Mediterranean "Hum-adillas"

California Bountiful's favorite dietitian tells us she invented this family favorite when she had only a few minutes to throw together a satisfying meal: "Everyone was a bit surprised by how delicious it was!"

Chilled avocado cucumber soup

Creamy, zesty and cool, this soup is so simple to make, you don't even need to measure the ingredients. The flavors work well together even when the ingredients vary a bit in amounts.

Stacked avocado herb salad

A variety of flavors, colors and textures is layered into each individual salad. Truffle oil and smoked salt add depth.

Cauliflower horseradish gratin

Carmel chef Brandon Miller shares a popular recipe that uses cauliflower stems and florets.

Hagenburger family's famous made-to-order party pasta

Some advanced preparation will yield a delicious go-to dinner or quick party fare any night of the week. Guests choose their own vegetables for customized (and healthy!) fun.

Mediterranean spread with cannellini beans

This versatile spread inspires creativity. Or, as dietitian Timaree Hagenburger put it, "Imagine all the ways you can serve it!"

Sourdough pancakes with fried Brussels sprouts

San Francisco chef Lucas Knox says these sourdough pancakes pair well with sweet items as well as savory ones, like Brussels sprouts.

Fish tacos with avocado and mango slaw

Take this Mexican mainstay to the next level, thanks to Chef Ben Mattman! He adds fresh produce and a chipotle crema to the classic fish taco recipe to create a light, yet zesty meal.

Spinach salad with caramelized onions, roasted grapes and spiced almonds

This salad unites a few of the simplest, yet most sophisticated salad ingredients ever. Don't be intimated by the steps, as they can all be done in the same oven. Never roasted grapes before? Just wait until you taste them!

Mac and cheese with picada sauce

Sausalito chef Ryan Kacenjar offers a different take on everyone's favorite: mac and cheese. He suggests using ear-shaped orecchiette pasta for the recipe because "their shape allows them to capture a ton of cheese!"