just a little moredumplings will have cooked and the whole should be just a little moredumplings will have cooked and the whole should be just a little moreliquidliquidliquidliquidthan a berry cobbler. You may serve as a dessert, as you would serve athan a berry cobbler. You may serve as a dessert, as you would serve athan a berry cobbler. You may serve as a dessert, as you would serve athan a berry cobbler. You may serve as a dessert, as you would serve acobbler, or with a meal, as Cherokee might eat them.cobbler, or with a meal, as Cherokee might eat them.cobbler, or with a meal, as Cherokee might eat them.cobbler, or with a meal, as Cherokee might eat them.

CHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY BREADCHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY BREADCHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY BREADCHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY BREAD

2222 cccc self-rising flourself-rising flourself-rising flourself-rising flour1111 cccc milkmilkmilkmilk1111 eggeggeggegg1111 tstststs vanilla extractvanilla extractvanilla extractvanilla extract1111 cccc sugarsugarsugarsugar2222 cccc berries (huckleberries or blueberri; es)berries (huckleberries or blueberri; es)berries (huckleberries or blueberri; es)berries (huckleberries or blueberri; es)1111 stickstickstickstick of butterof butterof butterof butter


Cream eggs, butter and sugar together. Add flour, milk, and vanilla.Cream eggs, butter and sugar together. Add flour, milk, and vanilla.Cream eggs, butter and sugar together. Add flour, milk, and vanilla.Cream eggs, butter and sugar together. Add flour, milk, and vanilla.Sprinkle flour on berries to prevent them from going to the bottom. AddSprinkle flour on berries to prevent them from going to the bottom. AddSprinkle flour on berries to prevent them from going to the bottom. AddSprinkle flour on berries to prevent them from going to the bottom. Addberries to mixture. Put in baking pan and bake in over at 350 degrees forberries to mixture. Put in baking pan and bake in over at 350 degrees forberries to mixture. Put in baking pan and bake in over at 350 degrees forberries to mixture. Put in baking pan and bake in over at 350 degrees forapproximately 40 minutes or until done.approximately 40 minutes or until done.approximately 40 minutes or until done.approximately 40 minutes or until done.

Yield: makes 1 loaf. Yield: makes 1 loaf. Yield: makes 1 loaf. Yield: makes 1 loaf.

CHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY BREADCHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY BREADCHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY BREADCHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY BREAD

2 cups self rising flour2 cups self rising flour2 cups self rising flour2 cups self rising flour1 cup sugar1 cup sugar1 cup sugar1 cup sugar1 cup milk1 cup milk1 cup milk1 cup milk2 cups huckleberries (blueberries can be substituted)2 cups huckleberries (blueberries can be substituted)2 cups huckleberries (blueberries can be substituted)2 cups huckleberries (blueberries can be substituted)1 egg1 egg1 egg1 egg1 stick butter1 stick butter1 stick butter1 stick butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream eggs, butter, and sugar together. Add flour, milk, and vanilla.Cream eggs, butter, and sugar together. Add flour, milk, and vanilla.Cream eggs, butter, and sugar together. Add flour, milk, and vanilla.Cream eggs, butter, and sugar together. Add flour, milk, and vanilla.Sprinkle flour on berries to prevent them from going to the bottom. AddSprinkle flour on berries to prevent them from going to the bottom. AddSprinkle flour on berries to prevent them from going to the bottom. AddSprinkle flour on berries to prevent them from going to the bottom. Addberries to mixture. Put in baking pan and bake in oven at 350º forberries to mixture. Put in baking pan and bake in oven at 350º forberries to mixture. Put in baking pan and bake in oven at 350º forberries to mixture. Put in baking pan and bake in oven at 350º forapproximately 40 minutes (until done)approximately 40 minutes (until done)approximately 40 minutes (until done)approximately 40 minutes (until done)



CHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY-HONEY CAKECHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY-HONEY CAKECHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY-HONEY CAKECHEROKEE HUCKLEBERRY-HONEY CAKE

1/21/21/21/2 c.c.c.c. butter,softenedbutter,softenedbutter,softenedbutter,softened1/21/21/21/2 c.c.c.c. sugarsugarsugarsugar1/21/21/21/2 c.c.c.c. honeyhoneyhoneyhoney3333 eggs, beateneggs, beateneggs, beateneggs, beaten1/21/21/21/2 c.c.c.c. milkmilkmilkmilk1 1/21 1/21 1/21 1/2 c.c.c.c. plus 1 tbsp unbleached flourplus 1 tbsp unbleached flourplus 1 tbsp unbleached flourplus 1 tbsp unbleached flour2222 t.t.t.t. baking powderbaking powderbaking powderbaking powder1/81/81/81/8 t.t.t.t. saltsaltsaltsalt1111 c.c.c.c. freshfreshfreshfresh

huckleberries or blueberries or fro; zen or canned berries welhuckleberries or blueberries or fro; zen or canned berries welhuckleberries or blueberries or fro; zen or canned berries welhuckleberries or blueberries or fro; zen or canned berries wel

preheat oven to 350 f. in a mixing bowl, cream togetherpreheat oven to 350 f. in a mixing bowl, cream togetherpreheat oven to 350 f. in a mixing bowl, cream togetherpreheat oven to 350 f. in a mixing bowl, cream togetherbutter, sugar and honey. beat in eggs and milk. sift in 1butter, sugar and honey. beat in eggs and milk. sift in 1butter, sugar and honey. beat in eggs and milk. sift in 1butter, sugar and honey. beat in eggs and milk. sift in 11/2 c. flour, baking powder, and salt. combine1/2 c. flour, baking powder, and salt. combine1/2 c. flour, baking powder, and salt. combine1/2 c. flour, baking powder, and salt. combinethoroughly. in a small bowl, toss berries with remaining flour. gently foldthoroughly. in a small bowl, toss berries with remaining flour. gently foldthoroughly. in a small bowl, toss berries with remaining flour. gently foldthoroughly. in a small bowl, toss berries with remaining flour. gently foldberries into batter. pour batter intoberries into batter. pour batter intoberries into batter. pour batter intoberries into batter. pour batter intoa 5x9 inch loaf pan. bake for about 1 hour, untila 5x9 inch loaf pan. bake for about 1 hour, untila 5x9 inch loaf pan. bake for about 1 hour, untila 5x9 inch loaf pan. bake for about 1 hour, untilthe cake is golden brown and a knife inserted in thethe cake is golden brown and a knife inserted in thethe cake is golden brown and a knife inserted in thethe cake is golden brown and a knife inserted in thecenter comes out clean. serves 6 - 8center comes out clean. serves 6 - 8center comes out clean. serves 6 - 8center comes out clean. serves 6 - 8note -note -note -note -hucklebberies and blueberries are members of the same family,hucklebberies and blueberries are members of the same family,hucklebberies and blueberries are members of the same family,hucklebberies and blueberries are members of the same family,but huckleberries are smaller and darker. bothbut huckleberries are smaller and darker. bothbut huckleberries are smaller and darker. bothbut huckleberries are smaller and darker. bothberries were a major source of food for the southeasternberries were a major source of food for the southeasternberries were a major source of food for the southeasternberries were a major source of food for the southeasterntribes, who ate them fresh, stewed, and cooked with meattribes, who ate them fresh, stewed, and cooked with meattribes, who ate them fresh, stewed, and cooked with meattribes, who ate them fresh, stewed, and cooked with meat(pemican). large quantities were also dried for winter use.(pemican). large quantities were also dried for winter use.(pemican). large quantities were also dried for winter use.(pemican). large quantities were also dried for winter use.some early scottish and english traders married intosome early scottish and english traders married intosome early scottish and english traders married intosome early scottish and english traders married intothe leading cherokee families and their love of bakedthe leading cherokee families and their love of bakedthe leading cherokee families and their love of bakedthe leading cherokee families and their love of bakedgoods is aparent in the pies, cakes, and cobblers thatgoods is aparent in the pies, cakes, and cobblers thatgoods is aparent in the pies, cakes, and cobblers thatgoods is aparent in the pies, cakes, and cobblers thatare very much a part of the indian cooking of myare very much a part of the indian cooking of myare very much a part of the indian cooking of myare very much a part of the indian cooking of myheritage.heritage.heritage.heritage.enjoy! peace and love to you all!enjoy! peace and love to you all!enjoy! peace and love to you all!enjoy! peace and love to you all!


CHEROKEE LEATHER BRITCHESCHEROKEE LEATHER BRITCHESCHEROKEE LEATHER BRITCHESCHEROKEE LEATHER BRITCHES

1111 poundpoundpoundpound green beans, washedgreen beans, washedgreen beans, washedgreen beans, washed2222 quartsquartsquartsquarts waterwaterwaterwater2222 teaspoonteaspoonteaspoonteaspoon saltsaltsaltsalt1/81/81/81/8 teaspoonteaspoonteaspoonteaspoon fresh ground pepperfresh ground pepperfresh ground pepperfresh ground pepper1/41/41/41/4 lbs.lbs.lbs.lbs. salt pork, dicedsalt pork, dicedsalt pork, dicedsalt pork, diced

snap the ends off the beans, and string on heavy thread. Hang in sunnysnap the ends off the beans, and string on heavy thread. Hang in sunnysnap the ends off the beans, and string on heavy thread. Hang in sunnysnap the ends off the beans, and string on heavy thread. Hang in sunnyplace to dry for 2 months. When you are ready to cook theplace to dry for 2 months. When you are ready to cook theplace to dry for 2 months. When you are ready to cook theplace to dry for 2 months. When you are ready to cook thebeans, soak them for 1 hr. in the 2 quarts of water. Add the salt , pork,beans, soak them for 1 hr. in the 2 quarts of water. Add the salt , pork,beans, soak them for 1 hr. in the 2 quarts of water. Add the salt , pork,beans, soak them for 1 hr. in the 2 quarts of water. Add the salt , pork,salt, & pepper, & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer verysalt, & pepper, & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer verysalt, & pepper, & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer verysalt, & pepper, & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer veryslowly, stirring, occasionally, for 3 hrs. Add additional water ifslowly, stirring, occasionally, for 3 hrs. Add additional water ifslowly, stirring, occasionally, for 3 hrs. Add additional water ifslowly, stirring, occasionally, for 3 hrs. Add additional water ifnecessary. Serve hot, w/ lots of broth, as a vegetable. Corn pone isnecessary. Serve hot, w/ lots of broth, as a vegetable. Corn pone isnecessary. Serve hot, w/ lots of broth, as a vegetable. Corn pone isnecessary. Serve hot, w/ lots of broth, as a vegetable. Corn pone isperfect accompaniment--good for slopping up theperfect accompaniment--good for slopping up theperfect accompaniment--good for slopping up theperfect accompaniment--good for slopping up thepotlicker....................REMEMBERpotlicker....................REMEMBERpotlicker....................REMEMBERpotlicker....................REMEMBERTHIS RECIPIE TAKES TWO MONTHS TO MAKE.THIS RECIPIE TAKES TWO MONTHS TO MAKE.THIS RECIPIE TAKES TWO MONTHS TO MAKE.THIS RECIPIE TAKES TWO MONTHS TO MAKE.

Yield: 4-6 servings Yield: 4-6 servings Yield: 4-6 servings Yield: 4-6 servings

CHEROKEE PEPPER POT SOUPCHEROKEE PEPPER POT SOUPCHEROKEE PEPPER POT SOUPCHEROKEE PEPPER POT SOUP

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salt and ground pepper to tastesalt and ground pepper to tastesalt and ground pepper to tastesalt and ground pepper to taste

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Put meat, water, and onions in a heavy soup kettle. Cover and bring to aPut meat, water, and onions in a heavy soup kettle. Cover and bring to aPut meat, water, and onions in a heavy soup kettle. Cover and bring to aPut meat, water, and onions in a heavy soup kettle. Cover and bring to aboil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours. Removeboil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours. Removeboil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours. Removeboil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours. Removemeat, let cool, and discard bones, returning meat to pot. Stir in remainingmeat, let cool, and discard bones, returning meat to pot. Stir in remainingmeat, let cool, and discard bones, returning meat to pot. Stir in remainingmeat, let cool, and discard bones, returning meat to pot. Stir in remainingvegetables and simmer, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours. Season with saltvegetables and simmer, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours. Season with saltvegetables and simmer, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours. Season with saltvegetables and simmer, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours. Season with saltandandandand

Yield: pepper. serves Yield: pepper. serves Yield: pepper. serves Yield: pepper. serves

CHEROKEE PEPPERPOT SOUPCHEROKEE PEPPERPOT SOUPCHEROKEE PEPPERPOT SOUPCHEROKEE PEPPERPOT SOUP

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salt and freshly milled black peppe; r to tastesalt and freshly milled black peppe; r to tastesalt and freshly milled black peppe; r to tastesalt and freshly milled black peppe; r to taste

Cherokee pepperpot soup is a Native American recipe for aCherokee pepperpot soup is a Native American recipe for aCherokee pepperpot soup is a Native American recipe for aCherokee pepperpot soup is a Native American recipe for adelicious vegetable soup with a meat baPut meat in a large soup kettle anddelicious vegetable soup with a meat baPut meat in a large soup kettle anddelicious vegetable soup with a meat baPut meat in a large soup kettle anddelicious vegetable soup with a meat baPut meat in a large soup kettle andcover with water until it iscover with water until it iscover with water until it iscover with water until it isabout 1 inch higher than the meat. Cover and bring to a boil over highabout 1 inch higher than the meat. Cover and bring to a boil over highabout 1 inch higher than the meat. Cover and bring to a boil over highabout 1 inch higher than the meat. Cover and bring to a boil over highheat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.Remove meat, let cool. Discard bones, returning meat to pot. PutRemove meat, let cool. Discard bones, returning meat to pot. PutRemove meat, let cool. Discard bones, returning meat to pot. PutRemove meat, let cool. Discard bones, returning meat to pot. Putin all vegetables, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Season toin all vegetables, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Season toin all vegetables, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Season toin all vegetables, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Season totaste with salt and pepper.taste with salt and pepper.taste with salt and pepper.taste with salt and pepper.

Yield: 8 - 10 servingsYield: 8 - 10 servingsYield: 8 - 10 servingsYield: 8 - 10 servings

CHEROKEE POSSUM (OO-NI-NA-SU-GA-OO-GA-ME)CHEROKEE POSSUM (OO-NI-NA-SU-GA-OO-GA-ME)CHEROKEE POSSUM (OO-NI-NA-SU-GA-OO-GA-ME)CHEROKEE POSSUM (OO-NI-NA-SU-GA-OO-GA-ME)


Grape Drink.Gather ripe possum grapes--the kind that are still sour afterGrape Drink.Gather ripe possum grapes--the kind that are still sour afterGrape Drink.Gather ripe possum grapes--the kind that are still sour afterGrape Drink.Gather ripe possum grapes--the kind that are still sour after


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CHEROKEE PUDDINCHEROKEE PUDDINCHEROKEE PUDDINCHEROKEE PUDDIN

6666 tablespoonstablespoonstablespoonstablespoons corn mealcorn mealcorn mealcorn meal1111 quartquartquartquart milkmilkmilkmilk1/21/21/21/2 pintpintpintpint cold watercold watercold watercold water1/21/21/21/2 cupcupcupcup suet choppedsuet choppedsuet choppedsuet chopped3333 tablespoonstablespoonstablespoonstablespoons brown sugarbrown sugarbrown sugarbrown sugar1111 cupcupcupcup molassesmolassesmolassesmolasses1111 teaspoonteaspoonteaspoonteaspoon sodasodasodasoda1111 tablespoontablespoontablespoontablespoon gingergingergingerginger1/21/21/21/2 teaspoonteaspoonteaspoonteaspoon cinnamoncinnamoncinnamoncinnamon1/21/21/21/2 teaspoonteaspoonteaspoonteaspoon nutmegnutmegnutmegnutmeg4444 eggseggseggseggs

Boil the milk, put cold water in meal to wet it. Pour meal into theBoil the milk, put cold water in meal to wet it. Pour meal into theBoil the milk, put cold water in meal to wet it. Pour meal into theBoil the milk, put cold water in meal to wet it. Pour meal into theboiling milk along with salt and suet.boiling milk along with salt and suet.boiling milk along with salt and suet.boiling milk along with salt and suet.Boil for 1/4 hour and keep stirring. If skim forms, remove it.Boil for 1/4 hour and keep stirring. If skim forms, remove it.Boil for 1/4 hour and keep stirring. If skim forms, remove it.Boil for 1/4 hour and keep stirring. If skim forms, remove it.You add 1/2 cup cold milk, sugar and molasses. Stir the soda first inYou add 1/2 cup cold milk, sugar and molasses. Stir the soda first inYou add 1/2 cup cold milk, sugar and molasses. Stir the soda first inYou add 1/2 cup cold milk, sugar and molasses. Stir the soda first inthe molasses.the molasses.the molasses.the molasses.Then add the spices, beat the yolks and the last thing to put in is theThen add the spices, beat the yolks and the last thing to put in is theThen add the spices, beat the yolks and the last thing to put in is theThen add the spices, beat the yolks and the last thing to put in is thestiff beaten whites.stiff beaten whites.stiff beaten whites.stiff beaten whites.Grease or butter the pan and bake for 1 hour.Grease or butter the pan and bake for 1 hour.Grease or butter the pan and bake for 1 hour.Grease or butter the pan and bake for 1 hour.Because there will be a little whey, let it cool for 1 hour.Because there will be a little whey, let it cool for 1 hour.Because there will be a little whey, let it cool for 1 hour.Because there will be a little whey, let it cool for 1 hour.

CHEROKEE SASSAFRAS TEACHEROKEE SASSAFRAS TEACHEROKEE SASSAFRAS TEACHEROKEE SASSAFRAS TEA

4444 sassasfrassassasfrassassasfrassassasfras roots, eachroots, eachroots, eachroots, each1 1/21 1/21 1/21 1/2 quartsquartsquartsquarts water aboutwater aboutwater aboutwater about

2inches long Scrub the roots well with a stiff brush, rinse, and scrape,2inches long Scrub the roots well with a stiff brush, rinse, and scrape,2inches long Scrub the roots well with a stiff brush, rinse, and scrape,2inches long Scrub the roots well with a stiff brush, rinse, and scrape,away the bark. Place the roots and bark scrapings alongaway the bark. Place the roots and bark scrapings alongaway the bark. Place the roots and bark scrapings alongaway the bark. Place the roots and bark scrapings alongwith the water in a large saucepan.Bring slowly to a boil reduce heat, andwith the water in a large saucepan.Bring slowly to a boil reduce heat, andwith the water in a large saucepan.Bring slowly to a boil reduce heat, andwith the water in a large saucepan.Bring slowly to a boil reduce heat, and


simmer together gently for 15 minutes. Turn off heatsimmer together gently for 15 minutes. Turn off heatsimmer together gently for 15 minutes. Turn off heatsimmer together gently for 15 minutes. Turn off heatand let tea seep for 10 minutesand let tea seep for 10 minutesand let tea seep for 10 minutesand let tea seep for 10 minutesStrain andStrain andStrain andStrain andServeServeServeServe

Yield: 1-1/2 quarts Yield: 1-1/2 quarts Yield: 1-1/2 quarts Yield: 1-1/2 quarts

CHEROKEE SUCCOTASHCHEROKEE SUCCOTASHCHEROKEE SUCCOTASHCHEROKEE SUCCOTASH

2222 lblblblb fresh or dry lima beansfresh or dry lima beansfresh or dry lima beansfresh or dry lima beans1111 *(small*(small*(small*(small ones are best)ones are best)ones are best)ones are best)3333 cupcupcupcup fresh corn cut from cobfresh corn cut from cobfresh corn cut from cobfresh corn cut from cob4444 wildwildwildwild onions or pearl onionsonions or pearl onionsonions or pearl onionsonions or pearl onions1111 saltsaltsaltsalt to tasteto tasteto tasteto taste1111 pepperpepperpepperpepper to tasteto tasteto tasteto taste2222 tablespoontablespoontablespoontablespoon melted bacon fatmelted bacon fatmelted bacon fatmelted bacon fat2222 piecespiecespiecespieces smoked ham hocksmoked ham hocksmoked ham hocksmoked ham hock3333 quartquartquartquart waterwaterwaterwater

Soak beans if sueing dry ones, for 3-4 hours. Bring the water to a boilSoak beans if sueing dry ones, for 3-4 hours. Bring the water to a boilSoak beans if sueing dry ones, for 3-4 hours. Bring the water to a boilSoak beans if sueing dry ones, for 3-4 hours. Bring the water to a boilthen add the beans. Cook at a moderate boil for 10 minutes then add thethen add the beans. Cook at a moderate boil for 10 minutes then add thethen add the beans. Cook at a moderate boil for 10 minutes then add thethen add the beans. Cook at a moderate boil for 10 minutes then add thecorn, ham hocks, salt & pepper, and onions. Reduce heat and cook for 1 hourcorn, ham hocks, salt & pepper, and onions. Reduce heat and cook for 1 hourcorn, ham hocks, salt & pepper, and onions. Reduce heat and cook for 1 hourcorn, ham hocks, salt & pepper, and onions. Reduce heat and cook for 1 houron a low heat. Got this one from a friend from grad school. He is aon a low heat. Got this one from a friend from grad school. He is aon a low heat. Got this one from a friend from grad school. He is aon a low heat. Got this one from a friend from grad school. He is acultural anthropologist who also happens to be a Cherokee Amerindian. Hiscultural anthropologist who also happens to be a Cherokee Amerindian. Hiscultural anthropologist who also happens to be a Cherokee Amerindian. Hiscultural anthropologist who also happens to be a Cherokee Amerindian. Hispassion is cooking and this is a recipe that he assures me is genuinelypassion is cooking and this is a recipe that he assures me is genuinelypassion is cooking and this is a recipe that he assures me is genuinelypassion is cooking and this is a recipe that he assures me is genuinelyethnic to his people in North Carolina. The changes from the items *'d areethnic to his people in North Carolina. The changes from the items *'d areethnic to his people in North Carolina. The changes from the items *'d areethnic to his people in North Carolina. The changes from the items *'d arehis not mine. The measurements have been converted for us as well. Hehis not mine. The measurements have been converted for us as well. Hehis not mine. The measurements have been converted for us as well. Hehis not mine. The measurements have been converted for us as well. Heclaims we would like to measure out a handful of this and a small pinchclaims we would like to measure out a handful of this and a small pinchclaims we would like to measure out a handful of this and a small pinchclaims we would like to measure out a handful of this and a small pinchof that. Enjoy!of that. Enjoy!of that. Enjoy!of that. Enjoy!


CHEROKEE SUCCOTASH - (IYATSUYADISUYI SELU)CHEROKEE SUCCOTASH - (IYATSUYADISUYI SELU)CHEROKEE SUCCOTASH - (IYATSUYADISUYI SELU)CHEROKEE SUCCOTASH - (IYATSUYADISUYI SELU)

By: By: By: By: Tsalagi Tsalagi Tsalagi Tsalagi


Directions: Shell some corn and skin it with wood ashes lye. Cook corn andDirections: Shell some corn and skin it with wood ashes lye. Cook corn andDirections: Shell some corn and skin it with wood ashes lye. Cook corn andDirections: Shell some corn and skin it with wood ashes lye. Cook corn andbeans separately, then together. If desired, you may put pieces of pumpkinbeans separately, then together. If desired, you may put pieces of pumpkinbeans separately, then together. If desired, you may put pieces of pumpkinbeans separately, then together. If desired, you may put pieces of pumpkin


in. Be sure to put the pumpkin in early enough to get done before the potin. Be sure to put the pumpkin in early enough to get done before the potin. Be sure to put the pumpkin in early enough to get done before the potin. Be sure to put the pumpkin in early enough to get done before the potis removed from the fire.is removed from the fire.is removed from the fire.is removed from the fire.

CHEROKEE SUCCOTASH I-YA-TSU-YA-DI-SU-YI SE-LUCHEROKEE SUCCOTASH I-YA-TSU-YA-DI-SU-YI SE-LUCHEROKEE SUCCOTASH I-YA-TSU-YA-DI-SU-YI SE-LUCHEROKEE SUCCOTASH I-YA-TSU-YA-DI-SU-YI SE-LU

By: By: By: By: Tu'ti Southeast Kituwah Nation from Grandmother Tu'ti Southeast Kituwah Nation from Grandmother Tu'ti Southeast Kituwah Nation from Grandmother Tu'ti Southeast Kituwah Nation from Grandmother

beansbeansbeansbeanscorncorncorncornpumpkin (optional)pumpkin (optional)pumpkin (optional)pumpkin (optional)

Shell some corn.Shell some corn.Shell some corn.Shell some corn.Cook corn and beans separately, then together.Cook corn and beans separately, then together.Cook corn and beans separately, then together.Cook corn and beans separately, then together.You may add pieces of pumpkin in.You may add pieces of pumpkin in.You may add pieces of pumpkin in.You may add pieces of pumpkin in.

Note: Be sure to put the pumpkin in early enough to get done before the potNote: Be sure to put the pumpkin in early enough to get done before the potNote: Be sure to put the pumpkin in early enough to get done before the potNote: Be sure to put the pumpkin in early enough to get done before the potis removed from the fire.is removed from the fire.is removed from the fire.is removed from the fire.

CHEROKEE SWEET POTATO BREADCHEROKEE SWEET POTATO BREADCHEROKEE SWEET POTATO BREADCHEROKEE SWEET POTATO BREAD

By: By: By: By: Adapted from the Cherokee Adapted from the Cherokee Adapted from the Cherokee Adapted from the Cherokee

12/412/412/412/4 cupscupscupscups all-purpose flourall-purpose flourall-purpose flourall-purpose flour1/21/21/21/2 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. baking powderbaking powderbaking powderbaking powder1111 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. baking sodabaking sodabaking sodabaking soda1111 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. saltsaltsaltsalt1/21/21/21/2 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. cinnamoncinnamoncinnamoncinnamon1/41/41/41/4 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. ground clovesground clovesground clovesground cloves1111 cupcupcupcup sugarsugarsugarsugar1/41/41/41/4 cupcupcupcup brown sugarbrown sugarbrown sugarbrown sugar1/31/31/31/3 cupcupcupcup shortening, softenedshortening, softenedshortening, softenedshortening, softened2222 eggs, beateneggs, beateneggs, beateneggs, beaten1111 cupcupcupcup cooked or canned sweet potatoes; mashedcooked or canned sweet potatoes; mashedcooked or canned sweet potatoes; mashedcooked or canned sweet potatoes; mashed1/31/31/31/3 cupcupcupcup waterwaterwaterwater1/21/21/21/2 cupcupcupcup chopped nutschopped nutschopped nutschopped nuts1/21/21/21/2 cupcupcupcup raisinsraisinsraisinsraisins

In a mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, andIn a mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, andIn a mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, andIn a mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, andspices. Set aside. In a separate large mixing bowl cream sugars andspices. Set aside. In a separate large mixing bowl cream sugars andspices. Set aside. In a separate large mixing bowl cream sugars andspices. Set aside. In a separate large mixing bowl cream sugars andshortening till fluffy. Beat in eggs, then sweet potatoes, then water. Stirshortening till fluffy. Beat in eggs, then sweet potatoes, then water. Stirshortening till fluffy. Beat in eggs, then sweet potatoes, then water. Stirshortening till fluffy. Beat in eggs, then sweet potatoes, then water. Stirin dry ingredients; fold in nuts and raisins. Pour batter into a wellin dry ingredients; fold in nuts and raisins. Pour batter into a wellin dry ingredients; fold in nuts and raisins. Pour batter into a wellin dry ingredients; fold in nuts and raisins. Pour batter into a well


greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350º F. oven 50-60 minutes.greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350º F. oven 50-60 minutes.greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350º F. oven 50-60 minutes.greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350º F. oven 50-60 minutes.Bread tests done when knife inserted in center comes out clean.Bread tests done when knife inserted in center comes out clean.Bread tests done when knife inserted in center comes out clean.Bread tests done when knife inserted in center comes out clean.

CHEROKEE WALNUT BREAD (SE-DI-SE-LU I-SU-YI)CHEROKEE WALNUT BREAD (SE-DI-SE-LU I-SU-YI)CHEROKEE WALNUT BREAD (SE-DI-SE-LU I-SU-YI)CHEROKEE WALNUT BREAD (SE-DI-SE-LU I-SU-YI)


Crack dry walnuts and take out the meats. Beat the meats in the corn beaterCrack dry walnuts and take out the meats. Beat the meats in the corn beaterCrack dry walnuts and take out the meats. Beat the meats in the corn beaterCrack dry walnuts and take out the meats. Beat the meats in the corn beateruntil they are alikeuntil they are alikeuntil they are alikeuntil they are alikemeal.meal.meal.meal.This may be mixed into corn beans and cooked until itThis may be mixed into corn beans and cooked until itThis may be mixed into corn beans and cooked until itThis may be mixed into corn beans and cooked until itthickens..then can be eaten w/ fry bread or by itself...thickens..then can be eaten w/ fry bread or by itself...thickens..then can be eaten w/ fry bread or by itself...thickens..then can be eaten w/ fry bread or by itself...

CHEROKEE YAM CAKESCHEROKEE YAM CAKESCHEROKEE YAM CAKESCHEROKEE YAM CAKES

1 cup mashed yams or sweet potatoes1 cup mashed yams or sweet potatoes1 cup mashed yams or sweet potatoes1 cup mashed yams or sweet potatoes2 cups sifted flour2 cups sifted flour2 cups sifted flour2 cups sifted flour1 1/2 teaspoons sugar1 1/2 teaspoons sugar1 1/2 teaspoons sugar1 1/2 teaspoons sugar1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons salt2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup salad oil1/2 cup salad oil1/2 cup salad oil1/2 cup salad oil1/2 cup milk1/2 cup milk1/2 cup milk1/2 cup milk

Sift flour, baking soda, sugar and salt into a bowl. Pour oil and milk intoSift flour, baking soda, sugar and salt into a bowl. Pour oil and milk intoSift flour, baking soda, sugar and salt into a bowl. Pour oil and milk intoSift flour, baking soda, sugar and salt into a bowl. Pour oil and milk intoa measuring cup but do not stir. Add to yams. Blend well. Add to floura measuring cup but do not stir. Add to yams. Blend well. Add to floura measuring cup but do not stir. Add to yams. Blend well. Add to floura measuring cup but do not stir. Add to yams. Blend well. Add to flourmixture and mix lightly with fork until mixture holds together. Turn doughmixture and mix lightly with fork until mixture holds together. Turn doughmixture and mix lightly with fork until mixture holds together. Turn doughmixture and mix lightly with fork until mixture holds together. Turn doughout onto a floured board and knead gently until smooth (about 12 kneadingout onto a floured board and knead gently until smooth (about 12 kneadingout onto a floured board and knead gently until smooth (about 12 kneadingout onto a floured board and knead gently until smooth (about 12 kneadingstrokes).strokes).strokes).strokes).

Roll dough about 1/4" thick and cut into rounds with floured biscuitRoll dough about 1/4" thick and cut into rounds with floured biscuitRoll dough about 1/4" thick and cut into rounds with floured biscuitRoll dough about 1/4" thick and cut into rounds with floured biscuitcutter. Place rounds on a baking sheet. Bake at 425º for 10-20 minutes.cutter. Place rounds on a baking sheet. Bake at 425º for 10-20 minutes.cutter. Place rounds on a baking sheet. Bake at 425º for 10-20 minutes.cutter. Place rounds on a baking sheet. Bake at 425º for 10-20 minutes.Serve hot, or split when cold and toast.Serve hot, or split when cold and toast.Serve hot, or split when cold and toast.Serve hot, or split when cold and toast.

CHESTNUT BREADCHESTNUT BREADCHESTNUT BREADCHESTNUT BREAD

IngredientsIngredientsIngredientsIngredients

1 lb. chestnuts1 lb. chestnuts1 lb. chestnuts1 lb. chestnutsCorn mealCorn mealCorn mealCorn mealCorn fodderCorn fodderCorn fodderCorn fodder

DirectionsDirectionsDirectionsDirections

Peel one pound of chestnuts and scale to take off inside skin. Add enoughPeel one pound of chestnuts and scale to take off inside skin. Add enoughPeel one pound of chestnuts and scale to take off inside skin. Add enoughPeel one pound of chestnuts and scale to take off inside skin. Add enoughcornmeal to hold chestnuts together, mixing chestnuts and cornmeal withcornmeal to hold chestnuts together, mixing chestnuts and cornmeal withcornmeal to hold chestnuts together, mixing chestnuts and cornmeal withcornmeal to hold chestnuts together, mixing chestnuts and cornmeal withboiling water. Wrap in green fodder or green corn shucks, typing each bunboiling water. Wrap in green fodder or green corn shucks, typing each bunboiling water. Wrap in green fodder or green corn shucks, typing each bunboiling water. Wrap in green fodder or green corn shucks, typing each bunsecurely with white twine. Place in a pot of boiling water and cook untilsecurely with white twine. Place in a pot of boiling water and cook untilsecurely with white twine. Place in a pot of boiling water and cook untilsecurely with white twine. Place in a pot of boiling water and cook untildone. Salt when eating if desired, but do not salt before cooking or breaddone. Salt when eating if desired, but do not salt before cooking or breaddone. Salt when eating if desired, but do not salt before cooking or breaddone. Salt when eating if desired, but do not salt before cooking or breadwill crumble.will crumble.will crumble.will crumble.



CORMEAL COOKIES (SE-LU I-SA U-GA-NA-S-DA)CORMEAL COOKIES (SE-LU I-SA U-GA-NA-S-DA)CORMEAL COOKIES (SE-LU I-SA U-GA-NA-S-DA)CORMEAL COOKIES (SE-LU I-SA U-GA-NA-S-DA)

By: By: By: By: Tslagai Tslagai Tslagai Tslagai

cream together:cream together:cream together:cream together:3/43/43/43/4 cupcupcupcup margarinemargarinemargarinemargarine3/43/43/43/4 cupcupcupcup sugarsugarsugarsugar

add the following ingredients until; smooth:add the following ingredients until; smooth:add the following ingredients until; smooth:add the following ingredients until; smooth:1111 eggeggeggegg1111 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. vanillavanillavanillavanilla

add and mix well:add and mix well:add and mix well:add and mix well:1 1/21 1/21 1/21 1/2 cupcupcupcup flourflourflourflour1/21/21/21/2 cupcupcupcup cornmealcornmealcornmealcornmeal1111 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. baking poweredbaking poweredbaking poweredbaking powered1/41/41/41/4 tsp.tsp.tsp.tsp. saltsaltsaltsalt

optional:optional:optional:optional:1/21/21/21/2 cupcupcupcup raisinsraisinsraisinsraisins

Drop dough from tablespoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degreesDrop dough from tablespoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degreesDrop dough from tablespoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degreesDrop dough from tablespoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degreesabout 15 minutes until lightly browned.about 15 minutes until lightly browned.about 15 minutes until lightly browned.about 15 minutes until lightly browned.

Yield: 1 1/2 dozen. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen.

CORN CHOWDER CHEROKEECORN CHOWDER CHEROKEECORN CHOWDER CHEROKEECORN CHOWDER CHEROKEE

By: By: By: By: Phyllis Newton (Crowwoman) Phyllis Newton (Crowwoman) Phyllis Newton (Crowwoman) Phyllis Newton (Crowwoman)

5555 lbslbslbslbs potatoes, cut in small chunkspotatoes, cut in small chunkspotatoes, cut in small chunkspotatoes, cut in small chunks4444 canscanscanscans of cornof cornof cornof corn2222 onions, dicedonions, dicedonions, dicedonions, diced1111 bellpepper, dicedbellpepper, dicedbellpepper, dicedbellpepper, diced

salt & peppersalt & peppersalt & peppersalt & peppersugarsugarsugarsugar

Cook potatoes till done, then drain and add the corn.Cook potatoes till done, then drain and add the corn.Cook potatoes till done, then drain and add the corn.Cook potatoes till done, then drain and add the corn.Fry onion and bell peppers till done, then add to other mixture.Fry onion and bell peppers till done, then add to other mixture.Fry onion and bell peppers till done, then add to other mixture.Fry onion and bell peppers till done, then add to other mixture.Then add salt and pepper and sugar to taste.Then add salt and pepper and sugar to taste.Then add salt and pepper and sugar to taste.Then add salt and pepper and sugar to taste.This is a thick soup good on cold days.This is a thick soup good on cold days.This is a thick soup good on cold days.This is a thick soup good on cold days.


Georgia , CherokeeGeorgia , CherokeeGeorgia , CherokeeGeorgia , Cherokee

Yield: servings: threeYield: servings: threeYield: servings: threeYield: servings: three

CORN PONECORN PONECORN PONECORN PONE



2 cups Cornmeal2 cups Cornmeal2 cups Cornmeal2 cups Cornmeal1/4 tsp. Baking soda1/4 tsp. Baking soda1/4 tsp. Baking soda1/4 tsp. Baking soda1 tsp. Salt1 tsp. Salt1 tsp. Salt1 tsp. Salt1/2 cup Shortening1/2 cup Shortening1/2 cup Shortening1/2 cup Shortening3/4 cup Buttermilk3/4 cup Buttermilk3/4 cup Buttermilk3/4 cup Buttermilk3/4 cup Milk3/4 cup Milk3/4 cup Milk3/4 cup MilkButterButterButterButter


Combine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until mixtureCombine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until mixtureCombine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until mixtureCombine cornmeal, baking soda, and salt; cut in shortening until mixtureresembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dryresembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dryresembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dryresembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk, stirring just until dryingredients are moistened. Form batter into eight 1/2" thick cakes. Placeingredients are moistened. Form batter into eight 1/2" thick cakes. Placeingredients are moistened. Form batter into eight 1/2" thick cakes. Placeingredients are moistened. Form batter into eight 1/2" thick cakes. Placeon a hot, greased griddle. Bake at 400º for 15 minutes. Turn and bake anon a hot, greased griddle. Bake at 400º for 15 minutes. Turn and bake anon a hot, greased griddle. Bake at 400º for 15 minutes. Turn and bake anon a hot, greased griddle. Bake at 400º for 15 minutes. Turn and bake anadditional 15 minutes. Serve hot with butter.additional 15 minutes. Serve hot with butter.additional 15 minutes. Serve hot with butter.additional 15 minutes. Serve hot with butter.

Yield: 8 Yield: 8 Yield: 8 Yield: 8

CORNMEAL GRAVY (SELU'SI ASUSDI)CORNMEAL GRAVY (SELU'SI ASUSDI)CORNMEAL GRAVY (SELU'SI ASUSDI)CORNMEAL GRAVY (SELU'SI ASUSDI)



Fry some meat (about 4 pcs.side meat) Have enough grease to cover cornmeal.Fry some meat (about 4 pcs.side meat) Have enough grease to cover cornmeal.Fry some meat (about 4 pcs.side meat) Have enough grease to cover cornmeal.Fry some meat (about 4 pcs.side meat) Have enough grease to cover cornmeal.Add about 1/2 cup of meal (you may wanna salt this a bit, unless you likeAdd about 1/2 cup of meal (you may wanna salt this a bit, unless you likeAdd about 1/2 cup of meal (you may wanna salt this a bit, unless you likeAdd about 1/2 cup of meal (you may wanna salt this a bit, unless you likebland) Brown the meal in grease until light brown. Add 2 1/2 cups of milk,bland) Brown the meal in grease until light brown. Add 2 1/2 cups of milk,bland) Brown the meal in grease until light brown. Add 2 1/2 cups of milk,bland) Brown the meal in grease until light brown. Add 2 1/2 cups of milk,stir and let boil until thick. Serve hot over any kind of bread. (This wasstir and let boil until thick. Serve hot over any kind of bread. (This wasstir and let boil until thick. Serve hot over any kind of bread. (This wasstir and let boil until thick. Serve hot over any kind of bread. (This was


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CORNMEAL MUSH - (SELU'SA ANISTA)CORNMEAL MUSH - (SELU'SA ANISTA)CORNMEAL MUSH - (SELU'SA ANISTA)CORNMEAL MUSH - (SELU'SA ANISTA)


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Put water in saucepan. Cover and let it become boiling hot over the fire;Put water in saucepan. Cover and let it become boiling hot over the fire;Put water in saucepan. Cover and let it become boiling hot over the fire;Put water in saucepan. Cover and let it become boiling hot over the fire;then add a tablespoon of salt. Take off the light scum from the top. Take athen add a tablespoon of salt. Take off the light scum from the top. Take athen add a tablespoon of salt. Take off the light scum from the top. Take athen add a tablespoon of salt. Take off the light scum from the top. Take ahandful of the cornmeal with the left hand and a pudding stick in thehandful of the cornmeal with the left hand and a pudding stick in thehandful of the cornmeal with the left hand and a pudding stick in thehandful of the cornmeal with the left hand and a pudding stick in theright (or vise versa if you're a southpaw); then with the stick, stir theright (or vise versa if you're a southpaw); then with the stick, stir theright (or vise versa if you're a southpaw); then with the stick, stir theright (or vise versa if you're a southpaw); then with the stick, stir thewater around and by degrees let fall the meal. When one handful iswater around and by degrees let fall the meal. When one handful iswater around and by degrees let fall the meal. When one handful iswater around and by degrees let fall the meal. When one handful isexhausted, refill it; continue to stir and add meal until it is as thick asexhausted, refill it; continue to stir and add meal until it is as thick asexhausted, refill it; continue to stir and add meal until it is as thick asexhausted, refill it; continue to stir and add meal until it is as thick asyou can stir easily, or until the stick will stand in it. Stir it awhileyou can stir easily, or until the stick will stand in it. Stir it awhileyou can stir easily, or until the stick will stand in it. Stir it awhileyou can stir easily, or until the stick will stand in it. Stir it awhilelonger. Let the fire be gentle. When it is sufficiently cooked which willlonger. Let the fire be gentle. When it is sufficiently cooked which willlonger. Let the fire be gentle. When it is sufficiently cooked which willlonger. Let the fire be gentle. When it is sufficiently cooked which willbe in half an hour, it will bubble or buff up. Turn it into a deep basin.be in half an hour, it will bubble or buff up. Turn it into a deep basin.be in half an hour, it will bubble or buff up. Turn it into a deep basin.be in half an hour, it will bubble or buff up. Turn it into a deep basin.Good eaten cold or hot, with milk or butter and syrup or sugar, or withGood eaten cold or hot, with milk or butter and syrup or sugar, or withGood eaten cold or hot, with milk or butter and syrup or sugar, or withGood eaten cold or hot, with milk or butter and syrup or sugar, or withmeat and gravy or it may be sliced when cold and fried.meat and gravy or it may be sliced when cold and fried.meat and gravy or it may be sliced when cold and fried.meat and gravy or it may be sliced when cold and fried.

CRAWFISH - (GE-DV-NV)CRAWFISH - (GE-DV-NV)CRAWFISH - (GE-DV-NV)CRAWFISH - (GE-DV-NV)



Catch crawfish by baiting them with groundhog meat or buttermilk. Pinch offCatch crawfish by baiting them with groundhog meat or buttermilk. Pinch offCatch crawfish by baiting them with groundhog meat or buttermilk. Pinch offCatch crawfish by baiting them with groundhog meat or buttermilk. Pinch offtails and legs to use. Parboil, remove hulls and fry the little meat thattails and legs to use. Parboil, remove hulls and fry the little meat thattails and legs to use. Parboil, remove hulls and fry the little meat thattails and legs to use. Parboil, remove hulls and fry the little meat thatis left. When crisp, it is ready to eat. Crawfish can also be used in ais left. When crisp, it is ready to eat. Crawfish can also be used in ais left. When crisp, it is ready to eat. Crawfish can also be used in ais left. When crisp, it is ready to eat. Crawfish can also be used in asoup or stew after it is fried.soup or stew after it is fried.soup or stew after it is fried.soup or stew after it is fried.

CREAMED DANDELION GREENSCREAMED DANDELION GREENSCREAMED DANDELION GREENSCREAMED DANDELION GREENS


young dandelion leaves, about 1 lb.young dandelion leaves, about 1 lb.young dandelion leaves, about 1 lb.young dandelion leaves, about 1 lb.


1/2 t. salt1/2 t. salt1/2 t. salt1/2 t. salt2 T. butter2 T. butter2 T. butter2 T. butter2 T. flour2 T. flour2 T. flour2 T. flour1 c. milk1 c. milk1 c. milk1 c. milksalt and pepper to tastesalt and pepper to tastesalt and pepper to tastesalt and pepper to taste

Wash leave and put in large pan. Add about a quart of water andWash leave and put in large pan. Add about a quart of water andWash leave and put in large pan. Add about a quart of water andWash leave and put in large pan. Add about a quart of water andthe salt and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer 15 min.the salt and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer 15 min.the salt and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer 15 min.the salt and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer 15 min.Drain, and chop fine.Drain, and chop fine.Drain, and chop fine.Drain, and chop fine.

Melt butter in pan; add flour to make a smooth paste. Add milk,Melt butter in pan; add flour to make a smooth paste. Add milk,Melt butter in pan; add flour to make a smooth paste. Add milk,Melt butter in pan; add flour to make a smooth paste. Add milk,salt and pepper and cook until creamy. Mix in greens and serve.salt and pepper and cook until creamy. Mix in greens and serve.salt and pepper and cook until creamy. Mix in greens and serve.salt and pepper and cook until creamy. Mix in greens and serve.

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Yield: 1 recipe Yield: 1 recipe Yield: 1 recipe Yield: 1 recipe

DRIED APPLES - (UNIKAYA)DRIED APPLES - (UNIKAYA)DRIED APPLES - (UNIKAYA)DRIED APPLES - (UNIKAYA)



Peel and quarter ripe apples, or slice and dry in the sun. Cook the driedPeel and quarter ripe apples, or slice and dry in the sun. Cook the driedPeel and quarter ripe apples, or slice and dry in the sun. Cook the driedPeel and quarter ripe apples, or slice and dry in the sun. Cook the driedapples until done. If the cooked apple needs to be thickened, add cornmealapples until done. If the cooked apple needs to be thickened, add cornmealapples until done. If the cooked apple needs to be thickened, add cornmealapples until done. If the cooked apple needs to be thickened, add cornmealand cook until meal is done.and cook until meal is done.and cook until meal is done.and cook until meal is done.

FRIED CHEROKEE SQUASH BREADFRIED CHEROKEE SQUASH BREADFRIED CHEROKEE SQUASH BREADFRIED CHEROKEE SQUASH BREAD

2222 summersummersummersummer squash, dicedsquash, dicedsquash, dicedsquash, dicedwaterwaterwaterwater

1111 cccc corn mealcorn mealcorn mealcorn meal1/41/41/41/4 cccc buttermilkbuttermilkbuttermilkbuttermilk1111 eggeggeggegg

Cook squash in water until soft; leave 3/4 c. water in pot. Combine otherCook squash in water until soft; leave 3/4 c. water in pot. Combine otherCook squash in water until soft; leave 3/4 c. water in pot. Combine otherCook squash in water until soft; leave 3/4 c. water in pot. Combine otheringredients with squash and water; mix together. Fry in hot oil untilingredients with squash and water; mix together. Fry in hot oil untilingredients with squash and water; mix together. Fry in hot oil untilingredients with squash and water; mix together. Fry in hot oil untilgolden browngolden browngolden browngolden brown

Yield: makes 1 batch. Yield: makes 1 batch. Yield: makes 1 batch. Yield: makes 1 batch.


FRIED CHEROKEE SQUASH BREADFRIED CHEROKEE SQUASH BREADFRIED CHEROKEE SQUASH BREADFRIED CHEROKEE SQUASH BREAD

2222 summersummersummersummer squash, dicedsquash, dicedsquash, dicedsquash, dicedwaterwaterwaterwater

1111 cccc corn mealcorn mealcorn mealcorn meal1/41/41/41/4 cccc buttermilkbuttermilkbuttermilkbuttermilk1111 eggeggeggegg

Cook squash in water until soft; leave 3/4 c. water in pot. CombineCook squash in water until soft; leave 3/4 c. water in pot. CombineCook squash in water until soft; leave 3/4 c. water in pot. CombineCook squash in water until soft; leave 3/4 c. water in pot. Combineother ingredients with squash and water; mix together. Fry in hot oilother ingredients with squash and water; mix together. Fry in hot oilother ingredients with squash and water; mix together. Fry in hot oilother ingredients with squash and water; mix together. Fry in hot oiluntil golden brown.until golden brown.until golden brown.until golden brown.

Yield: 1 batch. Yield: 1 batch. Yield: 1 batch. Yield: 1 batch.

FRY BREADFRY BREADFRY BREADFRY BREAD

By: By: By: By: Cherokee Nation Cherokee Nation Cherokee Nation Cherokee Nation

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Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add warm water in smallCombine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add warm water in smallCombine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add warm water in smallCombine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add warm water in smallamounts and knead until soft but not sticky. Adjust the flour or water asamounts and knead until soft but not sticky. Adjust the flour or water asamounts and knead until soft but not sticky. Adjust the flour or water asamounts and knead until soft but not sticky. Adjust the flour or water asneeded, Cover aand let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Pull of large egg sizedneeded, Cover aand let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Pull of large egg sizedneeded, Cover aand let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Pull of large egg sizedneeded, Cover aand let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Pull of large egg sizedballs of dough, turn out into fairly thin rounds. Fryrounds in hot oilballs of dough, turn out into fairly thin rounds. Fryrounds in hot oilballs of dough, turn out into fairly thin rounds. Fryrounds in hot oilballs of dough, turn out into fairly thin rounds. Fryrounds in hot oiluntil bubbles appear on the dough, turn over and fry on the other sideuntil bubbles appear on the dough, turn over and fry on the other sideuntil bubbles appear on the dough, turn over and fry on the other sideuntil bubbles appear on the dough, turn over and fry on the other sideuntil golden brown.until golden brown.until golden brown.until golden brown.

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Directions: Crack thin shelled hickory nuts. Beat hull and all in the cornDirections: Crack thin shelled hickory nuts. Beat hull and all in the cornDirections: Crack thin shelled hickory nuts. Beat hull and all in the cornDirections: Crack thin shelled hickory nuts. Beat hull and all in the cornbeater until it can be rolled into a ball. Make whatever size balls arebeater until it can be rolled into a ball. Make whatever size balls arebeater until it can be rolled into a ball. Make whatever size balls arebeater until it can be rolled into a ball. Make whatever size balls are


convenient to use. Pour boiling water over this to make a thick gruel. Pourconvenient to use. Pour boiling water over this to make a thick gruel. Pourconvenient to use. Pour boiling water over this to make a thick gruel. Pourconvenient to use. Pour boiling water over this to make a thick gruel. Pourthe gruel over corn and beans that have been cooked separately, then mixedthe gruel over corn and beans that have been cooked separately, then mixedthe gruel over corn and beans that have been cooked separately, then mixedthe gruel over corn and beans that have been cooked separately, then mixedtogether.together.together.together.

GREENS SALAD - (GUHITLIGI)GREENS SALAD - (GUHITLIGI)GREENS SALAD - (GUHITLIGI)GREENS SALAD - (GUHITLIGI)


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Directions: Parboil, salt, then cooked some more with grease (go-i). ServeDirections: Parboil, salt, then cooked some more with grease (go-i). ServeDirections: Parboil, salt, then cooked some more with grease (go-i). ServeDirections: Parboil, salt, then cooked some more with grease (go-i). Servehot.hot.hot.hot.

HUCKLEBERRY BREAD (GADU GUWA)HUCKLEBERRY BREAD (GADU GUWA)HUCKLEBERRY BREAD (GADU GUWA)HUCKLEBERRY BREAD (GADU GUWA)


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LEATHER BREECHES - (ANIKAYOSVHI TSUYA)LEATHER BREECHES - (ANIKAYOSVHI TSUYA)LEATHER BREECHES - (ANIKAYOSVHI TSUYA)LEATHER BREECHES - (ANIKAYOSVHI TSUYA)


1111 poundpoundpoundpound fresh green beans, washedfresh green beans, washedfresh green beans, washedfresh green beans, washed2222 quartsquartsquartsquarts waterwaterwaterwater1/41/41/41/4 poundpoundpoundpound salt pork, dicedsalt pork, dicedsalt pork, dicedsalt pork, diced


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Directions: Snap the ends off the beans and string on heavy thread withDirections: Snap the ends off the beans and string on heavy thread withDirections: Snap the ends off the beans and string on heavy thread withDirections: Snap the ends off the beans and string on heavy thread withneedle. Hang in a sunny place to dry for about 2 months. To cook: Soakneedle. Hang in a sunny place to dry for about 2 months. To cook: Soakneedle. Hang in a sunny place to dry for about 2 months. To cook: Soakneedle. Hang in a sunny place to dry for about 2 months. To cook: Soakbeans for 1 hour in the two quarts of water. Add the salt pork, salt andbeans for 1 hour in the two quarts of water. Add the salt pork, salt andbeans for 1 hour in the two quarts of water. Add the salt pork, salt andbeans for 1 hour in the two quarts of water. Add the salt pork, salt andpepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer slowly, for 3 hours. Addpepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer slowly, for 3 hours. Addpepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer slowly, for 3 hours. Addpepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer slowly, for 3 hours. Addmore water if needed.more water if needed.more water if needed.more water if needed.

OLD FASHIONED SQUIRREL CHEROKEE STEW...OLD FASHIONED SQUIRREL CHEROKEE STEW...OLD FASHIONED SQUIRREL CHEROKEE STEW...OLD FASHIONED SQUIRREL CHEROKEE STEW...

By: By: By: By: KarenShadowdancer KarenShadowdancer KarenShadowdancer KarenShadowdancer


SALT...PEPPER Squirrel to taste. Boil in water until very -verySALT...PEPPER Squirrel to taste. Boil in water until very -verySALT...PEPPER Squirrel to taste. Boil in water until very -verySALT...PEPPER Squirrel to taste. Boil in water until very -very-tender. Debone. Take 1/2 cup of cooled liquid in which the squrriel was-tender. Debone. Take 1/2 cup of cooled liquid in which the squrriel was-tender. Debone. Take 1/2 cup of cooled liquid in which the squrriel was-tender. Debone. Take 1/2 cup of cooled liquid in which the squrriel wascooked and make dumplings with self -rising flour.Put deboned squirrelcooked and make dumplings with self -rising flour.Put deboned squirrelcooked and make dumplings with self -rising flour.Put deboned squirrelcooked and make dumplings with self -rising flour.Put deboned squirrelback in broth and add cut strips of dumplings to broth and squrrielback in broth and add cut strips of dumplings to broth and squrrielback in broth and add cut strips of dumplings to broth and squrrielback in broth and add cut strips of dumplings to broth and squrrielwhile cooking. Add a little butterwhile cooking. Add a little butterwhile cooking. Add a little butterwhile cooking. Add a little butterand if you wish, you may drop 3 or 4 eggs into this mixture .Do not stirand if you wish, you may drop 3 or 4 eggs into this mixture .Do not stirand if you wish, you may drop 3 or 4 eggs into this mixture .Do not stirand if you wish, you may drop 3 or 4 eggs into this mixture .Do not stiruntil eggs are done....until eggs are done....until eggs are done....until eggs are done....( also can be done like this...)( also can be done like this...)( also can be done like this...)( also can be done like this...)You can add about 1/2 cup of sweet milk to the dumplings before addingYou can add about 1/2 cup of sweet milk to the dumplings before addingYou can add about 1/2 cup of sweet milk to the dumplings before addingYou can add about 1/2 cup of sweet milk to the dumplings before addingeggs if you wish.eggs if you wish.eggs if you wish.eggs if you wish.

PEANUT SOUP......CHEROKEE/ CREEKPEANUT SOUP......CHEROKEE/ CREEKPEANUT SOUP......CHEROKEE/ CREEKPEANUT SOUP......CHEROKEE/ CREEK

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CHOP THE NUTS FINE,OR DO A PUREE IN A BLENDER.PLACE THE NUTS & THECHOP THE NUTS FINE,OR DO A PUREE IN A BLENDER.PLACE THE NUTS & THECHOP THE NUTS FINE,OR DO A PUREE IN A BLENDER.PLACE THE NUTS & THECHOP THE NUTS FINE,OR DO A PUREE IN A BLENDER.PLACE THE NUTS & THEREMAINING INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN, & HEAT, STIRRING FOR 5 TO 25REMAINING INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN, & HEAT, STIRRING FOR 5 TO 25REMAINING INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN, & HEAT, STIRRING FOR 5 TO 25REMAINING INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN, & HEAT, STIRRING FOR 5 TO 25MINUTES. SERVE HOT. MAKE THE PORTIONS SMALL -SOUP IS VERY RICH &MINUTES. SERVE HOT. MAKE THE PORTIONS SMALL -SOUP IS VERY RICH &MINUTES. SERVE HOT. MAKE THE PORTIONS SMALL -SOUP IS VERY RICH &MINUTES. SERVE HOT. MAKE THE PORTIONS SMALL -SOUP IS VERY RICH &TASTEY......TASTEY......TASTEY......TASTEY......



POTATO SOUP - (NU-NV OO-GA-MA)POTATO SOUP - (NU-NV OO-GA-MA)POTATO SOUP - (NU-NV OO-GA-MA)POTATO SOUP - (NU-NV OO-GA-MA)



Peel white potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Boil in water with anPeel white potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Boil in water with anPeel white potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Boil in water with anPeel white potatoes and cut them into small pieces. Boil in water with anonion or two until potatoes and onions mash easily. After mashing, add someonion or two until potatoes and onions mash easily. After mashing, add someonion or two until potatoes and onions mash easily. After mashing, add someonion or two until potatoes and onions mash easily. After mashing, add somefresh milk and reheat the mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste, iffresh milk and reheat the mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste, iffresh milk and reheat the mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste, iffresh milk and reheat the mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste, ifdesired.desired.desired.desired.


PUMPKIN SOUP WITH FRESH CRANBERRIESPUMPKIN SOUP WITH FRESH CRANBERRIESPUMPKIN SOUP WITH FRESH CRANBERRIESPUMPKIN SOUP WITH FRESH CRANBERRIES

By: By: By: By: Aunt Colleen's recipe book (Chickasaw and Cherokee) Aunt Colleen's recipe book (Chickasaw and Cherokee) Aunt Colleen's recipe book (Chickasaw and Cherokee) Aunt Colleen's recipe book (Chickasaw and Cherokee)

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2-1/22-1/22-1/22-1/2 cupscupscupscups waterwaterwaterwater1111 cup (or more)cup (or more)cup (or more)cup (or more) cranberry juice cocktailcranberry juice cocktailcranberry juice cocktailcranberry juice cocktail

cranberriescranberriescranberriescranberries1/21/21/21/2 cupcupcupcup cranberriescranberriescranberriescranberries2222 tablespoonstablespoonstablespoonstablespoons waterwaterwaterwater1111 tablespoontablespoontablespoontablespoon sugarsugarsugarsugar1111 tablespoontablespoontablespoontablespoon honeyhoneyhoneyhoney1111 cupcupcupcup plain nonfat or low-fat yogurtplain nonfat or low-fat yogurtplain nonfat or low-fat yogurtplain nonfat or low-fat yogurt

For Soup: Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. AddFor Soup: Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. AddFor Soup: Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. AddFor Soup: Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Addfresh pumpkin, if using, and next 6 ingredients, and cook until onion isfresh pumpkin, if using, and next 6 ingredients, and cook until onion isfresh pumpkin, if using, and next 6 ingredients, and cook until onion isfresh pumpkin, if using, and next 6 ingredients, and cook until onion istender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Mix in salt, pepper,tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Mix in salt, pepper,tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Mix in salt, pepper,tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Mix in salt, pepper,cinnamon and nutmeg. Add water and 1 cup cranberry juice and bring to acinnamon and nutmeg. Add water and 1 cup cranberry juice and bring to acinnamon and nutmeg. Add water and 1 cup cranberry juice and bring to acinnamon and nutmeg. Add water and 1 cup cranberry juice and bring to aboil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender,boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender,boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender,boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender,stirring occasionally, approximately 20 minutes.stirring occasionally, approximately 20 minutes.stirring occasionally, approximately 20 minutes.stirring occasionally, approximately 20 minutes.

For Cranberries: Meanwhile, cook cranberries, water and sugar in heavyFor Cranberries: Meanwhile, cook cranberries, water and sugar in heavyFor Cranberries: Meanwhile, cook cranberries, water and sugar in heavyFor Cranberries: Meanwhile, cook cranberries, water and sugar in heavysaucepan over medium heat until cranberries pop, about 4 minutes.saucepan over medium heat until cranberries pop, about 4 minutes.saucepan over medium heat until cranberries pop, about 4 minutes.saucepan over medium heat until cranberries pop, about 4 minutes.

Transfer soup to blender or processor. Add canned pumpkin, if using, andTransfer soup to blender or processor. Add canned pumpkin, if using, andTransfer soup to blender or processor. Add canned pumpkin, if using, andTransfer soup to blender or processor. Add canned pumpkin, if using, andpuree. If not completely smooth, work through fine strainer set over bowl.puree. If not completely smooth, work through fine strainer set over bowl.puree. If not completely smooth, work through fine strainer set over bowl.puree. If not completely smooth, work through fine strainer set over bowl.Add more cranberry juice if thinner consistency is desired. Stir in honey.Add more cranberry juice if thinner consistency is desired. Stir in honey.Add more cranberry juice if thinner consistency is desired. Stir in honey.Add more cranberry juice if thinner consistency is desired. Stir in honey.Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.


(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover soup and cranberries separately(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover soup and cranberries separately(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover soup and cranberries separately(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover soup and cranberries separatelyand chill. Reheat before serving.)and chill. Reheat before serving.)and chill. Reheat before serving.)and chill. Reheat before serving.)

Ladle soup into bowls. Spoon 1 tablespoon yogurt into each. Top withLadle soup into bowls. Spoon 1 tablespoon yogurt into each. Top withLadle soup into bowls. Spoon 1 tablespoon yogurt into each. Top withLadle soup into bowls. Spoon 1 tablespoon yogurt into each. Top withcranberries and serve.cranberries and serve.cranberries and serve.cranberries and serve.


RAMPS - (WA-S-DI)RAMPS - (WA-S-DI)RAMPS - (WA-S-DI)RAMPS - (WA-S-DI)



Directions: Gather young ramps soon after they come up. Parboil them, washDirections: Gather young ramps soon after they come up. Parboil them, washDirections: Gather young ramps soon after they come up. Parboil them, washDirections: Gather young ramps soon after they come up. Parboil them, washand fry in a little grease (go-i). Meal may be added if you wish. They mayand fry in a little grease (go-i). Meal may be added if you wish. They mayand fry in a little grease (go-i). Meal may be added if you wish. They mayand fry in a little grease (go-i). Meal may be added if you wish. They maybe cooked without being parboiled, or even eaten raw (if the eater is notbe cooked without being parboiled, or even eaten raw (if the eater is notbe cooked without being parboiled, or even eaten raw (if the eater is notbe cooked without being parboiled, or even eaten raw (if the eater is notsocial minded! *smile*)social minded! *smile*)social minded! *smile*)social minded! *smile*)

RED SUMACH DRINK - (QUA-LO-GA)RED SUMACH DRINK - (QUA-LO-GA)RED SUMACH DRINK - (QUA-LO-GA)RED SUMACH DRINK - (QUA-LO-GA)



Shell berries off and gently rub between the palms of your hands, beingShell berries off and gently rub between the palms of your hands, beingShell berries off and gently rub between the palms of your hands, beingShell berries off and gently rub between the palms of your hands, beingcareful not to crush the berries but only the spines, drop into water,careful not to crush the berries but only the spines, drop into water,careful not to crush the berries but only the spines, drop into water,careful not to crush the berries but only the spines, drop into water,strain, sweeten to taste and chill.strain, sweeten to taste and chill.strain, sweeten to taste and chill.strain, sweeten to taste and chill.

STUFFED QUAIL (GUHGWE)STUFFED QUAIL (GUHGWE)STUFFED QUAIL (GUHGWE)STUFFED QUAIL (GUHGWE)

Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:Ingredients:

* 3 Whole Cleaned Quails* 3 Whole Cleaned Quails* 3 Whole Cleaned Quails* 3 Whole Cleaned Quails* A Pan Of Corn Bread* A Pan Of Corn Bread* A Pan Of Corn Bread* A Pan Of Corn Bread* 1/4 Cup Of Whole Pepper Corns* 1/4 Cup Of Whole Pepper Corns* 1/4 Cup Of Whole Pepper Corns* 1/4 Cup Of Whole Pepper Corns* 1 Cup Of Onions* 1 Cup Of Onions* 1 Cup Of Onions* 1 Cup Of Onions


* 1/2 Cup Celery* 1/2 Cup Celery* 1/2 Cup Celery* 1/2 Cup Celery* 1/2 Cup Leeks* 1/2 Cup Leeks* 1/2 Cup Leeks* 1/2 Cup Leeks* Tbs. Garlic* Tbs. Garlic* Tbs. Garlic* Tbs. Garlic* 2 Cups Corn* 2 Cups Corn* 2 Cups Corn* 2 Cups Corn* 2 Cups Of White Beans* 2 Cups Of White Beans* 2 Cups Of White Beans* 2 Cups Of White Beans* 1 Cup Of Sweet Red Peppers* 1 Cup Of Sweet Red Peppers* 1 Cup Of Sweet Red Peppers* 1 Cup Of Sweet Red Peppers* 2 Cups Of Chicken Stock* 2 Cups Of Chicken Stock* 2 Cups Of Chicken Stock* 2 Cups Of Chicken Stock* 1\2 Cup Butter3* 1\2 Cup Butter3* 1\2 Cup Butter3* 1\2 Cup Butter3* Cups Blackberries* Cups Blackberries* Cups Blackberries* Cups Blackberries* 3 Cups Water* 3 Cups Water* 3 Cups Water* 3 Cups Water

Preparation:Preparation:Preparation:Preparation:

1. First you rub your quail down with butter.1. First you rub your quail down with butter.1. First you rub your quail down with butter.1. First you rub your quail down with butter.2. Then chop your corn bread into cubes.2. Then chop your corn bread into cubes.2. Then chop your corn bread into cubes.2. Then chop your corn bread into cubes.3. Sauté your onions, leeks, garlic, celary, corn, diced red pepper,3. Sauté your onions, leeks, garlic, celary, corn, diced red pepper,3. Sauté your onions, leeks, garlic, celary, corn, diced red pepper,3. Sauté your onions, leeks, garlic, celary, corn, diced red pepper,white beans.white beans.white beans.white beans.4. Be careful not to mash the beans up.4. Be careful not to mash the beans up.4. Be careful not to mash the beans up.4. Be careful not to mash the beans up.5. Crush the pepper corns and add to the mixture.5. Crush the pepper corns and add to the mixture.5. Crush the pepper corns and add to the mixture.5. Crush the pepper corns and add to the mixture.6. Reduce heat add chicken stock bring to a boil.6. Reduce heat add chicken stock bring to a boil.6. Reduce heat add chicken stock bring to a boil.6. Reduce heat add chicken stock bring to a boil.7. Take off heat add part of mixture to corn bread add till corn bread7. Take off heat add part of mixture to corn bread add till corn bread7. Take off heat add part of mixture to corn bread add till corn bread7. Take off heat add part of mixture to corn bread add till corn breadmixture is thick enough to make a little ball in your hand.When it ismixture is thick enough to make a little ball in your hand.When it ismixture is thick enough to make a little ball in your hand.When it ismixture is thick enough to make a little ball in your hand.When it isthick stuff the quail with the mixture.Bake at 350 degrees for 25thick stuff the quail with the mixture.Bake at 350 degrees for 25thick stuff the quail with the mixture.Bake at 350 degrees for 25thick stuff the quail with the mixture.Bake at 350 degrees for 25mins.Sauce: pour the water into a sauce pan bring to a boil.mins.Sauce: pour the water into a sauce pan bring to a boil.mins.Sauce: pour the water into a sauce pan bring to a boil.mins.Sauce: pour the water into a sauce pan bring to a boil.8. Add blackberries mash them up add one tsp. Sugar to thicken.8. Add blackberries mash them up add one tsp. Sugar to thicken.8. Add blackberries mash them up add one tsp. Sugar to thicken.8. Add blackberries mash them up add one tsp. Sugar to thicken.9. Strain into a bowl.9. Strain into a bowl.9. Strain into a bowl.9. Strain into a bowl.10. Serve sauce on top of the quail10. Serve sauce on top of the quail10. Serve sauce on top of the quail10. Serve sauce on top of the quail

Servings: Three - FourServings: Three - FourServings: Three - FourServings: Three - Four

Thank you Jerry Shadowhawk Hicks for sharing Stuffed Quail (Guhgwe) withThank you Jerry Shadowhawk Hicks for sharing Stuffed Quail (Guhgwe) withThank you Jerry Shadowhawk Hicks for sharing Stuffed Quail (Guhgwe) withThank you Jerry Shadowhawk Hicks for sharing Stuffed Quail (Guhgwe) withus, from his grandfather!us, from his grandfather!us, from his grandfather!us, from his grandfather!


SUCCOTASH RECIPE CHEROKEE COOKBOOKSUCCOTASH RECIPE CHEROKEE COOKBOOKSUCCOTASH RECIPE CHEROKEE COOKBOOKSUCCOTASH RECIPE CHEROKEE COOKBOOK

By: By: By: By: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Fry four to six strips of bacon slowly and when done add one coarselyFry four to six strips of bacon slowly and when done add one coarselyFry four to six strips of bacon slowly and when done add one coarselyFry four to six strips of bacon slowly and when done add one coarselychopped onion and 1/4 cup chopped green pepper. When the onion ischopped onion and 1/4 cup chopped green pepper. When the onion ischopped onion and 1/4 cup chopped green pepper. When the onion ischopped onion and 1/4 cup chopped green pepper. When the onion is


golden add two cups of baby Lima beans and 2 cups of corn and simmer,golden add two cups of baby Lima beans and 2 cups of corn and simmer,golden add two cups of baby Lima beans and 2 cups of corn and simmer,golden add two cups of baby Lima beans and 2 cups of corn and simmer,covered, about ten to fifteen minutes. Season to taste with salt andcovered, about ten to fifteen minutes. Season to taste with salt andcovered, about ten to fifteen minutes. Season to taste with salt andcovered, about ten to fifteen minutes. Season to taste with salt andpepper and also butter if desired.pepper and also butter if desired.pepper and also butter if desired.pepper and also butter if desired.

SWAMP POTATOES - (TLAWATSUHI'ANEHI NUNV)SWAMP POTATOES - (TLAWATSUHI'ANEHI NUNV)SWAMP POTATOES - (TLAWATSUHI'ANEHI NUNV)SWAMP POTATOES - (TLAWATSUHI'ANEHI NUNV)



Directions: Gather and wash swamp potatoes. Bake in oven or in ashes untilDirections: Gather and wash swamp potatoes. Bake in oven or in ashes untilDirections: Gather and wash swamp potatoes. Bake in oven or in ashes untilDirections: Gather and wash swamp potatoes. Bake in oven or in ashes untilthey are done. Beat the cooked potatoes in the corn beater until they arethey are done. Beat the cooked potatoes in the corn beater until they arethey are done. Beat the cooked potatoes in the corn beater until they arethey are done. Beat the cooked potatoes in the corn beater until they arelike any other meal. Use as meal is used. (During winter famines, manylike any other meal. Use as meal is used. (During winter famines, manylike any other meal. Use as meal is used. (During winter famines, manylike any other meal. Use as meal is used. (During winter famines, manyCherokees had no other meal except that made from the swamp potatoes.)Cherokees had no other meal except that made from the swamp potatoes.)Cherokees had no other meal except that made from the swamp potatoes.)Cherokees had no other meal except that made from the swamp potatoes.)

SWEET BREADSWEET BREADSWEET BREADSWEET BREAD



FlourFlourFlourFlourBaking sodaBaking sodaBaking sodaBaking sodaBaking powderBaking powderBaking powderBaking powderMolasses, sugar or honeyMolasses, sugar or honeyMolasses, sugar or honeyMolasses, sugar or honey


Make a dough from flour as if you were going to make biscuits. Add someMake a dough from flour as if you were going to make biscuits. Add someMake a dough from flour as if you were going to make biscuits. Add someMake a dough from flour as if you were going to make biscuits. Add somemolasses, sugar or honey. Bake this in small or large pones, whichever youmolasses, sugar or honey. Bake this in small or large pones, whichever youmolasses, sugar or honey. Bake this in small or large pones, whichever youmolasses, sugar or honey. Bake this in small or large pones, whichever youprefer. Eat it as you would any cake.prefer. Eat it as you would any cake.prefer. Eat it as you would any cake.prefer. Eat it as you would any cake.

SWEET CORN MIXTURE - (SEDI TSUYA SELU)SWEET CORN MIXTURE - (SEDI TSUYA SELU)SWEET CORN MIXTURE - (SEDI TSUYA SELU)SWEET CORN MIXTURE - (SEDI TSUYA SELU)



Directions: Skin flour corn by putting it in lye. Cook the corn until it isDirections: Skin flour corn by putting it in lye. Cook the corn until it isDirections: Skin flour corn by putting it in lye. Cook the corn until it isDirections: Skin flour corn by putting it in lye. Cook the corn until it is


done. Add beans and continue cooking until the beans are done. Add pumpkindone. Add beans and continue cooking until the beans are done. Add pumpkindone. Add beans and continue cooking until the beans are done. Add pumpkindone. Add beans and continue cooking until the beans are done. Add pumpkinand cook until it is done, then add walnut (se di) meal and a little cornand cook until it is done, then add walnut (se di) meal and a little cornand cook until it is done, then add walnut (se di) meal and a little cornand cook until it is done, then add walnut (se di) meal and a little cornmeal. Add a little sugar or molasses if you'd like. Cook until the cornmeal. Add a little sugar or molasses if you'd like. Cook until the cornmeal. Add a little sugar or molasses if you'd like. Cook until the cornmeal. Add a little sugar or molasses if you'd like. Cook until the cornmeal is done.meal is done.meal is done.meal is done.

WANEGIDV (ANGELICA) - (WAH-NEH-GEE-DUH)WANEGIDV (ANGELICA) - (WAH-NEH-GEE-DUH)WANEGIDV (ANGELICA) - (WAH-NEH-GEE-DUH)WANEGIDV (ANGELICA) - (WAH-NEH-GEE-DUH)



Directions: Pick when tender, parboil, fry and serve with eggs and bread orDirections: Pick when tender, parboil, fry and serve with eggs and bread orDirections: Pick when tender, parboil, fry and serve with eggs and bread orDirections: Pick when tender, parboil, fry and serve with eggs and bread orjust bread.just bread.just bread.just bread.

YELLOW JACKET SOUPYELLOW JACKET SOUPYELLOW JACKET SOUPYELLOW JACKET SOUP


Ground-dwelling yellow jacketsGround-dwelling yellow jacketsGround-dwelling yellow jacketsGround-dwelling yellow jackets

DirectionsDirectionsDirectionsDirectionsAlthough the mention of "yellowjacket soup" immediately raises an eyebrowAlthough the mention of "yellowjacket soup" immediately raises an eyebrowAlthough the mention of "yellowjacket soup" immediately raises an eyebrowAlthough the mention of "yellowjacket soup" immediately raises an eyebrowononononthose unaccustomed to such a food, it is actually a delicacy and should notthose unaccustomed to such a food, it is actually a delicacy and should notthose unaccustomed to such a food, it is actually a delicacy and should notthose unaccustomed to such a food, it is actually a delicacy and should notbe criticized until tried. Only the bravest should dare to try this dish!!be criticized until tried. Only the bravest should dare to try this dish!!be criticized until tried. Only the bravest should dare to try this dish!!be criticized until tried. Only the bravest should dare to try this dish!!

Secure an entire nest of ground dwelling yellowjackets when it is full ofSecure an entire nest of ground dwelling yellowjackets when it is full ofSecure an entire nest of ground dwelling yellowjackets when it is full ofSecure an entire nest of ground dwelling yellowjackets when it is full ofgrubs. Loosen all the uncovered grubs by heating and removing them. Heatgrubs. Loosen all the uncovered grubs by heating and removing them. Heatgrubs. Loosen all the uncovered grubs by heating and removing them. Heatgrubs. Loosen all the uncovered grubs by heating and removing them. Heatthethethethenest with the remaining grubs over a fire until the thin, paper-likenest with the remaining grubs over a fire until the thin, paper-likenest with the remaining grubs over a fire until the thin, paper-likenest with the remaining grubs over a fire until the thin, paper-likecovering parches. Pick out the yellowjackets and brown them over the fire.covering parches. Pick out the yellowjackets and brown them over the fire.covering parches. Pick out the yellowjackets and brown them over the fire.covering parches. Pick out the yellowjackets and brown them over the fire.Cooked the browned yellowjackets in boiling water to make soup and seasonCooked the browned yellowjackets in boiling water to make soup and seasonCooked the browned yellowjackets in boiling water to make soup and seasonCooked the browned yellowjackets in boiling water to make soup and seasontototototaste.taste.taste.taste.

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