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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Farmers’ Market Fresh Salsa
A spin on our basic salsa recipe, this Farmers' Market Fresh version adds seasonal sweet corn and some optional seasoning. So fresh and tasty! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are […]
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Mini Dutch Babies with Berry Sauce
Loaded with local berry sauce and sprinkled with powdered sugar, these mini Dutch Babies are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. If you're feeding more than three people, […]

Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw
This spicy shrimp recipe pairs with the cooling, creamy slaw to make dinnertime special. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select […]
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Avocado Toast with Soft Boiled Eggs
Grab some high quality bread from your farmers market and pile it high with creamy avocado, farm-fresh eggs, microgreens, or whatever suits you! A quick and easy brunch or anytime-snack! […]
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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 […]
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No-Waste Sautéed Greens
Don't throw out those green tops from your beets, turnips, carrots, etc! This basic recipe can be used to ensure you are reducing food waste and stretching your dollar! Ingredients […]

Fresh Pasta
Fresh, homemade pasta made with fresh, local eggs is a gamechanger! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find […]
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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 […]

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! […]
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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 […]
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Spinach Basil Walnut Pesto
A yummy spin on pesto by Sally Pressly. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or […]

Rhubarb Lemonade
Refreshing rhubarb lemonade! Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, or the star of your next brunch or party! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! […]
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Avocado Toast with Soft Boiled Eggs
Grab some high quality bread from your farmers market and pile it high with creamy avocado, farm-fresh eggs, microgreens, or whatever suits you! A quick and easy brunch or anytime-snack! […]
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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 […]
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Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic scapes are a springtime delicacy! 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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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 […]
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl is filling enough to be breakfast, and delicious enough to be dessert! Make it your own by topping it with whatever your heart desires! Local berries, chocolate, […]
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Quick Pickled Radishes
Spicy, crunchy, pickled radishes! No canning necessary. Make these quick pickled radishes to top off burgers, tacos, salad, or just to snack on! Adjust the red pepper flakes to create […]

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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Beef Tacos
Everyone loves taco night! 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 […]