Honey-glazed salmon

The sweet and tangy elements of this recipe work together beautifully. Delicious, healthy and so easy!

Casa Vega albondigas soup

This signature soup calls for meatballs made from ground beef and long-grain rice, just like Aunt Frances used to make.

Spinach enchiladas

A healthy spin on a classic, these enchiladas can easily be made vegan by omitting the cream and cheese.

Sun-dried tomato pizza

"This pizza incorporates the flavor profile of my favorite ingredients: sun-dried tomatoes and pesto," says Sacramento chef Fabrizio Cercatore. "It is one of my favorite pizzas to make—and eat!"

Apple and endive salad

Aquilani salad

This salad represents where Italian chef Fabrizio Cercatore is from. And, he says, "it's light enough to accompany your favorite pizza to make a well-rounded and delicious meal."

Fava bean ragout

Preparing favas, first shucking, then peeling the skins, is time-consuming, but chef Gayle Pirie points out that if you have company, doing this task becomes social and festive. And once you know how to prepare fava beans, the number of dishes you can prepare will be bountiful!

Fava bean puree

The vibrant green color and scrumptious flavor of the fava bean is a sure sign spring is here. San Francisco chef Gayle Pirie uses mid-season favas to create this versatile puree.

Curried lamb and lentil stew

California-raised lamb is available throughout the year—whether ground for burgers, ready to roast for a spring holiday or as the centerpiece of Middle Eastern-style meals such as this stew.

Pan roasted chicken breast with rice and sauvignon blanc-carrot reduction

Although the ingredient list is somewhat lengthy, this delicious entrée goes together fairly quickly.