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Sauteed Chayote with Garlic and Herbs

Look for chayote at supermarkets, Latin markets, and natural foods stores - it's a light-green pear-shaped squash that's mild and crisp.

Author: Norma Shirley

Creamy Chive Potatoes

Author: Melissa Hamilton

Fried Chayote Squash

(Chayotes Fritos) A hard, green, mild squash, the chayote is another wonderful plant native to Mexico. The beauty of the chayote is that it takes on the flavor of whatever seasoning it's cooked in. Serve...

Author: Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee

Arroz Blanco (Mexican White Rice)

Author: Sergio Remolina

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Garlic

Combine nutty whole-spaghetti with heart broccoli and chickpeas for a healthier weeknight pasta.

Sugar Snap Peas with Mint and Orange

Author: Maria Helm Sinskey

Cauliflower Steaks with Olive Relish and Tomato Sauce

By cutting a whole cauliflower into thick slices, you can brown and caramelize it like a meaty steak. Save any extra florets for crudités.

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Penne with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Arugula

Author: Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Corn and Bacon Pie

Author: Susan Reid

Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Author: Maggie Ruggiero

Steak and Vegetable Soup

Author: Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Cauliflower "Rice" Tabbouleh

This modern take on the classic Middle Eastern bulgur and herb salad swaps grains for cauliflower "rice," making it nutritious and gluten-free. Serve it as a side dish for roasted or grilled meats or mix...

Author: Katherine Sacks

Easy Green Curry with Chicken, Bell Pepper, and Sugar Snap Peas

This Thai-inspired green curry is ready in just 20 minutes with a little help from a store-bought rotisserie chicken. That may be even faster than any takeout.

Author: Anna Stockwell

Ricotta Frittata

Author: Cesare Casella

Chicken Breasts with Tomato Herb Pan Sauce

The key to this sauté: Cook the tomatoes with the bits of chicken left over after you've seared it in the pan. When the tomatoes burst, swirl in the remaining marjoram butter to finish the pan sauce.

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Fettuccine with Shredded Zucchini, Fresh Ricotta, and Lemon Zest

I realize that this seems almost too simple to mention, but it is such a perfect dish, and a good solution to a high-summer extravagance of zucchini and mint. And unlike some pasta dishes, it is light...

Author: Liz Neumark