Save the Earth One Bite at a Time: 10 Recipes
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Rhubarb and strawberries make this dessert come alive, though save it until the fruits are in season to fill your dish with local flavors. View recipe here .
Not big on hugging trees? Embrace Earth Day at dinnertime with low-impact vegetarian dishes or ocean-friendly seafood.
 Sara Remington | Tempeh is a hearty protein that makes reducing meat consumption an easy task. Try it with chipotle peppers and soft focaccia, and you might find yourself a new favorite. View recipe here . |
Not big on hugging trees? Embrace Earth Day at dinnertime with low-impact vegetarian dishes or ocean-friendly seafood.
 benosuka/flickr | Fried rice is a great way to use leftovers and reduce waste. With seasonal asparagus, or whatever other fresh vegetables you can find, this dish leaves room for individual creativity. View recipe here . |
Not big on hugging trees? Embrace Earth Day at dinnertime with low-impact vegetarian dishes or ocean-friendly seafood.
Holly A. Heyser
Farmed mussels are another item from the Monterey Bay Aquarium's "Super Green" list. The author of this recipe foraged for his own, but the seafood guide shows there's no shame in buying them from the store. View recipe here .
Not big on hugging trees? Embrace Earth Day at dinnertime with low-impact vegetarian dishes or ocean-friendly seafood.
Holly A. Heyser
Whether or not you try making this whole-grain pasta from scratch, fresh leeks, fresh parsley, and new green garlic can transform this dish into a local, seasonal triumph. View recipe here .
Not big on hugging trees? Embrace Earth Day at dinnertime with low-impact vegetarian dishes or ocean-friendly seafood.
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Salmon makes two appearances on the "Super Green" seafood guide, so be sure to choose either wild Alaskan salmon or American freshwater coho salmon, which are sustainably farmed in tanks. View recipe here .
Not big on hugging trees? Embrace Earth Day at dinnertime with low-impact vegetarian dishes or ocean-friendly seafood.
Holly A. Heyser
Fresh chickpeas are in season in the spring, and are available in many farmers' markets. They come in little papery pods of two to three chickpeas, and require just a short bath in salty boiling water to be ready to eat. If you're feeling enterprising, make the gnocchi from scratch. View recipe here .
Not big on hugging trees? Embrace Earth Day at dinnertime with low-impact vegetarian dishes or ocean-friendly seafood.
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Beans are a sure-fire way to reduce your ecological footprint. A healthy source of protein all over the world, they come in enough varieties to keep you inspired through the seasons. View recipe here .
Not big on hugging trees? Embrace Earth Day at dinnertime with low-impact vegetarian dishes or ocean-friendly seafood.
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Fresh spring greens are popping up at farmers' markets all over, as the first crops of the season. Find some local goat cheese and whip up this dressing for a satisfyingly simple salad. View recipe here .
Not big on hugging trees? Embrace Earth Day at dinnertime with low-impact vegetarian dishes or ocean-friendly seafood.
 FotoosVanRobin/flickr | When it comes to earth-friendly seafood choices, California's Monterey Bay Aquarium is the organization to consult. Check out their "Super Green" list , which includes wild-caught pink shrimp from Oregon and wild-caught spot prawns from British Columbia. View recipe here . |
Not big on hugging trees? Embrace Earth Day at dinnertime with low-impact vegetarian dishes or ocean-friendly seafood.