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.

Dessert

Nutty Apple Bread with Honey Walnuts

This nutty apple bread is buttery and cake-like with plenty of apples and crunchy walnuts dotted throughout each slice. There’s so much flavor from the juicy apples and crunchy walnuts that you really don’t need a glaze or honey-candied walnuts. Still, if you want to try either, take ...

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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Tender grilled chicken is enhanced with a dazzling lemon vinaigrette. Pair with California Rosé or...

Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Salad with Parsley Parmesan Vinaigrette

Parsley adds a bright lift of flavor to the smoky grilled eggplant in this Mediterranean-style sala...

Grilled Halibut with Pickled Red Onion and Mango

This light, fresh dish is loaded with sweet, tart, and spicy flavors. Pair with California Chardonn...

Fish Tacos with Radish Avocado Relish

Crunchy radishes, buttery avocados, and tangy feta cheese—with a hint of chile and lime—are an ...

Garlic Prawns with Warm Cucumber and Ginger Salad

Red pepper flakes add a hint of heat to this light and zesty salad. Pair with California Sauvignon ...

Mussels and Prawns in a Saffron Lemon Cream Sauce with Fried Sage

The briny taste of the sea, the earthy sweetness of saffron and the crunch of fried sage take cente...

California Mussels in Basil-Saffron White Wine Broth and Roasted Garlic with Sage and Rosemary

Saffron adds intrigue to this flavorful, aromatic California seaside classic, served with roasted g...

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