Great news! I’m officially in love with jalapeño poppers. Not to say that I haven’t cordially crushed on them in the past, but ever since moving to the Midwest—my curiosity has progressed from simply stimulated to stage five clinger. When it comes to appetizers, I’m a sucker for beer-battered pickles,...
Did you say fry bread? I’m so in. If you’ve never had the privilege of enjoying this traditional Native American specialty, this is your chance. Why? Well, now is the time they say. Though I’m still not sure who “they” are. And if you’re ever going to experience fry bread,...
Children’s books are not only about fun and games. They are there to serve a purpose: to teach a lesson, to bring awareness, to educate, to help children not feel alone in the world, or to bring about a connection. While some of these stories are purely fictional, there are...
From acorn bread to fry bread, succotash to beef stew, Native American cuisine has been a staple in homes across America for centuries. Today, these traditional dishes are still consumed in homes and restaurants throughout the country, some stick to the classic recipes, and some put a modern twist on...
While most cultures around the world have a version of fried dough - sopapillas, beignets, doughnuts etc. none is so versatile as Indian frybread. Dipped in soup or berry gravy, smothered with honey butter or powdered sugar, or served as an Indian taco. Frybread turns into a favorite of all...
Tired of cooking the same meal all the time? Well, apart from attending cooking classes, buying cookbooks can provide you an idea of what new dishes you can prepare for your loved ones. Below are 9 of the best Native American cookbooks out there! Try your hand at some Native dishes!...
We serve frybread in place of dinner rolls at Thanksgiving Dinner. We also enjoy it as a dessert, topped with powdered sugar. It's not pre-contact food, but it's delicious at powwows as an NDN Taco, topped with cheese, meat, beans, lettuce and tomatoes. We usually make healthy choices, so we...
Hello from The Fancy Navajo - Alana Yazzie! Each month I'll share my favorite recipes with you on PowWows.com! Want more recipes, be sure to visit my website - The Fancy Navajo. There is nothing better than a delicious bowl of soup to soothe the soul. On a hot...
From Chopped and Hell’s Kitchen to Sugar Rush and the Great British Baking Show, there are numerous shows out there to spark your culinary interest and to satisfy your taste buds—if you so decide to replicate the masterfully demonstrated dishes in your own kitchen. The hosts have flair, personality, and...
Indigikitchen is an online cooking show with Mariah Gladstone that's dedicated to showcasing Indigenous dishes. In her most recent video, she makes a sweet treat, suggested by viewer Lakota Pochedley. This dish looks incredibly delicious and ridiculously easy to make! Wild rice, berries, and maple syrup! Will definitely be looking...