Name: Three Sisters Stew with Grouse
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 2 whole grouse, breasts removed and reserved; oil to coat birds; Salt; 3 bay leaves; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large white or yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup wheat berries or pearled barley ((optional)); Salt ((smoked salt if you have it)); 2 to 3 cups cooked great northern beans; 3 cups cubed winter squash; 2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced; 3 cups sweet corn; 1/2 pound lambsquarters or other green ((spinach, dandelions, turnip greens, etc.)); Black pepper, freshly grated cheddar or parmesan and cider vinegar, all to taste