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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Oatmeal Chip Cookies with Kernza®
Looking for a cookie that’s anything but ordinary? You’ve come to the right place! Browned butter, Kernza®, and an endless variety of options to mix-in make this a recipe you […]
Blueberry & Peach Galette
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.
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 […]
Quick Tomato Sauce
Local tomatoes are incomparable. So juicy and delicious! When you use fresh tomatoes, you rarely need to add sugar; a benefit you can't get from a can. *No-Waste Idea*: dehydrate […]
Watermelon Lemonade
What says "summer" more than watermelon and lemonade? This recipe uses local honey instead of cane sugar, making it a healthier option for your whole family. Ingredients with an asterisk […]
Stuffed Pepper Soup
A warm comfort food soup for cold fall and winter days. This recipe comes from Sugar Creek Farm who thought up the idea when they had an abundance of bell […]
Roasted Chicken
Cook once and have enough meat for a few days worth of meals! For example, use the breasts for tacos, the dark meat for a stir-fry, and the carcass to […]
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 […]
Shaved Fennel Salad
Refreshing and satisfying fennel salad. Crunchy and bright! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or […]
Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri is an Argentinian staple used as a sauce or a marinade. Excellent on top of steak, chicken, lamb, tacos, or pasta. Experiment with different herbs to fit your use: […]
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Sweet Potato Puff
This is a delicious and adaptable recipe that is great with sweet potatoes but you could also try it with winter squash (butternut, kabocha, acorn etc.). Ingredients with an asterisk […]
Sautéed Kale (or other hardy green)
This is a simple side dish that features kale or any other hardy green. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select […]
Spiced Butternut Squash Custard
This easy recipe features butternut squash, but could also be used for other winter squash such as acorn, carnival and kabocha. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right […]
Pumpkin Butter
Like pumpkin pie in a jar! Use homemade pumpkin puree and smear this butter on toast, over oatmeal, on a bagel, or with yogurt! It’s also the main ingredient in […]
Sneaky Chef Mac & Cheese
Add some extra nutrition to your Mac & Cheese with this creamy and delicious recipe that has 2 hidden veggies (pumpkin and chickpeas). Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
Fresh Fruit Leather
This recipe is very adaptable. Have fun trying other ingredients like blueberries, raspberries or fruit purees like peach, pear etc. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here […]
Zoodle Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
This delicious salad features fresh herbs and is a great way to enjoy zucchini noodles. This recipe is very adaptable and you can use almost any fresh vegetables that you […]
Canned Salsa
This is an excellent recipe for preserving the taste of summer. It is adapted from a family recipe and has been made and enjoyed by dozens of friends and families […]
Cucumber Radish Dill Salad
Quick and delicious side dish! 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 […]
Light and Fresh Potato Salad
This colorful potato salad uses many delicious summer veggies. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby […]