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Easy Weekly Dinner Menu #167: Why buy organic?

Thank you to Foster Farmsยฎ Organic Chicken for sponsoring today’s dinner menu and a discussion of “why buy organic?”

This week's menu talks about "why buy organic" and features tasty recipes like Greek Chicken Salad, Roast Beef and Gravy, Spinach Quesadillas, and more!

If you’re like me, you might wonder “What does organic mean?”ย when it comes to our food. To me, the word organic means fewer chemicalsย and more humane treatment of animals, but I know there’s more toย organic farmingย than that. When we’re in the grocery store deciding between regular and organic ingredients, how do we decide whether or not to spend extra money on the organic version? I thought it would help to really look at theย definition ofย organic. I found a fact sheet aboutย USDA organic agricultureย that was very thorough and interesting. It may be more detailedย than you want, but it is a good read if you are interested. It explains how organic farming is focused on the wellbeing of the land and environment as well as livestock.

To be honest, sometimes it’s hard for me to buyย organic because of theย but I always try to choose certified organic meat and dairy products when I can.ย Forย one thing,ย I feel better feeding my family (and myself!) products from animals thatย weren’t raised with antibiotics or fed a diet with genetically modified ingredients.ย It’s also very important to me to know that the animals that provide meat for myย table were treated humanely.

That’s why I likeย Foster Farmsยฎ Organic Chicken.ย Their chicken is humanely raisedย without GMOs right here in Northern California, and I can easily find it at my localย Safeway store. It’s worth it to me to pay a little more for high quality,ย fresh, locallyย grown chickenย that I feel good about serving to my family! I have already sharedย one recipe with you so far using Foster Farmsยฎ Organic, the Greek Chicken Saladย featured in today’s menu. I also have one more quick and easyย organicย chickenย recipe coming up soon that you will love for Spring. Stay tuned for that!ย Now, let’s get to your dinner recipes for the coming week!

  1. Organic Greek Chicken SaladThis easy chicken salad is made with organic ingredients and with a Greek twist!
  2. Spicy Spinach Quesadillas (Add diced, cooked chicken if you’d like!)Spicy Spinach Quesadillas - wearychef.com
  3. Easy Roast Beef and Gravy over Roasted PotatoesThis easy recipe for roast beef and gravy served over potatoes and onions is perfect for Sunday dinner or busy weeknights!
  4. Spinach Artichoke LasagnaBake up a pan of this spinach artichoke lasagna for a vegetarian meal you'll love!
  5. Citrus Salmon and Kale SaladKale and Quinoa Salad with Salmon (or chicken!)
  6. Fast Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni25-Minute Cheeseburger Macaroni by The Weary Chef
  7. Main Dish Scalloped Potatoes with ChickenAre you in the mood for something carb loaded, cheesy, and delicious? I've got just the thing! Feast your eyes on this Scalloped Potatoes recipe. Then, go make it for dinner!

Thank you again toย Foster Farmsยฎ Organic Chicken for sponsoring today’s post.ย 

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  1. Cathy Trochelman says

    April 6, 2016 at 8:49 am

    What an awesome roundup! We are trying to do more and more organic….it’s so much better for us all!

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      April 15, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      It really is. It’s hard to pay more for it, but I feel so much better about the food I’m eating and serving when it’s organic!

      Reply
  2. Nutmeg Nanny says

    April 6, 2016 at 5:00 am

    I definitely love buying organic but sometimes I choose local over organic because that organic label is so expensive. It’s a delicate balance of local vs. organic. This whole round up of recipes looks totally delicious!

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      April 15, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Sometimes it’s hard to find local AND organic, which makes this chicken so nice since it’s both. Thanks so much!

      Reply
  3. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

    April 5, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Cheeseburger Mac – sounds so good! Actually, everything sounds good :)

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      April 15, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Thank you, Sharon <3

      Reply
  4. Sabrina says

    April 4, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    This is a great collection of organic meals! My kids are picky eaters but I think even these would appeal to them!

    Reply
  5. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    April 4, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    It is so important to know where our food is coming from and what is being done to it. I cannot wait to start my veggie garden, but buying my meats from the store will always be a priority! What a great lesson on organics (and these recipes look so good!)

    Reply

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