Quite possibly everyone’s favorite local food, sweet corn is a sure sign of Summer in North Iowa! Of course we all love it in a simple form: shuck, boil, slather in butter and salt, and serve, but we’ve got a few other ideas here for when the mood strikes!
Ham, Potato, and Corn Chowder An excellent way to use leftover holiday ham and sweet corn saved from the summer harvest. North Iowa has many pork producers, but look for the [...]
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 [...]
Cheesy Squash Dish A yummy alternative to mac and cheese! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find [...]
Corn and Nopales (Cactus) Salad This salad comes together quickly and features many delicious summer veggies and nopales, which is a tender cactus that you can purchase in a [...]
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 [...]
Grandma's Frozen Corn Enjoy peak summertime sweet corn all year long with this freezer corn recipe shared by Ashely Coleman, from her Great Grandma Marjorie Janes. Ingredients with an [...]
Sweet 'n Spicy Cornbread 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 [...]
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 (*) [...]
Baked Mexican Zucchini Boats So many quintessential summertime goodies packed into this dish. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select [...]
Mexican Street Corn Salad The sweet corn is here, the sweet corn is here! Traditionally served on a stick and grilled, this recipe is in salad form – perfect [...]