Roast sweet scallops in butter and pair with endive and a savory raisin and caper sauce, and you've got a delicious combination!

This salad has a lot going for it—simplicity and crowd appeal being a few of its key attributes. It's versatile, too, says chef Rachel Haggstrom: "There are so many different ways to please your palate," including adding diced, cooked chicken or substituting a favorite cheese.

These stuffed bell peppers, adapted by Wellnut Farms from a recipe by California Walnuts, feature walnut butter for a unique twist.

This main dish gives vegans, or anybody, a burger experience bursting with flavor. 

This recipe can be modified to fit your mood and the season. For example, other fruits such as apples, persimmons, pears or cherries also pair well with the pork.

Although sumac is more commonly associated with Middle Eastern cuisine, it grows wild and quite readily in the United States. "With its bright and citrusy notes, sumac should definitely become a part of every kitchen's spice arsenal," chef Jammir Gray says.

Chef Jammir Gray
Compline Restaurant and Wine Bar, Napa

Sacramento chef Patrick Mulvaney is a fan of canned tomatoes "because there's so much variety in what you can get out of it." Here's a delicious example.

Make it loaded! Add shredded, smoked pork shoulder and Calabrian chiles to the finished dish.