Quite possibly everyone’s favorite local food, sweet corn is a sure sign of Summer in North Iowa! Of course we all love it in a simple form: shuck, boil, slather in butter and salt, and serve, but we’ve got a few other ideas here for when the mood strikes!
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 [...]
Homemade Rotel Style Tomatoes Preserve the freshness of your garden to use throughout the year in your favorite recipes. Try using spicier peppers if your like the extra heat. [...]
Ham, Potato, and Corn Chowder An excellent way to use leftover holiday ham and sweet corn saved from the summer harvest. North Iowa has many pork producers, but look for [...]
Sweet Corn Fritters 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 [...]
Cheesy Squash Dish A yummy alternative to mac and cheese! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find [...]
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 [...]
Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn) A unique and flavorful twist on grilled sweet corn! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on [...]
Grandma's Frozen Corn Enjoy peak summertime sweet corn all year long with this freezer corn recipe shared by Ashely Coleman, from her Great Grandma Marjorie Janes. Ingredients with an [...]
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 [...]
Summer Fresh Grilled Corn Salad Delicious with grilled or steamed corn, toss in local cherry tomatoes, peppers (sweet or spicy), & cilantro or basil. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) [...]