Corn and Nopales (Cactus) Salad
Corn and Nopales (Cactus) Salad This salad comes together quickly and features many delicious summer veggies and nopales, which is a tender cactus that you can purchase in a [...]
Calabacitas (Zucchini) Con Queso
Calabacitas (Zucchini) Con Queso This Mexican Calabacitas (Zucchini) Con Queso recipe is a perfect way to highlight various locally available vegetables in the peak of Iowa's summer. Serve it [...]
Sofrito
Sofrito Sofrito is a very adaptable recipe that is used as a base in several Cuban, Puerto Rican and other Spanish dishes. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available [...]
Cheesy (Rainbow) Carrot Casserole
Cheesy (Rainbow) Carrot Casserole This recipe can be made with regular orange carrots or jazz it up by using rainbow carrots! It's a prefect side dish and kid approved! [...]
Sautéed Kale (or other hardy greens)
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 [...]
Canned Salsa
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 [...]
Cucumber Radish Dill Salad
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 [...]
Sneaky Chef Chili
Sneaky Chef Chili This saucy chili recipe has up to 8 local ingredients including 6 "hidden" vegetables/fruits. It has a subtle sweetness from the apple and pumpkin which will [...]
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop [...]
Winter Vegetable Chili
Winter Vegetable Chili Winter is the best time for a warm bowl of chili. Round up some local vegetables for this meatless version of the classic! Ingredients with an [...]