Rib Steaks with Spice Rub and Green Bean Salad

Add another layer of flavor with a spice rub. (By Francine Maroukian)

Bison Bacon Cheeseburger

Topped with a mess of sautéed jalapeños and onions. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Glazed Poppy Seed Turnips

Browned, buttery turnips get a boost of flavor from a sweet poppy seed vinaigrette. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Oxtail and Barley Soup

An intensely rich broth comes from slowly simmering oxtails with red wine. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Bison Strip Steaks with Brandy Pan Sauce

Pan-seared bison strip steaks are gussied up with a quick brandy-butter and shallot sauce. (By Kate Ramos)

Bistecca Fiorentina

An indoor version of the rustic Tuscan dish. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Egg Salad and Bacon

A big hit on the CHOW camping trip, though it’s great anytime. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Shrimp, Lemon, and Herb Kamut Spaghetti

With a kick of heat from some red pepper flakes. (By Kate Ramos)

Barley with Mushrooms and Green Beans

Hearty and healthy, this side dish is begging to be served with a piece of seared meat. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bulgur with Zucchini and Herbs

A side dish that’s not to be thrown aside. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Carne Asada

Build a better burrito with this main dish that can be made ahead of time. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Salade Niçoise Sandwich

All the elements of a salade niçoise on a toasted sweet batard slathered with caper-cornichon mayo. (By CHOW Food Team)

Ecuadoran Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones)

Ceviche meets shrimp tail. (By Kate Ramos)

Mongolian Beef Kebabs with Chile Jam

Skewered meat doused in a nicely spicy sauce. (By Richard Crocker, Richard Crocker Catering, San Francisco)

Grilled Rib-Eyes with Chile-Lime-Tequila Butter

A dish that defines summertime grilling. (By Regan Burns)