Pasta Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Mozzarella

Simple, healthy, and perfect for lunch or a light dinner. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Lovely as a tea sandwich or on its own. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chinese-y Chicken Salad

Yeah, we know it’s not really Chinese. (By Francine Maroukian)

Bourbon Steak Sandwich

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

Spicy, Cheesy Skillet Cornbread

Not too sweet, with some hominy and jalapeño to spice it up. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Pressed Eggplant and Pepper Sandwich

A manly vegetarian sandwich, this can satisfy the biggest of appetites. (By Kate Ramos)

Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup with Beet Crisps

A deceptively rich yet creamless version. (By Regan Burns)

Black Forest Ham and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

Yes, it’s a ham and cheese on rye, but caramelized onions make it stellar. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Turkey Posole a la Guerita

A delicious posole in minutes, white-girl style. (By Kate Ramos)

Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde

Quick and impressive when paired with a tangy, herby sauce. (By Regan Burns)

Caesar Salad

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

Salade Lyonnaisey

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

Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese Crostini

Frenchified legumes for a healthy lunch. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick and Sarah Mastracco)

Smoked Cheddar Soufflé

A fluffy soufflé with just enough smoked cheddar to enrich the dish without overpowering it. (By Kate Ramos)

Turkey Mulligatawny Soup

A rich soup of turkey, rice, and vegetables, seasoned with curry and coconut milk. (By Kate Ramos)