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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Springtime Frittata
A quick, easy, and delicious early season staple, frittatas are endlessly adaptable. Make it your own by adding whatever you have in the fridge! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are […]
Garlic Grilled Pork Chops
Grilling season is upon us! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your […]
Bruschetta Zucchini & Summer Squash Boats
Playing with your food is acceptable in a dish like this! Get creative with your seasonal toppings and grains; have fun with it! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
Baked Mexican Zucchini Boats
So many quintessential summertime goodies packed into this dish. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby […]
Chicken Stock
Store-bought stocks don’t stand a chance once you’ve tasted homemade! You’ll never go back. Use this recipe when need a soup pick-me-up. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right […]
Vegetable Stock (Made with Veggie Scraps!)
When soup season comes around, you want to be prepared! By saving veggie scraps in the freezer for just a few weeks, you could have enough to make your own […]
Fall Panzanella
Panzanella, traditionally a summer dish, is transformed to fit into each season! Don’t skip the homemade croutons – they are irreplaceable in this dish. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are […]
Apple Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Sweet apples and salty, savory bacon come together for a treat for the taste buds! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]
Fall Kale Salad
Fall greens with a creamy apple cider vinegar dressing! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby […]
Delicata Squash and Sage Brown Butter Pasta
Delicata squash are an unsung fall hero. The skin is so thin that you don’t need to peel it and it’s filled with vitamins. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are […]
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Homemade Ricotta Cheese
A few simple ingredients and a little bit of time is all it takes to make delicious homemade ricotta cheese. Use it in your favorite lasagna recipe, or on toast. […]
Comet BBQ Sauce
Crafted by Ginger’s Top Shelf in collaboration with Charles City’s FFA, this signature Comet BBQ Sauce was first served at the Farm-to-Homecoming meal featuring local honey. Sweet, smoky, and just […]
Kernza® Pizza Crust
Give your pizza crust a nutty, earthy twist by using Kernza® flour, a perennial grain with deep roots and a sustainable story. Kernza® not only adds flavor but also supports […]
Lard Pie Crust
Local lard makes the flakiest pie crust imaginable. This recipe will make 1 crust. For a double crust pie, simply double the recipe. Recipe from our friends at Mossycup Farms. […]
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 […]
Homemade Rotel Style Tomatoes
Preserve the freshness of your garden to use throughout the year in your favorite recipes. Try using spicier peppers if your like the extra heat. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) […]
Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Rind Relish
A no-waste recipe you can use to elevate burgers, brats, potato, egg, or tuna salad. We even like it with cream cheese or goat cheese over crackers! Customize the recipe […]
Pumpkin Butter Cake
If Fall had a flavor it would be this cake! Bursting with pumpkin, apples, and spices (thanks to the pumpkin butter) we think you should add this cake to your […]
Classic Burgers
These burgers come together in a snap using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Make them your own using homemade salt blends, fresh herbs, or local seasoning mixes. […]
Oatmeal Chip Cookies with Kernza®
Looking for a cookie that’s anything but ordinary? You’ve come to the right place! Browned butter, Kernza®, and an endless variety of options to mix-in make this a recipe you […]