A Month of Organic, Delicious, Affordable Meals
The month of May provides many excellent opportunities to cook, eat and celebrate organically. May happens to be National Barbeque, Salad and Salsa Month, so of course we have recipes to celebrate all of these food occasions. And don’t forget about our Cinco de Mayo Party Planner, to help you throw a simple, yet “muy delicioso” Cinco de Mayo party! And be sure to check out our MealSolutions™ for more great organic recipes and suggestions for celebrating organics!
Tuesday, May 1st
Happy May Day! When creating your May baskets, add a bag of Peanut Butter Chocolate Cereal Snack. It’s a tasty treat that doesn’t cost a fortune to make. At only $0.30/serving, you’ll be able to fill plenty of May baskets and still keep your wallet filled, too!
Saturday, May 5th
How are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo? If you’re having some amigos over for a fiesta, try this recipe for Enchilada Nachos. As prepared, this is a vegetarian recipe, but depending on your friends' preferences, you may want to add some ground beef or chicken for an extra layer of flavor.
Tuesday, May 8th
Have you fired up your grill yet? Celebrate National Grilling Month, and extinguish your appetite with our two new Grilling Seasons®: Citrus n’ Herb and Orange Ginger! Here’s a coupon for $0.50 off as an added incentive!
Friday, May 11th
Since it’s “Eat What You Want Day,” choosing only one recipe doesn’t seem fitting. Some of you may want to eat vegetarian, some may prefer a snack, and some may want to indulge in a dessert. Why not try something from every category?
Monday, May 14th
For Buttermilk Biscuit day, try our recipe for Italian Herb Biscuits. It uses our Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Mix, with oregano, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, basil and sage! This combination of herbs gives these biscuits a wonderful Mediterranean-inspired twist. The total cost is $0.47 per biscuit, so making them for the whole family won’t cost you a lot of “dough.”
Wednesday, May 16th
Salad Month is a great time to go “green.” It’s also a perfect reason to try a new type of salad. Whether you’re looking for a traditional leafy combination or a fresh idea to try, check out our collection of salad recipes. One of our newest additions, Spring Salad with Citrus N Herb Vinaigrette, is sure to quickly become a favorite!
Sunday, May 20th
Taking kids to pick strawberries is a great way to get outside, have some fun and support your local farmers! Today is Pick Strawberries Day. After your harvest, relax and enjoy a Fruit Smoothie using some of your freshly picked strawberries.
Tuesday, May 22nd
Celebrate Vanilla Pudding Day by making our recipe for Vanilla Bean Tapioca! It uses two of our newest product offerings, Vanilla Beans and Cinnamon Sticks. Since tapioca is gluten-free, it can be served to guests who are gluten intolerant.
Thursday, May 24th
Tortilla chips served with freshly made salsa is one of our favorite snacks. Since May is Salsa Month, why not indulge in a little extra salsa? We make it easy with our Salsa Mix and Salsa Verde seasonings. Buy them both together and use this coupon to save $0.50!
Monday, May 28th
Happy Memorial Day! Many are looking forward to eating some tender, juicy, grilled beef today. For a delicious twist on traditional beef seasonings, try our recipe for Coffee Spice Beef Rub. Seasoning beef with coffee may sound curious at first, but after your first bite you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it before! The entire rub recipe costs $1.97 and makes enough to season 1 to 2 pounds of meat.
Thursday, May 31st
Wedding season is in full swing. If you’re a bride to be (or know one), don’t miss our “Starter Spice Kit for a Bridal Couple” article! You’ll find plenty of great tips and advice on what to stock in your new kitchen. It’s also a great resource for wedding gift ideas!
Please share with us your ideas for simple ways to go organic and celebrate fall with natural food.
(Serving costs are based on average national retail prices.)