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)

Spinach and Weisswurst Quiche

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

Pasta Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Mozzarella

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

Cubanesque Sandwich

Travel to Havana with this simple take on a Cuban pressed sandwich. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick and Sarah Mastracco)

Bourbon Steak Sandwich

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

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Egg Salad and Bacon

A big hit on the CHOW camping trip, though it’s great anytime. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Turkey Posole a la Guerita

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

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy and extra-tangy with a kick of Dijon mustard and sharp cheddar cheese. (By Adela Jung)

Black Bean Cakes with Fried Eggs and Avocado Crema

A Mexican-influenced addition to the breakfast table. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Eggplant Parmesan

Caprese salad meets crispy fried eggplant. (By Kate Ramos)

Egg-White Frittata with Shrimp, Tomato, and Spinach

Simple, delicious, impressive egg dish that’s great to make ahead of time. (By Emile Castillo for CHOW)

Salade Lyonnaisey

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

Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich

A crunchy baguette stuffed with smoked duck, arugula, blue cheese, and cherries. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Curried Carrot Soup

Curry and coconut add an exotic twist to an everyday veggie. (By Ray Lee)