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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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 […]
Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy and delicious soup great any time of the year. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them […]
Sweet Potato Snickerdoodles
The sweet cinnamon-sugar flavor of your favorite cookies with an added nutritional boost from delicious sweet potatoes. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! […]
Creamy Egg Bake
An easy recipe for any time of day using local eggs and herbs. Bonus–it tastes even better the next day! Make this ahead for any brunch or family get-together. Ingredients […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tomato Soup
A vegan version of a classic comfort food. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or […]
Sweet Potato Rolls
A great way to use up some left over mashed sweet potato or perfect for the Thanksgiving dinner table. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in […]
Sweet Potato Hummus
Creamy and sweet. An excellent accompaniment to chips, crackers, and raw veggies! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to […]
Pickled Eggs
These quick-pickled eggs are great on salad, sandwiches, or just for a quick snack. They are quick fridge pickles, so no canning necessary! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
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Street Corn Salad
The sweet corn is here, the sweet corn is here! Traditionally served on a stick and grilled, this recipe is in salad form – perfect for your next barbecue! Ingredients […]
Quick Tomato Sauce
Local tomatoes are incomparable. So juicy and delicious! When you use fresh tomatoes, you rarely need to add sugar; a benefit you can't get from a can. *No-Waste Idea*: dehydrate […]
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Cooling cucumber meets spicy sriracha for a delightful and refreshing summertime snack! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to […]
Summertime Panzanella
Traditionally made with stale bread, tomatoes, onions, and basil, summertime is the best time to prepare panzanella. Don’t skip the homemade croutons; they are irreplaceable in this dish. Ingredients with […]
No-Bake Iowa Protein Bars
WARNING: You may find some surprising ingredients below! Support these regional producers and feed yourself something your body wants! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in […]
Zucchini Crisp
Zucchini- you love it in bread, now try it in a crisp? Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to […]
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Iowa loves ranch dipping sauce! You'll love it even more when it is made with fresh, local dill! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North […]
Cucumber Quickles
The mighty cucumber! Crunchy, cooling, refreshing. North Iowa loves to grow and eat them. This recipe is a quick pickle version of your favorite summer snack! Ingredients with an asterisk […]
Cherry Syrup
So refreshing during the summer heat. Add to lemonade, cocktails, ginger ale, your smoothies, or morning yogurt! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! […]
Cucumber Lemon Herb Water
You don’t have to visit the spa to feel pampered! This light and refreshing beverage is perfect during the summer heat. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right […]