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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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 […]
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Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
This delicious recipe comes from Connie Debner of The Black Sheep Coffee Baa, which opened in 2015 in Greene, IA. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in […]
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Smoky Rhubarb BBQ Sauce
Perfect for your next grill out! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by […]

Pickled Hot Peppers
A spicy pickle perfect for tacos, nachos, eggs, pizza, sandwiches, or chili! Grab the last of those spicy peppers at your local farmers market and preserve them so you can […]
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Quick Pickled Red Onions
Having a jar of pickled onions on hand can take a dish from good to GREAT. Excellent on tacos, eggs, sandwiches, salads, pizza, etc, you won’t want to be without […]

B.L.T Sandwiches
Is there anything more Summer-In-North-Iowa than a crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, cold tomato, and mayonnaise dripping sandwich? Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! […]

Grandma’s Frozen Corn
Enjoy peak summertime sweet corn all year long with this freezer corn recipe shared by Ashely Coleman, from her Great Grandma Marjorie Janes. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
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Honey Garlic Marinated Vegetable Kabobs
Grilling season is upon us! Add some fun vegetables into the mix! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to […]
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Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken
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 […]
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Berry Quinoa Salad
A refreshing salad using local berries and herbs. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or […]
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Nachos from Purple Ribbon Beef
Purple Ribbon Beef is dedicated to providing premium beef to your table. Our beef tastes better because we pay attention to the little details as every animal is born on […]
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Chocolate Aronia Smoothies from Berry Hill Orchard LLC
Berry Hill Orchard LLC is a country orchard located at 24221 Apple Avenue near scenic Fertile, Iowa, growing delicious, healthy natural Aronia berries by following organic principles. Ingredients with an asterisk […]
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Banana Aronia Muffins from Berry Hill Orchard LLC
This adapted recipe comes from Berry Hill Orchard LLC. They write: These muffins are delicious, hearty, and filling. The heart-healthy bananas and oatmeal, the buttermilk containing protein, vitamins, minerals and […]

Creamy White Chicken Chili
A perfect use for leftover shredded chicken on a cold, snowy day. We like the dark meat for soups, as breasts tend to fall apart more quickly. Dark meat also […]
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Pea Shoot Pesto
A hot take on pesto from Twisted River Farm via Jenn Arndt, RD. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients […]
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Lefty Lemon Parmesan Tossed Salad
A summery inspired salad from Jenn Arndt, RD via Twisted River Farm in Mitchell. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select […]

Crock Pot Minestrone
Seasonal Chef is a series of recipes made possible through a partnership with North Iowa Fresh. Recipes feature seasonally available ingredients intended to complement their Bounty Box Program which serves subscribers across North Iowa!

Moroccan Lamb & Butternut Stew
Like a warm hug for your mouth. 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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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, Sage, and Apple Pizza
A fun twist on pizza night! This savory-and-sweet dish is full of local produce and creativity. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click […]