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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Strawberry Rhubarb Drop Scones
These quick scones are a favorite recipe from the Black Sheep Coffee Baa in Greene Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click […]
Sneaky Chef Chili
This saucy chili recipe has up to 8 local ingredients including 6 "hidden" vegetables/fruits. It has a subtle sweetness from the apple and pumpkin which will make it a fast […]
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Steaks
A popular vegan or vegetarian steak- even carnivores will love this one. Eat as a "steak" or put it on a bun for a delicious sandwich. Ingredients with an asterisk […]
Apple, Mint, Honey Lemonade (with Ginger)
This colorful lemonade can be made ahead and will impress your guest with its unique sweet and lemony flavor. Throw in some extra fresh lemons, herbs or berries and it […]
Basil Lemonade
Fresh, local basil lemonade recipe is a perfect summertime refreshment in North Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients […]
Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri is an Argentinian staple used as a sauce or a marinade. Excellent on top of steak, chicken, lamb, tacos, or pasta. Experiment with different herbs to fit your use: […]
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
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.
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
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.
Mushroom “Bacon” Bits
Excellent on their own, these pan-fried mushrooms can also be used as a topping for almost any savory dish! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in […]
Rhubarb Crisp
It's not really springtime until you've had rhubarb! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or […]
Page 6 of 28
Strawberry Rhubarb Drop Scones
These quick scones are a favorite recipe from the Black Sheep Coffee Baa in Greene Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click […]
Sneaky Chef Chili
This saucy chili recipe has up to 8 local ingredients including 6 "hidden" vegetables/fruits. It has a subtle sweetness from the apple and pumpkin which will make it a fast […]
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Steaks
A popular vegan or vegetarian steak- even carnivores will love this one. Eat as a "steak" or put it on a bun for a delicious sandwich. Ingredients with an asterisk […]
Apple, Mint, Honey Lemonade (with Ginger)
This colorful lemonade can be made ahead and will impress your guest with its unique sweet and lemony flavor. Throw in some extra fresh lemons, herbs or berries and it […]
Basil Lemonade
Fresh, local basil lemonade recipe is a perfect summertime refreshment in North Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients […]
Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri is an Argentinian staple used as a sauce or a marinade. Excellent on top of steak, chicken, lamb, tacos, or pasta. Experiment with different herbs to fit your use: […]
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
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.
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
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.
Mushroom “Bacon” Bits
Excellent on their own, these pan-fried mushrooms can also be used as a topping for almost any savory dish! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in […]
Rhubarb Crisp
It's not really springtime until you've had rhubarb! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or […]