Recipes

Cook with Local Ingredients

Explore seasonal recipes New York residents love, made with fresh farm ingredients sourced from farms across the 11-county Capital-Mohawk Region of Upstate New York. Harvest Connection features easy, delicious farm-to-table recipes using local produce, pasture-raised meats, farm-fresh dairy, and specialty products from small family farms throughout Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington counties. 

Farm-to-Table Recipes from Upstate NY

Discover simple, tasty farm-to-table recipes that highlight the freshest local ingredients. From weeknight dinners to celebratory meals, these recipes make it easy to cook healthy, seasonal dishes while supporting local farms.

Seasonal Recipes New York Residents Love

Check out seasonal recipes and New York favorites for spring, summer, fall, and winter. Using what’s in season ensures the best flavor, nutrition, and value while connecting you directly to the Capital-Mohawk Region's vibrant farm community.

Farmers Market Recipes with Fresh Farm Ingredients

Turn your farmers market finds into delicious meals with farmers market recipes. Each recipe highlights fresh farm ingredients like local vegetables, meats, and dairy while encouraging you to explore nearby markets.

Buy Local Food & Eat Local NY

Looking to buy local food and eat local NY? These recipes make it simple to enjoy peak-season flavors, reduce food miles, and support small farms across the Capital-Mohawk Region.

Support Local Food in the Capital-Mohawk Region

Every meal you cook with local ingredients helps sustain regional farms. Explore more ways to support local food in the Capital-Mohawk Region through farmers' markets, farm stands, and seasonal recipes.


Apple Chips
GF V veg
Apple Chips
Farm Fresh:
  • Apples
Apple Dutch Baby
GF veg
Apple Dutch Baby
Farm Fresh:
  • Apples
Apple Oatmeal Bars
veg
Apple Oatmeal Bars
Farm Fresh:
  • Apples
Apple Pie Bars
V veg
Apple Pie Bars
Farm Fresh:
  • Apples
Applesauce
GF V veg
Applesauce
Farm Fresh:
  • Apples
Applesauce Drop Cookies
veg
Applesauce Drop Cookies
Farm Fresh:
  • Apples
Blueberry Upside-Down Cake
veg
Blueberry Upside-Down Cake
Farm Fresh:
  • Blueberries
Breakfast Egg Muffins
Breakfast Egg Muffins
Farm Fresh:
  • Eggs
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
veg
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Farm Fresh:
  • Winter Squash
Chunky Egg Salad
GF veg
Chunky Egg Salad
Farm Fresh:
  • Eggs
Cold Cantaloupe Melon Soup
GF veg
Cold Cantaloupe Melon Soup
Farm Fresh:
  • Cantaloupes
Corn Chowder
GF
Corn Chowder
Farm Fresh:
  • Corn
Corn Dip
veg
Corn Dip
Farm Fresh:
  • Corn
Corn Salsa
GF V veg
Corn Salsa
Farm Fresh:
  • Corn
Cranberry Pear Crisp
GF veg
Cranberry Pear Crisp
Farm Fresh:
  • Pears