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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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.
Samin’s Buttermilk-Marinated Roasted Chicken
The color of the bird using this method is unmatched. The meat is juicy and salty and so tasty. Don't have buttermilk on hand? You can make your own in […]
Fresh Fruit Leather
This recipe is very adaptable. Have fun trying other ingredients like blueberries, raspberries or fruit purees like peach, pear etc. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here […]
Roasted Root Vegetables
An easy way to use your storage vegetables in the winter. You can substitute any root vegetable here. Try it with sweet potatoes, potatoes, colored carrots, turnips, or rutabaga. Ingredients […]
Ultimate Greek Chopped Salad
A fresh and easy chopped salad, great as a meal or side. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to […]
Basic Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Reclaim simplicity in your kitchen with this quick and easy recipe. You'll be having a green salad with or even FOR dinner regularly with this simple-yet-amazing green salad using a […]
Ground Lamb with Potatoes from Jóia Food Farm
Adapted from Serious Eats, this recipe comes recommended from local producer Jóia Food Farm, a diverse livestock and organic grain farm located near Charles City. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) […]
Quick Pickled Radishes
Spicy, crunchy, pickled radishes! No canning necessary. Make these quick pickled radishes to top off burgers, tacos, salad, or just to snack on! Adjust the red pepper flakes to create […]
Radish Chips
A happier chip alternative. Great for dipping in hummus or tzatziki. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Eggplant / Ratatouille Rollatinis
This unique dish makes a perfect main course, lunch or side dish. It is delicious eaten cold or you can top the rollatinis with cheese and/or tomato sauce and bake […]
Sauerkraut
Be sure to plan atleast a week in advance to get it to the perfect level of sour. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North […]
Cherry Berry Smoothie
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.
Kale Smoothie
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.
Blueberry & Peach Galette
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.
Local Jam Glaze
Utilize local meat and preserves all year long! This recipe makes an excellent sauce using the jam of your choice. Add some excitement by glazing cooked chicken, or other meat. […]
Zucchini Roll-Ups
Think jalapeno popper, without the heat, but all the summertime goodness. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find […]
Watermelon Feta Salad
Cold, sweet, salty, fresh! Perfect for a summertime picnic! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby […]
Pickled Watermelon Rind
Food waste? Not here! 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 […]