Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing

Delicious as a main or a side, this vegetarian dish is packed with hearty, healthy goodies. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Italian Deli Blowout Sandwich

Loaded with salumi, mozzarella, and artichokes, this sandwich is an Italian deli on a roll. (By CHOW Food Team)

Pollo alla Valdostana

Chicken cutlets, prosciutto, and fontina cheese in a white wine sauce. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bulgur with Zucchini and Herbs

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

Melon Salad with Sweet Wine and Lemon

Farmers' markets overflow with a variety of sweet, flavorful melons in the summer— seek out the season’s sweetest for this refreshing take on fruit salad. (By Kate Ramos)

Kamut with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

All that’s missing is the steak. (By Kate Ramos)

Popped Amaranth Granola

This sweet, nutty cereal goes great with yogurt or can just be eaten by the handful. (By Kate Ramos)

Baked Quinoa Adobado

Jalapeño and chipotle peppers make for a spicy side dish. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Vanilla Malt Frosting

Classic frosting with a kick of malt. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Pickled Jalapeños

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

Chicken Parmesan

The dish that defines Italian American food. (By Kate Ramos)

Marinated Purple Potatoes

An eye-catching potato salad for your next picnic. (By Susan Curtis and Nicole Curtis Ammerman)

Groats and Bell Pepper Scramble

Counteract cholesterol by sneaking groats into your morning eggs. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Wheat Berry Salad with Harissa and Pistachios

North African influence makes for complex flavor. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cedar-Planked Salmon with Herbed Yogurt Sauce

Impress your guests with broiled salmon in a tangy yogurt sauce. (By Amy Wisniewski)