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.


Pumpkin Cookies
veg
Pumpkin Cookies
Farm Fresh:
  • Pumpkins
Pumpkin Maple Bread
veg
Pumpkin Maple Bread
Farm Fresh:
  • Pumpkins
Pumpkin Muffins
veg
Pumpkin Muffins
Farm Fresh:
  • Pumpkins
Rhubarb Bread
veg
Rhubarb Bread
Farm Fresh:
  • Rhubarb
Rhubarb Coffee Cake
veg
Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Farm Fresh:
  • Rhubarb
Rhubarb Strudel
veg
Rhubarb Strudel
Farm Fresh:
  • Rhubarb
Roasted Cauliflower
veg
Roasted Cauliflower
Farm Fresh:
  • Cauliflower
Simple Sauteed Beets
GF veg
Simple Sauteed Beets
Farm Fresh:
  • Beets
Spring Greens with Bacon
GF
Spring Greens with Bacon
Farm Fresh:
  • Greens
Strawberry Fruit Smoothie
GF veg
Strawberry Fruit Smoothie
Farm Fresh:
  • Strawberries
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
veg
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Farm Fresh:
  • Strawberries
Strawberry Shortcake
veg
Strawberry Shortcake
Farm Fresh:
  • Strawberries
Swedish Apple Pie
veg
Swedish Apple Pie
Farm Fresh:
  • Apples