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.
Our recipe database contains nearly 300 seasonal recipes that are specific to North Iowa’s growing seasons and availability. You can browse by category, ingredient, or season! Within each recipe, ingredients with an asterisk (*) indicate availability seasonally right here in North Iowa! When you click on those links, you can find specific growers for each local food item.
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Sautéed Bok Choy
Bok Choy Try this recipe and uncover the world of flavor within Asian cuisine! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select […]
Sautéed Celery and Leeks
Although raw celery is an awesome snack, they take on a new life when cooked! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]
Super Strawberry Salad
Sweet strawberries and zingy vinegar balance each other nicely in this dressing! Choose leafy lettuces, spinach, and other tender greens, harvested as freshly as possible! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) […]
Homemade Pita Chips
A great chip for dipping in hummus or tzatziki or topping off salads. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients […]
Caprese Sandwich
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.
Cucumber Sandwiches
These crunchy, refreshing sandwiches are perfect for a summertime picnic! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Fresh Pasta
Fresh, homemade pasta made with fresh, local eggs are a gamechanger! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Corned Beef
A classic for St. Patrick's Day or anytime of the year! Serve with a Golden Potato & Cabbage Hash and a locally-brewed beer! Click on select ingredients to find them […]
Perfect Ribeye Steaks
A scrumptious meal for any season. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your […]
Marry Me Chicken
So good, they'll ask you to marry them! Serve over homemade pasta or eat as-is! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]
Page 1 of 27
Sautéed Bok Choy
Bok Choy Try this recipe and uncover the world of flavor within Asian cuisine! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select […]
Sautéed Celery and Leeks
Although raw celery is an awesome snack, they take on a new life when cooked! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]
Super Strawberry Salad
Sweet strawberries and zingy vinegar balance each other nicely in this dressing! Choose leafy lettuces, spinach, and other tender greens, harvested as freshly as possible! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) […]
Homemade Pita Chips
A great chip for dipping in hummus or tzatziki or topping off salads. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients […]
Caprese Sandwich
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.
Cucumber Sandwiches
These crunchy, refreshing sandwiches are perfect for a summertime picnic! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Fresh Pasta
Fresh, homemade pasta made with fresh, local eggs are a gamechanger! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Corned Beef
A classic for St. Patrick's Day or anytime of the year! Serve with a Golden Potato & Cabbage Hash and a locally-brewed beer! Click on select ingredients to find them […]
Perfect Ribeye Steaks
A scrumptious meal for any season. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your […]
Marry Me Chicken
So good, they'll ask you to marry them! Serve over homemade pasta or eat as-is! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]