Summer Meal Planning
Sample Summertime Meal Plan for North Iowans Farmers Markets are in full swing, the tomatoes are toppling, and we're all looking for easy meals during busy summertime in North Iowa. [...]
Sweet and Savory Strawberry Ricotta Toast
Sweet and Savory Strawberry Ricotta Toast Ricotta toast is a quick snack, or filling meal that comes together in minutes using local products. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available [...]
Spicy Honey (2 Ways)
Spicy Honey (2 ways) Local honey + fresh peppers is the sweet/spicy combo you didn’t know you were missing. Use spicy honey over meat, vegetables, pizza, salad, and sandwiches. [...]
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
Hot Honey Sandwiches This is not your standard chicken sandwich! Local honey elevates leftover chicken or turkey to new levels of deliciousness. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available [...]
Ginger Molasses Cookies with Kernza®
Ginger Molasses Cookies with Kernza® Kernza®, with it’s nutty, earthy flavor, takes the complex molasses cookie to a whole new level. A perennial grain with deep roots and a sustainable [...]
Tomato Basil Ricotta Toast
Tomato Basil Ricotta Toast Ricotta toast is a quick snack or filling meal that can be whipped up in minutes using fresh ingredients. Enjoy this one hot by warming the [...]
Comet BBQ Sauce
Comet BBQ Sauce Crafted by Ginger’s Top Shelf in collaboration with Charles City’s FFA, this signature Comet BBQ Sauce was first served at the Farm-to-Homecoming meal featuring local honey. [...]
Kernza® Pizza Crust
Kernza® Pizza Crust Give your pizza crust a nutty, earthy twist by using Kernza® flour, a perennial grain with deep roots and a sustainable story. Kernza® not only adds [...]
Lard Pie Crust
Lard Pie Crust Local lard makes the flakiest pie crust imaginable. This recipe will make 1 crust. For a double crust pie, simply double the recipe. Recipe from our friends [...]
Santa Fe Zucchini Skillet
Santa Fe Zucchini Skillet An easy, one-pan meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Use yellow squash in place of the zucchini, add bell peppers, and whatever other summer produce [...]