Recipes

Sunny, laid back and wine-friendly. That’s our vibe here in California and our cuisine is no exception. Enjoy these fresh, seasonal recipes that pair perfectly with your favorite California wines.

Vegetarian

Broccoli Pesto with Penne Pasta

Easy into Spring with this vegetarian pasta dish. Many markets sell broccoli crowns, the florets with most of the stem removed. If you can’t find the crowns, purchase whole broccoli and cut off all but 1 inch of stem. But don’t throw away the stems! Pare them with a knife or vegetable...

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Sliced Porterhouse Steak with Arugula, Garlic Toast, and California Olio Nuovo

A thick Porterhouse or bone-in ribeye steak is a luxury, so give it the red-carpet treatment: a hot...

Chicken Chilaquiles

When life gives you sweet, California-grown tomatoes, make chilaquiles, a genius use for tortillas ...

Grass-Fed Burger with Avocado and Chipotle Mayonnaise

Buttery avocados make any sandwich better, and they put this burger over the top. Grass-fed beef ca...

Potato Focaccia with Olives and Rosemary

Welcome guests to your home for dinner with a glass of California rosé and a slice of warm olive f...

Seared Duck Breasts with Port and Cherry Sauce

Cooking duck breasts slowly, skin side down, helps eliminate almost every speck of fat. After about...

Ramen with Asparagus, Shiitake, and Edamame

Everybody loves ramen. The noodles are slippery and satisfying, the broth nourishing, and it’s ok...

Roast Chicken with Meyer Lemon and Smoked Paprika

Spain’s aromatic pimentón de la Vera (smoked paprika) gives these succulent chicken thighs a dee...

Little Gem Lettuces with Olive Oil-Poached Tuna

This dish requires a lot of olive oil for poaching, but you won’t waste a drop. Use some of the f...

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