All Recipes Using North Iowa Local Ingredients
How our food is grown, processed, and packaged really does matter. Our food choices influence our health, the quality of our environment, jobs in our community, and the culture and diversity of our society. Read more about why it’s important to choose local food.
Our recipe database contains nearly 300 seasonal recipes that are specific to North Iowa’s growing seasons and availability. You can browse by category, ingredient, or season! Within each recipe, ingredients with an asterisk (*) indicate availability seasonally right here in North Iowa! When you click on those links, you can find specific growers for each local food item.
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Sneaky Chef Chili
This saucy chili recipe has up to 8 local ingredients including 6 "hidden" vegetables/fruits. It has a subtle sweetness from the apple and pumpkin which will make it a fast […]
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Winter Vegetable Chili
Winter is the best time for a warm bowl of chili. Round up some local vegetables for this meatless version of the classic! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
Simple Beef Chili from Grand View Beef
This recipe comes recommended by Grand View Beef and is adapted from Cooks Illustrated. For more than 100 years, the Severson family has been farming in Clarion, Iowa and calling […]
Instant Pot Chili
Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Jóia Food Farm Chili
This chili recipe comes from local producer Jóia Food Farm, a diverse livestock and organic grain farm located near Charles City. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right […]
Creamy White Chicken Chili
A perfect use for leftover shredded chicken on a cold, snowy day. We like the dark meat for soups, as breasts tend to fall apart more quickly. Dark meat also […]
Crock Pot Minestrone
Seasonal Chef is a series of recipes made possible through a partnership with North Iowa Fresh. Recipes feature seasonally available ingredients intended to complement their Bounty Box Program which serves subscribers across North Iowa!
Moroccan Lamb & Butternut Stew
Like a warm hug for your mouth. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop […]
Acorn Squash with Maple Syrup Soup
A sweet and rich soup recipe from chef David Baruthio. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them […]
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Sneaky Chef Chili
This saucy chili recipe has up to 8 local ingredients including 6 "hidden" vegetables/fruits. It has a subtle sweetness from the apple and pumpkin which will make it a fast […]
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Winter Vegetable Chili
Winter is the best time for a warm bowl of chili. Round up some local vegetables for this meatless version of the classic! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
Simple Beef Chili from Grand View Beef
This recipe comes recommended by Grand View Beef and is adapted from Cooks Illustrated. For more than 100 years, the Severson family has been farming in Clarion, Iowa and calling […]
Instant Pot Chili
Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Jóia Food Farm Chili
This chili recipe comes from local producer Jóia Food Farm, a diverse livestock and organic grain farm located near Charles City. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right […]
Creamy White Chicken Chili
A perfect use for leftover shredded chicken on a cold, snowy day. We like the dark meat for soups, as breasts tend to fall apart more quickly. Dark meat also […]
Crock Pot Minestrone
Seasonal Chef is a series of recipes made possible through a partnership with North Iowa Fresh. Recipes feature seasonally available ingredients intended to complement their Bounty Box Program which serves subscribers across North Iowa!
Moroccan Lamb & Butternut Stew
Like a warm hug for your mouth. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop […]
Acorn Squash with Maple Syrup Soup
A sweet and rich soup recipe from chef David Baruthio. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them […]