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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Grilled Sausages with Fig and Onion Jam

Chances are you’ll find many other uses for this fragrant sweet-tart jam. Enjoy it on a grilled-c...

Baked Striped Bass with Peperonata, Olives, and Saffron Aioli

Braised sweet peppers, potatoes, and tomato make a succulent foundation for baked fish. Sauced with...

Grilled Hoisin Hanger Steak with Cool Sesame Scallion Noodles

Hanger steak, sometimes known as the “butcher’s cut,” is exceptionally tender and beefy. If y...

Pan-Seared Duck Breasts with Frisée, Cherry, and Almond Salad

Cooking duck breasts “low and slow” renders almost every speck of fat, leaving the skin crisp a...

Smoked Salmon Pizzettas

Make Mom’s day with these mini-pizzas and a glass of sparkling wine for Mother’s Day brunch. St...

Lamb Osso Buco with Spring Peas and Mint

Ask your butcher to saw the lamb shanks in half crosswise to resemble the veal used for osso buco. ...

Moroccan Chicken with Roasted Lemons and Green Olives

Meaty chicken thighs are braised and crisped in an aromatic broth infused with roasted citrus and N...

White Wine Poached Pears Stuffed with Chocolate, Dried Plums, and Hazelnuts

Pears love chocolate and dried plums, and this impressive do-ahead dessert does not disappoint.

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