Official Senate bean soup recipe inspired by: National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. For this national park-inspired recipe, we’re heading to Washington, D.C., to the epicenter of American politics. I am, of course, talking about Capitol Hill, the place where laws are created and amended, where politicians enter into seemingly endless disagreements, where there’s…
New England cod chowder recipe inspired by: Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts (alternatively: Acadia National Park) In addition to Boston cream pie, Maine lobster rolls, johnnycakes, fried clams and red flannel hash, fish chowder is one of the most quintessentially “New England” dishes. There’s no better pairing of dish and park than this Cape Cod…
Algonquin hazelnut soup recipe (paganens) inspired by: Isle Royale National Park, Michigan (alternatively: Voyageurs National Park) Along with most other Native American peoples of the woodlands of the Great Lakes, New England and eastern Canada, the Algonquin Tribes used nuts in a variety of recipes. One of those was paganens, a traditional Algonquin hazelnut soup….
Turkey and wild rice soup recipe inspired by: Voyageurs National Park (alternatively: Isle Royale National Park or Indiana Dunes National Park) A traditional soup recipe from Minnesota, this creamy turkey and wild rice soup is a delicious, hearty and healthy dinner choice. Inspired by Voyageurs National Park—the only national park in Minnesota—this recipe combines a…
Wild salmon and potato chowder recipe inspired by: Olympic National Park, Washington (alternatively: Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park, North Cascades National Park or Redwood National Park). This hearty salmon and potato chowder recipe is brought to you by the abundant waters of Olympic National Park. An exceptionally diverse and…
Butternut squash soup with popcorn recipe inspired by: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado (alternatively: Petrified Forest National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Zion National Park or Capitol Reef National Park) Whether you’re looking for a light appetizer, fun hors d’oeuvre or a comfortable cold-evening dinner, this butternut squash soup recipe certainly delivers! The inspiration for…
Ground turkey taco soup recipe inspired by: Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona (alternatively: Saguaro National Park or Mesa Verde National Park). Super-easy to make, low-calorie and, above all, absolutely packed with flavor, this ground turkey taco soup recipe inspired by Petrified Forest National Park will be an instant hit in your household. This is literally…
Three sisters soup recipe inspired by: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio (alternatively: New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia; Shenandoah National Park, Virginia; or Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee). For this national park-inspired recipe, we’re using several traditional ingredients from the Americas to make a healthy, nutritious and delicious soup. This…
Rubaboo split pea soup recipe inspired by: Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota. If you’re looking for a hearty, energy-dense meal inspired by the national parks, the classic rubaboo recipe is absolutely a great option. This traditional porridge or stew was a staple in the limited diet of the voyageurs (legendary French-Canadian canoeists), coureurs des bois (literally:…