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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Pasta Primavera
While 'Primavera' signifies Spring in Italian, the joy of seasonal produce is a year-round delight! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]
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Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Iowa-raised pork and asparagus stir-fry is a great early-season recipe. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them […]
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Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Rhubarb everywhere! Try this refreshing syrup recipe to add to lemonade, cocktails, or drizzled on yogurt. Quick, easy, and delicious! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here […]
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Cinnamon Sugar Radish Chips
Sweet, Spicy, and Crispy! 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 […]
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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 […]
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Fruit Compote
Compote is simply fresh fruit that has been mixed with sugar and allowed to macerate. Mix and match your fruits, experiment with honey or sugar amounts, and acids to make […]

Swiss Chard Quesadillas
Cheesy and delicious, this recipe works well with not only swiss chard, but kale, spinach, mustard greens, or beet greens. Bonus: this recipe uses the swiss chard stems as well […]
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Shaved Asparagus Salad with Vinaigrette
This no-cook recipe turns asparagus into a light, crunchy salad. Explore with your favorite vinaigrette – the flavor profile options are endless! Use sesame oil and slivered almonds for an […]

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. […]
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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, […]
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Spaghetti Squash Bake
Warm, cheesy, yummy fall main course. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by […]
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Shakshuka
Packed with locally grown produce, shakshuka is sure to spice up your meal, any time of the day. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North […]
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Harriman Nielsen Fall Festival Bean Soup
We love recipes written by our community! This one comes from Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm in Hampton, IA. Check them out to get your hands on their locally grown beans! Ingredients with an […]
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Honey Cider-Beer Cocktails
Head to your local brewery and make a special treat for yourself! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to […]
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Rice Milk from simplified.meal
A recipe from one of our #LessWasteMoreTaste2020 contest winners, @simplified.meal! This contest aimed to raise awareness about food waste in the home. Here, you can learn how to upcycle lemon […]
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Pumpkin Pie Hummus
A sweet hummus to welcome the Fall. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop […]
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Kabocha Squash Mash
You can substitute any sweet winter squash for the kabocha here – like butternut or buttercup! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click […]
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Pumpkin Purée
Use this recipe as a base for all the fall goodies – from pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie hummus, pumpkin dip, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread/muffins or even savory soups and stews. Ingredients […]

Maple Cinnamon Applesauce
Fall is in the air and it’s time for apple picking! Try combining sweet and tart apples for this delicious maple applesauce recipe. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
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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 […]