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.

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Creamy Celery Potato Soup with Dill

One bite of this lush soup and you’ll immediately add it to the cozy comfort foods you love. The ingredients are humble but combine to create a dish that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Subtle and slightly sweet celery is pureed until silky and smooth with creamy potatoes and ...

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Focaccia Bread Pudding with Wild Mushrooms and Goat Cheese

This savory, custardy bread pudding makes an irresistible side dish for roast chicken, but it may w...

Braised Pork Shoulder with Butternut Squash and Prunes

With slow, moist braising, pork shoulder becomes fork-tender and succulent. Trim the meat well befo...

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. ...

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