Roasted Snap Peas
Snap Pea Chips A healthier chip alternative. Great for dipping in hummus or tzatziki. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on [...]
Roasted Carrot Hummus
Roasted Carrot Hummus A delicious dip for chips or vegetables. Try it on your favorite sandwich as a substitute for mayo or mustard! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are [...]
Garlic Scape Hummus
Garlic Scape Hummus A highly versatile garlic dip that packs a protein punch. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select [...]
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. [...]
B.L.T. Sandwiches
B.L.T Sandwiches Is there anything more Summer-In-North-Iowa than a crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, cold tomato, and mayonnaise dripping sandwich? Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here [...]
Bruschetta Zucchini & Summer Squash Boats
Bruschetta Zucchini & Summer Squash Boats Playing with your food is acceptable in a dish like this! Get creative with your seasonal toppings and grains; have fun with it! [...]
Grilled Garlic Scapes
Grilled Garlic Scapes Garlic scapes are the edible stalks that grow from the bulbs of certain varieties of garlic. They can be used just the same as garlic; minced, [...]
Where do you eat (and drink) local?
As the world reopens and friends gather all across North Iowa, your favorite local restaurants and grocery stores are excited to see you with greater frequency. Nothing tastes better than [...]
Spinach Basil Walnut Pesto
Spinach Basil Walnut Pesto A yummy spin on pesto by Sally Pressly. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients [...]
Rhubarb Lemonade
Rhubarb Lemonade Refreshing rhubarb lemonade! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by [...]