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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 Five-Spice Chicken with Cucumber Peanut Salad

Grilled Five-Spice Chicken with Cucumber Peanut Salad

Vietnamese chefs introduced Californians to the delights of five-spice chicken, and the dish is now...

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Fennel Soup with Fried Sage

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 ...

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Chicken Chilaquiles

Chicken Chilaquiles

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

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Seared Duck Breasts with Port and Cherry Sauce

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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Roast Chicken with Meyer Lemon and Smoked Paprika

Roast Chicken with Meyer Lemon and Smoked Paprika

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

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White Wine and Cider Brined Roasted Turkey with Swiss Chard, Sausage, Apple, and Dried Plum Stuffing

White Wine and Cider Brined Roasted Turkey with Swiss Chard, Sausage, Apple, and Dried Plum Stuffing

A fruity cider and white wine steeped brine is key to this moist and flavorful turkey. Begin the br...

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Crispy Chicken Sandwiches with Napa Cabbage and Spicy Aioli

Crispy Chicken Sandwiches with Napa Cabbage and Spicy Aioli

Tender lightly fried chicken, fresh slaw and spicy mayo team up to produce a winning sandwich. Pair...

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Mac and Cheese with Fresh Peas, Cauliflower and Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs

Mac and Cheese with Fresh Peas, Cauliflower and Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs

This is creamy comfort food with a few surprising additions—and a crispy garlicky topping. Pair w...

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