At Tasting Table we like bright ideas, especially when they benefit the greater good.

So naturally, our interests were piqued when we heard about the Whole Foods Market® Whole Planet Foundation. By supporting microlenders in 18 countries, the organization has empowered nearly 300,000 impoverished people by allowing them to create or develop their own sources of income.

We wanted to get involved, so we've joined forces to keep the good work going: Through March 31, Tasting Table will donate $2 to the Whole Planet Foundation for every new subscriber who joins the table through our Prosperity Campaign partnership page (click here for details). Since you're already a loyal subscriber, you can help us raise money for the foundation by inviting your friends through this special tool. When you spread the word, you'll be supporting a good cause and growing our community of conscientious eaters and drinkers.

As a thank you for your help, we've assembled four easy recipes--developed and consumed in the Tasting Table kitchen--that feature Whole Trade and Supplier Alliance products, the proceeds of which help fund the microloans.

Make our coffee-braised short ribs or roasted cauliflower with Creole brown butter on your next snowy night at home, or indulge in a comforting oatmeal cookie crumble parfait with coconut-chocolate sauce (click here to download all four recipes). You'll be benefiting more than just your taste buds.