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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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 Berry Smoothie
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.
Eggplant / Ratatouille Rollatinis
This unique dish makes a perfect main course, lunch or side dish. It is delicious eaten cold or you can top the rollatinis with cheese and/or tomato sauce and bake […]
Sweet ‘n Spicy Cornbread
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.
Tomato Eggplant Spread
Tomato and eggplant spread is delicious on crusty bread or as a side dish over rice. This recipe is from Cate of North Iowa – thank you Cate! Ingredients with […]
Okra Gumbo
If you're new to cooking with okra, gumbo is a great recipe to start with! Packed with late summer/early fall produce, this flavorful stew will turn you into an okra […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oven Roasted Oyster Mushrooms
Excellent on their own, these roasted mushrooms can also be used as a topping for almost any savory dish! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in […]
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Baked Chicken Nuggets
Easy baked chicken nuggets that are sure to be a crowd pleaser for all ages! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]
Crispy Potato Frittata
A cheesy, herby, deliciously fluffy frittata. It's an easy dish that will impress anyone you make it for! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North […]
Shepherd’s Pie
A hearty winter favorite you can make with lots of ingredient flexibility. Local root vegetables and beef are the star of this dish! It's easy on the wallet and can […]
Tortilla de Patatas
Local potatoes, eggs, and onions come together easily to make this simple, traditional Spanish dish. Serve at room temperature for any meal of the day! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) […]
Samin’s Buttermilk-Marinated Roasted Chicken
The color of the bird using this method is unmatched. The meat is juicy and salty and so tasty. Don't have buttermilk on hand? You can make your own in […]
Flour Tortillas featuring Lard
Lard is a very versatile fat. It's good for high heat, good for storage, it's flavorless, and it's found locally! North Iowa has many pork producers, but look for the […]
Apple Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Sweet apples and salty, savory bacon come together for a treat for the taste buds! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]
Wintertime Frittata
A quick and easy staple, frittatas are endlessly adaptable. Make it your own by adding whatever winter veg you have in the pantry. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
Chicken, Bacon, and Mushrooms with Tangy Sauce
Weeknight Wow! 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.
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! […]