Cook Sustainably This Winter!  

Chipotle-braised Panorama Grass-fed Beef Short Ribs • Butternut Soup with Dungeness Crab • California Brown Rice, Cranberry and Almond Salad • McGrath Farms Pumpkin Muffins • Fresh Cranberry Salsa • Cowgirl Cheesecake • Solbar Samosas • South American Squash Stew • Baked Avocado

The winter season reminds us to be thankful for all of our gifts—especially those from the Earth. When planning your next winter meal, dinner party or any bite to eat, think about how to use seasonal and sustainable ingredients that showcase the bounty of California this time of year!

To get your tastebuds talking and your menu prepared, we asked chefs and food producers to share a favorite sustainable recipe with you this season. We’ve got 9 great options to choose from that can take you from your first course to the end. Scroll through the menu photos above, and click on any photo to get the recipe. Then share with your friends to help with their holiday meal planning.

The Nature Conservancy works with ranchers, fishermen, farmers and more to support responsibly sourced food that’s good for you and the planet.

Learn about: 

• Bird-friendly agriculture 

• Sustainable fishing 

• Grass–fed beef 

• Boutique farming to protect habitat