Rib-eye with grilled grape sauce and garlic herb shoestring potatoes

"Why not?" Encouraging his team to ask that question is a technique chef Gabe Garcia uses to foster creative thinking. In this case, the question was, "Why not grill grapes?" The result: a delicious accompaniment to steak.

Fig and turkey sandwich

Jazz up your turkey sandwich with figs and whole grain mustard! This recipe is fresh from the kitchen of Hollywood chef Jonathan Rollo.

Cozy lentil soup with delicata squash

This hearty soup can be on the table in less than an hour. Marin County food expert Rebecca Katz says it's not necessary to soak lentils overnight; just a quick rinse will do.

Pipeline poke

Poke (pronounced poh-KAY) is a Hawaiian delicacy traditionally made with cubed ahi tuna. This recipe, created by North Shore Poke Co. of Huntington Beach, won the chefs' competition at the 2014 Orange County I Love Poke festival.

Paccheri with cherry tomatoes and fiorelli

Fans of rigatoni will appreciate these oversized pasta tubes, tossed in a light sauce created when cherry tomatoes are sautéed with garlic, red pepper flakes and olive oil.

Roasted poblano chili

Roasted poblano chilies, stuffed with cheese and fried until crispy—the Mexican version of the perfect comfort food!

Grilled vegetable salad with lentils

This lentil salad looks and tastes bright, thanks to the combination of tangy dressing and colorful, caramelized roasted vegetables.

Collard green wraps with quinoa and lentils

Lightly steamed collard greens make an excellent wrap for a delightful, savory filling of your choice. Be sure not to overcook the collards, as they will be perfect after only 90 seconds to two minutes of steaming.

Thai Society's lettuce wraps

Bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are great for entertaining or family-style meals. Each person can build their own wrap and add extra veggies like carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers or radishes, based on their preference.

Chase's gluten-free veg-ghetti

Teen chef Chase Bailey says rice-based noodles are his noodle of choice for this healthful, colorful recipe.