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.
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Simple Blueberry Smoothie
Looking for a healthy breakfast or snack? Nothing beats a smoothie made with super fresh berries. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Stop […]
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
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! Create a full locally sourced meal […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Carrot Top Pesto
Don't toss those carrot tops! You may have everything in your pantry already to make a delicious pesto for dipping or as a sauce for pasta or pizza. Ingredients with […]
Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)
A unique and flavorful twist on grilled sweet corn! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby […]
Summer Fresh Grilled Corn Salad
Delicious with grilled or steamed corn, toss in local cherry tomatoes, peppers (sweet or spicy), & cilantro or basil. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in […]
Santa Fe Zucchini Skillet
An easy, one-pan meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Use yellow squash in place of the zucchini, add bell peppers, and whatever other summer produce you have on hand to […]
Zucchini Bread
Nothing beats fresh zucchini bread: moist, lightly spiced, and perfect for using up garden zucchini. For a nutty, earthy twist, try swapping in some Kernza® flour, a perennial grain with […]
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Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
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.
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.
Mushroom “Bacon” Bits
Excellent on their own, these pan-fried mushrooms can also be used as a topping for almost any savory dish! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in […]
Rhubarb Crisp
It's not really springtime until you've had rhubarb! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or […]
Breakfast Tacos
Everyone loves taco night, why not taco morning? Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or […]
Simply Nourished Grain-Free Pancakes
This recipe comes from Ashley Coleman, founder of the Simply Nourished Stores. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to […]
Oven Roasted Oyster Mushrooms
Excellent on their own, these roasted mushrooms can also be used as a topping for almost any savory dish! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in […]
Deviled Eggs
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.
Honey Glazed Ham
Hams are available both fresh or smoked. If the label says "cook thoroughly" that means you'll need to cook it to an internal temperature of 120. If it's already cooked, […]
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 […]