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.
Our recipe database contains nearly 300 seasonal recipes that are specific to North Iowa’s growing seasons and availability. You can browse by category, ingredient, or season! Within each recipe, ingredients with an asterisk (*) indicate availability seasonally right here in North Iowa! When you click on those links, you can find specific growers for each local food item.
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Indian Pumpkin Curry
This Indian-inspired one-pot pumpkin curry is super creamy, loaded with veggies and naturally dairy-free (vegan). Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select […]
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 and Italian herbs, it’s […]
Halloween Hummus
Pumpkin Pie Hummus is a sweet dip that adds some nutrition to an otherwise surgary holiday! Feeling extra? How about some Spooky Witches' Fingers for dipping? Ingredients with an asterisk […]
Green Monster Kale Smoothie
Blend up some fun and nutrition for Halloween with our Green Monster Kale Smoothie! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select […]
Turtle Apple Spiders
These apple slices are the perfect sweet treat for your Halloween party, or an anytime spooky snack. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! […]
Spooky Chef Mac & Cheese
Turn up the spook factor and sneak in some nutrition with our creamy, spooky Mac & Cheese! This delicious recipe hides two secret veggies—pumpkin and chickpeas—making it a frightfully tasty […]
Spooky Root Vegetable Hummus
A perfect Halloween party snack to serve with crackers, Homemade Pita Chips, raw vegetables, or even to spread on a sandwich. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right […]
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 market.
Kohlrabi and Savoy Cabbage Slaw
This kohlrabi and Savoy cabbage slaw is a perfect side dish to brighten up any meal with its fresh, tangy flavors and delightful crunch! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are […]
Japchae
Served warm or cold, japchae is one of the most popular traditional dishes in Korea. It is stir-fried with glass noodles, fresh vegetables, and a sweet and savory sauce. This […]
Page 1 of 28
Indian Pumpkin Curry
This Indian-inspired one-pot pumpkin curry is super creamy, loaded with veggies and naturally dairy-free (vegan). Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select […]
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 and Italian herbs, it’s […]
Halloween Hummus
Pumpkin Pie Hummus is a sweet dip that adds some nutrition to an otherwise surgary holiday! Feeling extra? How about some Spooky Witches' Fingers for dipping? Ingredients with an asterisk […]
Green Monster Kale Smoothie
Blend up some fun and nutrition for Halloween with our Green Monster Kale Smoothie! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select […]
Turtle Apple Spiders
These apple slices are the perfect sweet treat for your Halloween party, or an anytime spooky snack. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! […]
Spooky Chef Mac & Cheese
Turn up the spook factor and sneak in some nutrition with our creamy, spooky Mac & Cheese! This delicious recipe hides two secret veggies—pumpkin and chickpeas—making it a frightfully tasty […]
Spooky Root Vegetable Hummus
A perfect Halloween party snack to serve with crackers, Homemade Pita Chips, raw vegetables, or even to spread on a sandwich. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right […]
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 market.
Kohlrabi and Savoy Cabbage Slaw
This kohlrabi and Savoy cabbage slaw is a perfect side dish to brighten up any meal with its fresh, tangy flavors and delightful crunch! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are […]
Japchae
Served warm or cold, japchae is one of the most popular traditional dishes in Korea. It is stir-fried with glass noodles, fresh vegetables, and a sweet and savory sauce. This […]