Not only are these recipes delicious, but they have the added bonus of being beneficial to our health AND the environment! Wondering how? Check out each recipe to find the added ways in which they help our planet.
Applesauce is a delicious snack or side dish that everyone loves. The only problem is that store-bought varieties are often loaded with unnecessary sugars and preservatives, making the health benefits less than ideal. HOWEVER, our recipe contains no added sugars or preservatives, and can last for months if stored properly.
Read MoreNothing beats putting homemade tomato sauce on pasta, pizza, or even just a toasted baguette, store bought versions can’t even compare! This sauce is so easy to make with just a few simple herbs and ingredients, it can easily be modified to your liking for whatever flavors you want.
Read MorePesto is one of the best, and most underrated, sauces out there! It’s delicious in everything, from poured over some pasta, to spread on grilled vegetable sandwiches, to mixed in with cream cheese on a bagel or cracker (this one is UNBELIEVABLY good). This recipe is also amazing if you have a flourishing basil plant and find yourself with more basil than you can handle.
Read MoreUpdated June 2014
One of my favorite pasta sauce recipes and a great way to “change-up” a basic tomato sauce. It tastes as good as a pork-based Italian sausage sauce, without the fat, cholesterol and carbon footprint of red meat.
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