Quick Tomato Sauce
Quick Tomato Sauce Local tomatoes are incomparable. So juicy and delicious! When you use fresh tomatoes, you rarely need to add sugar; a benefit you can't get from a [...]
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Spicy Cucumber Salad Cooling cucumber meets spicy sriracha for a delightful and refreshing summertime snack! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click [...]
Summertime Panzanella
Summertime Panzanella Traditionally made with stale bread, tomatoes, onions, and basil, summertime is the best time to prepare panzanella. Don’t skip the homemade croutons; they are irreplaceable in this [...]
No-Bake Iowa Protein Bars
No-Bake Iowa Protein Bars WARNING: You may find some surprising ingredients below! Support these regional producers and feed yourself something your body wants! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are [...]
Zucchini Crisp
Zucchini Crisp Zucchini, but make it sweet? Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or [...]
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing Iowa loves ranch dipping sauce! You'll love it even more when it is made with fresh, local dill! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally [...]
Cucumber Quickles
Cucumber Quickles The mighty cucumber! Crunchy, cooling, refreshing. North Iowa loves to grow and eat them. This recipe is a quick pickle version of your favorite summer snack! Ingredients [...]
Cherry Syrup
Cherry Syrup So refreshing during the summer heat. Add to lemonade, cocktails, ginger ale, your smoothies, or morning yogurt! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here [...]
Cucumber Lemon Herb Water
Cucumber Lemon Herb Water So refreshing during the summer heat. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them [...]
Greek Party Dip
Greek Party Dip Have some fun making this fresh dip that goes well with pita bread, chips, or as a topping on tacos or gyros. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) [...]