Pasta Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Mozzarella

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

Spinach and Weisswurst Quiche

Tasty for breakfast, lunch, or a late-night snack. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Chinese-y Chicken Salad

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

Frittata Lorraine

The classic quiche Lorraine— with lardons, onions, and Swiss cheese— loses its crust and becomes a frittata. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Broccoli, Mushroom, and Gouda Quiche

A savory pie stuffed with broccoli, portobello mushrooms, and Gouda that makes for a great breakfast or a light lunch. (By Kate Ramos)

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

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

Campfire Couscous with Zucchini and Pine Nuts

Currants dress up this versatile side dish. (By Regan Burns)

Baked Cracker-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Stone-ground crackers make a crunchy coating for tender chicken strips. (By Kate Ramos)

Grape and Taleggio Grilled Cheese

Doused in grappa for a boozy, floral note. (By Kate Ramos)

Sprouted Garbanzo Burgers

Forget a too-bready sandwich, here the patty is turned into the bun and stuffed with your favorite burger toppings. (By Heidi Swanson)

Spring Vegetable Terrine

Packed with herbs and veggies, this terrine is spring incarnate. (By Stéphane Reynaud)

Smushed Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Mashing it down makes it hold together all that much better. (By CHOW Food Team)

Pineapple and Grape Kebabs

Making food playground-worthy. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Tropical Snack Mix

With dried mango and pineapple. (By Kate Ramos)

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)