Dive into the tastes of the Iowa State Fair with our collection of recipes celebrating local ingredients! From crispy fried sweet corn fritters to refreshing watermelon lemonade and gourmet popcorn salt, these dishes bring the fairground fun straight to your kitchen. Enjoy the best of Iowa’s harvest with these delicious twists on classic fair foods!
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 [...]
Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn) Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your [...]
Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Aioli Sweet potatoes and garlic make a beautiful pair! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on [...]
Nachos from Purple Ribbon Beef Purple Ribbon Beef is dedicated to providing premium beef to your table. Our beef tastes better because we pay attention to the little details [...]
Summer Fresh Grilled Corn Salad Delicious with grilled or steamed corn, toss in local cherry tomatoes, peppers (sweet or spicy), & cilantro or basil. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) [...]
Gourmet Salts Endless flavor possibilities here! Just add equal parts dry ingredient (ideas below) and kosher salt, by weight and grind or blend into salt! You can use dried [...]
Baked Chicken Nuggets Easy baked chicken nuggets that are sure to be a crowd pleaser for all ages! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in [...]
Apple Pie Filling To wow your holiday guests with a homemade apple pie, begin here with a locally sourced, homemade filling. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally [...]
Watermelon Lemonade What says "summer" more than watermelon and lemonade? This recipe uses local honey instead of cane sugar, making it a healthier option for your whole family. Ingredients with [...]