Chicken and Sweet Pea Baby Food

Poached chicken breast and sweet peas make an easy low-fat purée for your baby. (By Kate Ramos)

Italian Meatballs

Ground pork, turkey, and beef packed with herbs and fennel seeds. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Carne Asada

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

Campfire Couscous Salad with Bell Peppers and Mint

Use leftovers to whip up this cold salad. (By Regan Burns)

Pulled Jerk Chicken Sandwiches

You’ll never say chicken is boring again. (By Ali LaRaia)

Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich

A crunchy baguette stuffed with smoked duck, arugula, blue cheese, and cherries. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)

This combination of eggs, spinach, herbs, and spices is a delicious introduction to Persian food. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sashimi with Soy Sauce, Sesame Seeds, and Chives

Celebrate top-quality, fresh fish with this dish. (By Adapted from Wayne Nish)

Egg-White Frittata with Shrimp, Tomato, and Spinach

Simple, delicious, impressive egg dish that’s great to make ahead of time. (By Emile Castillo for CHOW)

Rajas Quesadillas

The traditional Mexican mixture of peppers and onions makes an easy quesadilla filling, or omit the cheese for a quick taco. (By Kate Ramos)

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Risotto is always a great starch to go with any main course or can be served by itself as an entrée. (By Francine Maroukian)

Caesar Salad

The real deal— anchovies and all. (By Amy Wisniewski)

White "Groom's" Fruitcake

Buttery and citrusy, this fruitcake is delicious either fresh or aged for months. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Breakfast Rice Cakes with Chinese Sausage

An Asian twist on the English muffin breakfast sandwich. (By Kate Ramos)

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Crunchy, crusty potatoes with a hint of herbs and garlic. (By Aida Mollenkamp)