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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Pumpkin Butter
Like pumpkin pie in a jar! Use homemade pumpkin puree and smear this butter on toast, over oatmeal, an a bagel, or on yogurt! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are […]
Sneaky Chef Mac & Cheese
Add some extra nutrition to your Mac & Cheese with this creamy and delicious recipe that has 2 hidden veggies (pumpkin and chickpeas). Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
Fresh Fruit Leather
This recipe is very adaptable. Have fun trying other ingredients like blueberries, raspberries or fruit purees like peach, pear etc. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here […]
Zoodle Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
This delicious salad features fresh herbs and is a great way to enjoy zucchini noodles. This recipe is very adaptable and you can use almost any fresh vegetables that you […]
Canned Salsa
This is an excellent recipe for preserving the taste of summer. It is adapted from a family recipe and has been made and enjoyed by dozens of friends and families […]
Cucumber Radish Dill Salad
Quick and delicious side dish! 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 […]
Light and Fresh Potato Salad
This colorful potato salad uses many delicious summer veggies. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby […]
Basil Mint Lemon Slushie
This lemon slushie is busting with fresh mint and basil flavors! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find […]
Overnight Oats with Local Berries
This is a great make ahead breakfast for those busy mornings. They can be stored in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
Asparagus and Bacon Quiche
This delicious springtime quiche is courtesy of the Black Sheep Coffee Baa in Greene, Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]
Page 5 of 28
Pumpkin Butter
Like pumpkin pie in a jar! Use homemade pumpkin puree and smear this butter on toast, over oatmeal, an a bagel, or on yogurt! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are […]
Sneaky Chef Mac & Cheese
Add some extra nutrition to your Mac & Cheese with this creamy and delicious recipe that has 2 hidden veggies (pumpkin and chickpeas). Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
Fresh Fruit Leather
This recipe is very adaptable. Have fun trying other ingredients like blueberries, raspberries or fruit purees like peach, pear etc. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here […]
Zoodle Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
This delicious salad features fresh herbs and is a great way to enjoy zucchini noodles. This recipe is very adaptable and you can use almost any fresh vegetables that you […]
Canned Salsa
This is an excellent recipe for preserving the taste of summer. It is adapted from a family recipe and has been made and enjoyed by dozens of friends and families […]
Cucumber Radish Dill Salad
Quick and delicious side dish! 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 […]
Light and Fresh Potato Salad
This colorful potato salad uses many delicious summer veggies. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby […]
Basil Mint Lemon Slushie
This lemon slushie is busting with fresh mint and basil flavors! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find […]
Overnight Oats with Local Berries
This is a great make ahead breakfast for those busy mornings. They can be stored in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available […]
Asparagus and Bacon Quiche
This delicious springtime quiche is courtesy of the Black Sheep Coffee Baa in Greene, Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on […]