Recipes"Eating Is An Environmental Act."
—Alice Waters, Restaurateur/Environmental Activist
Thinking of meat as but one element in a main dish is an affordable, responsible way to include healthful animal protein and other nutrients in meals, and to make the move towards a more environmentally sensitive diet. It's also a way to please more people more of the time: The flexitarians at your table will welcome a choice that fits their philosophy of including some meat in their diet without always putting it at the center of the plate. And when you do showpiece an organic purchase, what better way to make use of the leftovers than by adding them to frugal soups, pastas, pizzas, and the like? Recipes from Terese Allen, Organic Valley Food Editor.
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April is the month of Earth Day, and the ideal time to remind ourselves that what we eat affects the health of our planet. To organic farmers, though, every day is Earth Day--so who better to inspire a celebratory Earth Day meal?
We asked six Organic Valley and Organic Prairie farmers from around the nation to share an ethnic tradition or a favorite family dish, but the catch was that it had to be use organic meat in moderate amounts -- something delicious enough to signal "special occasion" but not too fancy or costly. You'll find our farmers' choice recipes, along with their additional ideas for using organic ground meat, sausage, and other "small cuts," in this Organic Valley feature.
Browse the OV database for more delicious organic recipes.
The "food talk" at a potluck can teach us a lot about each other and the world around us, which is why having one is the perfect way to host an Earth Dinner. Check out these great potluck recipes from Organic Valley Food Editor Terese Allen.
Take inspiration from these Earth Dinner menus from five outstanding chefs belonging to Chefs Collaborative. They've even shared a few of their proprietary recipes. Specializing in the foods of five different regions of America, these culinary artists offer tips to bring local and seasonal flavor to your Earth Dinner meal.
California: Chef John Ash, John Ash & Company, Santa Rosa
Pacific Northwest: Chef Greg Atkinson, Organic to Go, Seattle
Midwest: Chef Bruce Sherman, North Pond Restaurant, Chicago
Northeast: Chef Gordon Hamersley, Hamersley's Bistro, Boston
Southeast: Chef Robert Stehling, Hominy Grill, Charleston
Prefer to dine out this Earth Day? Last year, some of the most creative restaurants in the country offered Earth Dinner experiences to their clientele! Check out our list of events and participating Chefs Collaborative member restaurants, including locations, dates, and contact information. Look now, and check back for updates to learn if there's a restaurant celebrating Earth Dinner near you!
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