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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.

Grilled Hoisin Hanger Steak with Cool Sesame Scallion Noodles

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...

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

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...

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Smoked Salmon Pizzettas

Smoked Salmon Pizzettas

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

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Lamb Osso Buco with Spring Peas and Mint

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. ...

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Moroccan Chicken with Roasted Lemons and Green Olives

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...

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

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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Crab Cakes with Fennel, Watercress, and Blood Orange-Chive Aioli

Crab Cakes with Fennel, Watercress, and Blood Orange-Chive Aioli

These crab cakes are fresh, delicate and lightly bound with baby shrimp, which amplify the crab’s...

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Filet Mignons with Blue Cheese Butter and Cranberry Zinfandel Sauce Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Filet Mignons with Blue Cheese Butter and Cranberry Zinfandel Sauce Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These tender filet mignon steaks are napped with a rosemary-infused red wine reduction and topped w...

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