Sweet Potato and Squash Baby Food

A good introduction to the sweet vegetables, this baby food is a pleasing combination of squash and sweet potato. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chicken and Sweet Pea Baby Food

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

I Am Inviting Banana Cream Pie

Shows the sweet side of raw food. (By Terces Engelhart with Orchid)

Fennel, Avocado, and Mint Salad

A flavorful salad that doubles as a main dish. (By Neal Harden)

Roasted Eggplant and Walnut Dip

Move over hummus— this savory, herby dip is just as easy to make and even tastier. (By Adela Jung)

Açaí-Blueberry Smoothie

Packed with berries, fruit juice, and banana, this smoothie will brighten up your breakfast. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Barley with Winter Greens Pesto

Chewy grains coated in an earthy vegan pesto sauce. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Teff Porridge with Honey and Dates

Sprinkled with pumpkin seeds for extra crunch. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cucumber and Green Grape Gazpacho

Gazpacho goes green as tart grapes and cooling cucumbers replace tomatoes. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Popped Amaranth Granola

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

CHOW Veggie Burger

Our stab at the perfect formula. (By Regan Burns)

Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Oven-roasted shrimp pair up with a classic Spanish sauce of almonds and bell peppers. (By Kate Ramos)

Sweet Corn Humitas

Like a tamale, filled with cheese and fresh sweet corn. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Texas Queso Dip

Use it to top nachos or just as a dip for tortilla chips. This recipe combines two cheeses, onions, and green chiles for a Tex-Mex winner. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Almond and Walnut Baklava

Fennel seed and lemon-honey syrup dress up this Middle Eastern sweet. (By Aida Mollenkamp)