![This image of another variation on sweet potato soup is from TheVegan8.com, which provides 8-ingredient vegan recipes.](http://www.tulalipnews.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sweet-potato-soup-vegan-8.jpg)
This image of another variation on sweet potato soup is from TheVegan8.com, which provides 8-ingredient vegan recipes.
The American Indian College Fund is featuring six Native recipes to help families prepare for a wonderful family dinner, whether it’s for Thanksgiving or any time.
Celebrate tradition and stay healthy with this vegan soup:
![Sweet Potato Soup Sweet Potato Soup](http://d1jrw5jterzxwu.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/default/files/uploads/sweet-potato-soup_0.jpg)
If you’re cooking salmon, these potato cakes are a perfect complement:
![Smoked Oyster Potato Cakes Smoked Oyster Potato Cakes](http://d1jrw5jterzxwu.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/default/files/uploads/smoked-oyster-potato-cakes.jpg)
This tasty vegetable dish can be a light lunch, served with tortillas and cheese, or used as a side dish with your favorite Southwestern meal:
![Calabacitas Calabacitas](http://d1jrw5jterzxwu.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/default/files/uploads/calabacitas.jpg)
Clay Oden’s lean, hearty meatloaf is wonderful with a side of mashed potatoes, sweet potato fries, or just sliced up and served on bread:
![Buffalo Meatloaf Buffalo Meatloaf](http://d1jrw5jterzxwu.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/default/files/uploads/buffalo-meatloaf.jpg)
Warm, multigrain muffins are a wonderful way to start the day, and blue corn is a staple among Southwestern Pueblos. Add some butter and preserves for a decadent breakfast:
![Blue Corn Buttermilk Muffins Blue Corn Buttermilk Muffins](http://d1jrw5jterzxwu.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/default/files/uploads/blue-corn-buttermilk-muffins.jpg)
Want a hearty vegetarian meal with some kick? This delicious posole, a traditional dish among the Southwestern Pueblo peoples, is spicy and satisfying:
![Posole With Red Chile Posole With Red Chile](http://d1jrw5jterzxwu.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/default/files/uploads/posole-with-red-chile.jpg)
Check out the educational pieces the College fund is featuring for Native American Heritage Month below:
Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/11/19/its-nearly-thanksgiving-try-one-these-6-recipes-college-fund-157703