The bounty of North Iowa slows, but doesn’t stop in the winter! These recipes feature storage crops (onions, potatoes, winter squash), meat, eggs, honey, and more locally sourced winter ingredients!
Pork Fried Rice with Seasonal Vegetables This pork fried rice is loaded with whatever’s in season! A perfect way to stretch leftovers and support local farms. Ingredients with an [...]
Beet Pasta Sauce Move over tomatoes, there’s a new veggie coming to pasta night! This recipe showcases beet’s earthy sweetness and gorgeous vibrant color. Make it extra special with [...]
Dye-Free Red Velvet Cake Showcase the versatility and beautiful color of beets with this yummy dessert. The red in this velvet cake comes entirely from the beet purée. The [...]
Holiday No-Bake Granola Bars Everyone will love these tasty homemade granola bars! Sweetened with local honey, they make a perfect addition to your holiday festivities, or as a sweet [...]
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 [...]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup A fun twist on the traditional Chicken Noodle Soup. The use of lemon adds brightness for the coldest winter months. All your favorite veggies are here, [...]
Zuppa Toscana Hearty and creamy! This soup combines salty bacon, spicy sausage, fluffy potatoes, and crunchy greens to bring you a delightful bowl of local flavors. North Iowa has [...]
Gourmet Compound Butter Add flavor to your favorite dishes with compound butters! Melt over steaks or poultry, add to sauces, cooked vegetables, and pastas, top baked potatoes (or sweet [...]
Creamy Quinoa Soup This comforting, Creamy Quinoa Soup is made even better with fresh, local ingredients like ground pork, seasonal vegetables, and vibrant spinach. Simmered in rich bone broth [...]
Fresh Pasta Fresh, homemade pasta made with fresh, local eggs is a gamechanger! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select [...]