I Am Giving Marinated Kale Salad

A tasty, ultrahealthy way to eat your dark, leafy greens. (By Terces Engelhart with Orchid)

Ladybugs on a Raft

Like ants on a log but tastier— this version’s made with cranberries and different nut butters. (By CHOW Food Team)

Pickled Jalapeños

Pick a peck of pickled peppers. (By Kate Ramos)

Sweet Potato Chips

A guilt-free potato chip. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Tangy Apple and Beet Salad

Rounded out with radicchio and blue cheese, this salad’s nearly a meal in itself. (By Ali LaRaia)

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)

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)

Buttermilk and Brown Butter Waffles

Nutty and indulgent— the perfect breakfast treat. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Caramelized Pears

Delicious as a topping for ice cream or eaten on their own. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Toasted Mochi in Seaweed (Norimaki Mochi)

Mochi sprinkled with soy sauce and wrapped in seaweed. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Red Lentil Pâté Bruschetta with Poached Eggs

Breakfast should be more than bacon and eggs. (By Kate Ramos)

Salade Lyonnaisey

A variation on the traditional French frisée salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Italian Meatballs

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

Bourbon Steak Sandwich

With roasted peppers, tarragon mayonnaise, and provolone on crusty ciabatta. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Linguine with Clams and Chorizo

Spicy chorizo and tiny clams in a tangle of noodles. (By Amy Wisniewski)