Bon Appétit Management Company

Savory Corn and Chard Pudding. Try this flavorful dish for a unique way to sneak vegetables into your breakfast. Use mustard greens or spinach if chard is not available in your region. Serves 4.

Nectarines and Coconut Cream – Bright, tart summer fruit and creamy coconut – it’s hard not to love this dessert. Serves 6.

Cauliflower Herb Flatbread – Trade in refined carbohydrates for a boost of antioxidants and fiber with this versatile side dish that can also be used as a pizza crust. Serves 4 as an appetizer.

Mandalay Rainbow Salad – A more approachable twist to a classic Southeast Asian salad that is bursting with color and flavor. Serves 6.

Infuse still or sparkling water with ginger and lime for a subtle, zero calorie, and refreshing beverage with impressive presentation.

Iced black tea mixed with lemonade provides a refreshing, lower-calorie beverage that may be known as “half & half” in the Southern United States.

A combination of watermelon and tomato juice, accented with lime and cayenne, makes for a slightly spicy and very cool summertime drink.

Quinoa Tahini Cookies. A nutty protein kick to the typical cookie treat. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

If asked, few people might say turnips were on their Top 10 list, but mash them like potatoes with butter and milk, and what guest would turn them down? And many shy away from other lesser-known vegetables for fear of the unknown or lack of cooking knowledge, but chefs — especially lovers of local and seasonal — live for showing off many underserved vegetables and highlighting their best qualities.

Cajun Tofu Burger. Spice up your meat-free barbecue options and impress your vegetarian friends. Makes 6 to 8 burgers.