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

Radicchio Salad with Asian Pear, Bacon & Pomegranate

This is a robust radicchio and butter lettuce salad that’s brightened with the fruity notes of juicy Asian pear and pomegranate. The pantry-friendly dressing of honey, lemon juice, shallot and olive oil does a good job of tempering the bitter radicchio while adding a nice hit of acid to...

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Dungeness Crab and Avocado Tostadas

Unlike the bean- and cheese-laden tostadas served in many restaurants, these are featherlight and h...

Deviled Egg Trio

Deviled eggs disappear fast at holiday parties, especially when they’re dressed up with smoked tr...

Roasted Butternut Squash and Fennel Soup with Fried Sage

Butternut squash and fennel make a compelling duo in soup. The licorice-like fennel adds an herbal ...

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...

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