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Maple-Roasted Squash photo coming soon
1800-1860
Maple-roasted squash is a straightforward side dish combining seasonal winter squash roasted with butter and maple syrup glaze. It reflects Indigenous American foodways and early American frontier cooking that utilized native crops and natural sweeteners, emphasizing simplicity and seasonal ingredients.
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Bison Stew photo coming soon
Pre-1776-present
Bison stew can be a modern way to honor older Indigenous food relationships when it is framed carefully. Bison supplied meat, fat, hides, tools, and ceremony for many Plains nations; corn, beans, and squash add a broader Native agricultural foundation.
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Three Sisters Stew photo coming soon
1800-1860
Three Sisters Stew features the traditional Indigenous American agricultural trio of corn, beans, and squash simmered into a hearty, nourishing stew. Reflecting centuries-old Native foodways, this dish celebrates indigenous crops and culinary traditions from Expansion through early 19th century America, underscoring sustainable agriculture and seasonal cooking.