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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No-Waste Ramen
A perfect recipe to use your vegetable scraps. Less waste more taste! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to […]
Classic Mashed Potatoes
A must-have for a traditional Thanksgiving spread, or for a special meal of comfort food. This recipe comes from GimmeSomeOven – a favorite database for holiday foods. If you're looking […]
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 […]
Spooky Chef Mac & Cheese
Turn up the spook factor and sneak in some nutrition with our creamy, spooky Mac & Cheese! This delicious recipe hides two secret veggies—pumpkin and chickpeas—making it a frightfully tasty […]
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 (*) […]
Tomato Confit (Slow Roasted Tomatoes)
Extend the life of your cherry tomatoes with tomato confit to serve in pasta, pizza, sandwiches, wraps, bruschetta, or as a quick snack. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
Spring Harvest Pizza
A delicious pizza made with spring produce. Endlessly customizable. Throw some cheese on top, and you've got your spring harvest pizza. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right […]
Apple Pie Filling
To wow your holiday guests with a homemade apple pie, begin here with a locally sourced, homemade filling. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North […]
Asparagus and Bacon Quiche
This delicious springtime quiche is courtesy of the Black Sheep Coffee Baa in Greene, Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]
Kernza® Banana Bread
Kernza® is the new grain on the block and its rich, nutty flavor works wonderfully with so many of our favorite recipes- like banana bread. This recipe is perfect for […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Calabacitas (Zucchini) Con Queso
This Mexican Calabacitas (Zucchini) Con Queso recipe is a perfect way to highlight various locally available vegetables in the peak of Iowa's summer. Serve it as a meatless main along […]
Sofrito
Sofrito is a very adaptable recipe that is used as a base in several Cuban, Puerto Rican and other Spanish dishes. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right […]
Broccoli Spinach Pesto
This nut-free pesto features three spring produce items (broccoli, spinach and basil) and is packed full of flavor. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North […]
Mushroom Toast
Mushroom toast is savory and mouthwatering as a light meal or side dish and would be a unique appetizer to pass around at your next gathering. Ingredients with an asterisk […]
Lion’s Mane “Crab” Cakes
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms are known for their seafood-like flavor. Using them for “crab” cakes is gaining popularity for vegans and carnivores alike. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally […]
Sneaky Chef Shamrock Shake
This adaptation to the classic St. Patrick's Day favorite sneaks in some greens! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients […]
Cheesy (Rainbow) Carrot Casserole
This recipe can be made with regular orange carrots or jazz it up by using rainbow carrots! It's a prefect side dish and kid approved! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) […]
Kale Stir-fry
This is a quick and easy recipe featuring kale (or any hardy green such as swiss chard, collards or beet greens etc.) Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally […]