Recipes with Indigenous Foods

Michigan is situated in the ancestral and present homelands of the Anishinaabeg, also called the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples. The state’s 12 federally recognized tribes are sovereign nations. Each has its own history, customs, governance system and food traditions.

Michigan State University Extension is committed to making its programs more inclusive and representative of Michigan’s Indigenous communities. Recently, MSU Extension educators worked with tribal health staff to adapt and implement Share Our Strength Cooking Matters® programs.

Read more about our work below, and explore our collection of delicious, healthy recipes!

MSU Extension and tribal partners highlight Indigenous foods through Cooking Matters program

Published May 15, 2023

"Three Sisters" Harvest Soup

Published on June 23, 2023
This vegetable soup is just one way to include the Three Sisters (corn, beans and squash) in your cooking.
Bison and Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Published on June 23, 2023
A hearty dish packed with lean ground bison and vitamin-rich sweet potatoes.
Maple Banana Berry Crumble

Published on June 23, 2023
This is a simple way to use those berries you picked this summer, with added sweetness from local maple syrup and honey.
Squash and Wild Rice

Published on June 23, 2023
The nutty flavor of wild rice combined with sweet maple syrup and winter squash make this a tasty and nutritious side dish.
Bison Chili with Vegetables

Published on June 22, 2023
This warming chili uses bison and beans for protein, alongside healthy vegetables like bell pepper and onion.