Organic food doesn't have to be plain or boring. Instead, organic cooking embraces flavorful, local ingredients and focuses on making them sing.
Some people come to organic cooking through a love of gardening, while others find diet or lifestyle choices lead them there. Whether you are just dipping your toes in the organic waters or are ready to dive in to an organic diet, the blogs below offer plenty of recipes, tips and stories to help you create flavorful, soulful food.
10 websites for organic recipes and cooking tips
Organic Authority. Organic cooking is about far more than recipes -- although you can find those on Organic Authority. The organic food world is constantly evolving, whether it's genetically modified apples that won't go brown or a recent ban on plastic bags in Los Angeles. Stay up-to-date on issues about food safety, green living and nutrition research with OA's daily dose of "Chew News."
Deliciously Organic. Struggles with migraine headaches led blogger Carrie Vitt to try an organic diet, and she hasn't looked back. Now a published cookbook author, Carrie helps readers make the switch as well. You can find a list of pantry staples, subscribe to meal plans complete with a shopping list and find plenty of mouthwatering recipes.
Cascadian Farm. Cascadian Farm was founded in 1972 in Washington state with a mission to produce delicious food in a sustainable manner. The farm offers a roadside stand in the summer where guests can pick up homemade, organic ice cream or fresh berries. If you're not in the neighborhood, you can stay in touch with Cascadian Farm through its blog, which offers tips on local events, sustainable gardening practices and organic cooking ideas.
The Picky Eater. Looking for "husband-approved" organic recipes? The Picky Eater feels your pain. Her blog offers plenty of tips for incorporating healthy habits into your lifestyle, proving you can be both a picky eater and a food lover. Recipes include healthier takes on classics such as burgers and potato salad.
Diggin Food. Diggin Food has a simple motto: grow. cook. eat. Blogger Willi Galloway is a Master Gardener and shares her love of homegrown food with readers through delicious, local recipes with tips for every stage, from garden to plate.
Whole Foods Market. Whole Story is the official blog of the organic foods retailer, but you'll find more than just product reviews and shopping tips here. The blog includes plenty of recipes, suggestions for food and wine pairings, and gardening tips.
Living Maxwell. After deciding he needed to get out of the fast lane, Max Goldberg turned his life around more than 10 years ago and hasn't looked back. On Living Maxwell, he offers tips to help readers committed to making the same change. You can find basic info such as Organic 101 or move on to more in-depth posts on topics such as juicing with organic dandelions.
The Buzz. Organic farm and grocery retailer Stonyfield shares stories and insights on its blog The Buzz. The blog doesn't just focus on recipes but uncovers the intimate connections between food, culture and family with personal reminiscences, tips for gardening with kids and suggestions for creating food-centered family traditions.
Eden Organic. Eden Organic began as a food co-op in Ann Arbor, Mich. in the 1960s, and today is the oldest natural and organic food company in the U.S. You can look for Eden products at a supermarket near you, and you can visit their website to get delicious recipes for food, drinks and even homemade hair rinses. A convenient shopping list feature tracks ingredients necessary to create recipes you select. Yum!
Organic Samm. Samm is a mother of two boys in Malaysia, and her blog has a little bit of everything. From recipes for Chinese dishes to healthier spins on Western classics like burgers and chicken nuggets, Samm's blogs offers plenty of colorful photos and stories to accompany her adventures in helping kids eat organic.