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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Fruit and Honey Ricotta Toast
Ricotta Toast is a quick snack or filling meal that comes together in minutes using local ingredients. Take this basic recipe and use whatever fruit and nuts you have on […]
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 seasonally right here in North […]
Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Rind Relish
A no-waste recipe you can use to elevate burgers, brats, potato, egg, or tuna salad. We even like it with cream cheese or goat cheese over crackers! Customize the recipe […]
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 flavor but also supports […]
Homemade Bone Stock
Delicious and healthy stock that's so easy to make. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby […]
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. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) […]
Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
A delicious twist of classic alfredo! Using spaghetti squash makes the whole meal lighter, and gives it a delicious texture that makes everyone want seconds. If you are a spaghetti […]
Summertime Panzanella
Traditionally made with stale bread, tomatoes, onions, and basil, summertime is the best time to prepare panzanella. Don’t skip the homemade croutons; they are irreplaceable in this dish. Ingredients with […]
Spring Panzanella
Panzanella is usually made with leftover or stale bread and tomatoes. This version highlights all the best flavors of North Iowa in the springtime. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are […]
Winter Panzanella
Panzanella, traditionally a summer dish, is transformed to fit into each season! This recipe is flexible enough to use any winter vegetables you have lying around. Don’t skip the homemade […]
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Fruit and Honey Ricotta Toast
Ricotta Toast is a quick snack or filling meal that comes together in minutes using local ingredients. Take this basic recipe and use whatever fruit and nuts you have on […]
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. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) […]
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 seasonally right here in North […]
Winter Panzanella
Panzanella, traditionally a summer dish, is transformed to fit into each season! This recipe is flexible enough to use any winter vegetables you have lying around. Don’t skip the homemade […]
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 story, Kernza® not only adds […]
Asparagus topped Ricotta Toast
Ricotta toast is a quick snack or filling meal that can be prepared in minutes using local ingredients. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! […]
Caramel Apple Ricotta Toast
Ricotta toast is a quick snack, or filling meal that can be ready in minutes using local products. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! […]
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 tomato confit, or cold […]
Sourdough Dressing
Herby and packed with fall veggies! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your […]
Flakey Buttermilk Biscuits
Local honey gives a hint of sweetness to these biscuits. Pair them with homemade jam, sausage gravy, or simply butter for a delightful addition to any meal. Ingredients with an […]