Glamorous. Bold. Beautiful. Edible flowers add unique appeal to both sweet and savory dishes, along with distinctive textures and flavors. Filled with minerals and antioxidants, they’re also a healthy addition to your diet. Ranging in taste from tangy and spicy to mellow and ...read more

Don’t pour processed sauces on your clean, fresh foods – try these healthy sauce recipes for DIY condiments instead. Make your own ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce and mayo. You can store each DIY condiment in an airtight, glass container for about a week after you make it – ...read more

Grilled fruit recipes are a delicious addition to your summer meal repertoire--sweet-smoky combinations of flavors that are perfect for simple dinners and fancy backyard parties. How to Grill Fruit Start by choosing your fruits wisely. Select fresh, organic fruits that are ripe ...read more

Smoothies are a delicious way to start your day or fuel your afternoon with a powerful dose of fruits, vegetables and proteins. But sometimes, a drink just won’t cut it. There’s something about chewing that makes a meal feel more substantial, which can lead to fewer cravings ...read more

Canning traditional pickled vegetables takes a fair amount of time, sterilized equipment, and skills in the kitchen. But making quickles really couldn’t be easier. Using fresh produce, some seasonings, and a little bit of vinegar, you can whip up a batch of your favorite ...read more

Summertime brings a bounty of sweet, tender corn to the table. Easy to cook and fun to eat, ears of corn are a summer ritual for many. Perk up your ears with these creative butters, and take your corn on the cob recipe to a whole new level. Each corn on the cob recipe requires ...read more

Culture your own homemade yogurt and discover just how fresh this dairy delight can be. You won’t need too many ingredients, besides time, and making your own yogurt lets you control the taste and texture. Create your perfect homemade yogurt, and use it for cooking, desserts or ...read more

Rich and dark at the bottom, creamy and light on top, and swirly goodness in the middle – cold-brewed iced coffee is all the rage. From your neighborhood coffee shop to the everywhere Starbucks, this refreshing coffee trend is the perfect treat for the summer. But you don’t ...read more

Featuring a colorful collection of fresh, blanched vegetables and a bright golden egg, these Korean rice bowls offer the perfect blend of savory wholesomeness and a spicy kick. Our Korean rice bowl recipe is a take on bibimbap, a popular Korean dish of rice topped with ...read more

The traditional Sweet Potato Bake, topped with gooey browned marshmallows, has become a Thanksgiving tradition—especially if you have kids.  But recipes are now geared toward more adult tastes, be it Creamy Vanilla Sweet Potatoes or Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Pecan ...read more

If you’re a fan of TV cooking competitions, you know cheftestants sometimes do themselves in by going overboard with ingredients. Judges remind them to simplify their dishes and allow natural flavors to shine through.  Chef Michael Chiarello, a finalist on the first season of ...read more

’Tis the season to buy winter squash at your local natural and organic food store or farmers’ market. Whether you select the acorn, buttercup, butternut (above) or Hubbard variety, you’ll enjoy numerous health benefits, as well as a tasty entree or side dish. Let’s review the ...read more

Fall’s dynamic trio—a bowl of homemade organic soup, a tossed salad, and a loaf of crusty bread or homemade biscuits—is hard to beat on a chilly autumn evening.  Creating this filling dinnertime soup couldn’t be easier. Prep time is only 10 minutes, cook time is 20 minutes, and ...read more

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate fall than incorporating seasonal textures, flavors and ingredients into evening meals.  Today’s recipe for Beet and Red Cabbage Salad doubles up on nutrient-rich vegetables: pickled beets and sweet-and-sour red cabbage. Finish the dish ...read more

Most Halloween treats are sweet, but you can also celebrate the holiday with more healthful savory dishes.  Sweet potatoes (or pumpkin) give today’s recipe its orange hue. Use small Halloween cookie cutters (right) to create a kid-friendly side dish that’s rich in vitamin A. ...read more

Looking for a Halloween treat that’s easy on your teeth?  Today’s recipes for Black-Cherry Bats and Citrus-Orange Pumpkins won’t screw up braces, fillings or crowns. The key ingredients are natural flavored gelatin (right) and fresh fruit juice.  Each recipe makes 2 dozen ...read more

Americans consume 300 million sandwiches daily—roughly one per U.S. resident each day.  While we tend to think of the noble ’wich as lunch fare, Organic Sandwich Night is a great way for families to enjoy a nutritious dinner that requires minimal preparation.  The Dietary ...read more

If you’re squeamish about eating Brussels sprouts, we have the solution: Learn to prepare them in cheftastic ways. Add savory organic ingredients like lemon juice, fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese—three wonderful components of Tuscan cuisine. The cheese should be freshly ...read more

When I first started blogging for OrganicAuthority in November 2005, I posted The Story My Mother Doesn’t Want You to Read. I was gearing up for Thanksgiving, and I wanted to share my traumatic Brussels sprouts memories from childhood. (Apparently, the kids in the above photo ...read more

Orange juice “brings a sweet and tangy flavor to many recipes and provides a variety of nutrients to help maintain good health throughout the year,” says registered dietitian Kim Galeaz, coauthor of 4 Weeks to Maximum Immunity.  She developed today’s super-easy breakfast recipe ...read more

Fall may have arrived, but we’re going to endure triple-digit temperatures in Southern California next week.  While water is the best way to stay hydrated, blueberry juice provides a special antioxidant-rich treat.  Today’s recipe adds a blueberry twist to traditional limeade. ...read more

As we recently reported, white button mushrooms may play a role in preventing breast cancer, and they’ve long been considered a power food.  Today’s recipe pairs them with organic eggs for a hearty breakfast burrito that would also make a delicious lunch or dinner entree.  This ...read more

For decades, American cooks relegated sprigs of parsley to throwaway garnishes on the sides of sad-looking dinner plates.  More recently, herb-savvy cooks have recognized parsley’s clean, fresh flavor—an essential ingredient in dishes like Gremolata-Crusted Fish Fillets, ...read more

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and the easiest way to learn the culture is to immerse yourself in its cusine.  Fortunately for North Americans, Latin fruits and veggies have become quite accessible, and just about anyone can prepare an authentic ...read more