Baked summer squash

Fun fact: The most popular types of summer squash grown in California are zucchini, crookneck and pattypan.

Heirloom tomato soup

You can use any combination of heirloom tomatoes for this colorful, easy-to-make soup. It's a perfect complement to soft shell crab or Dungeness crab salad.

Sandy's five-star mild beef chili with bean medley

Some like it hot—and some don't! Personal chef Elizabeth Bourget tailored this chili recipe to meet a client's dietary requests without sacrificing flavor.

Sandy's beef and vegetable soup with beans

A steaming bowl of homemade soup is one of life's simple pleasures. Personal chef Elizabeth Bourget shares a recipe she makes frequently for a busy family of five.

Potato and pancetta pizza

What could be more savory than seasoned potatoes on top of pizza? Sacramento chef Fabrizio Cercatore shows you how to top your next pie with Yukon Gold.

Chicken enchiladas with homemade enchilada sauce

Learn how to make enchiladas from a pro! Christina Vega Fowler of Casa Vega tells how to make one of her family's signature dishes.

Peach barbecue chicken, spinach and red walnut salad

Thin-crust kale pizza

You might hesitate when you see kale on the ingredient list for pizza, but dietitian Timaree Hagenburger says to go for it. "You will be amazed!" Our cameraman, who was skeptical and even "braced himself" before taking a bite, thought it was great and gobbled up all the samples.

The Sandwich

Bacio Catering's award-winning sandwich featuring Llano Seco pork is a multistep process, but well worth the time.

Pasta with pesto

Pesto is a perfect partner for pasta. Add veggies, and you've reached a whole new level of perfection!