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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Carrot Salad with Green Grapes, Coriander and Ricotta Salata

This vibrant salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for any occasion. The sweetness of the carrots and grapes is balanced by the earthy coriander and salty ricotta salata. This salad is salty, sweet, and savory in the right ways, plus a supremely crunchy texture make...

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Chinese Chicken Salad

Many people have attributed what we know today as “Chinese Chicken Salad” to chef Wolfgang Puck...

Basque-Style Fried Chicken

Bakersfield, California is known for its Basque-Style Fried Chicken and the unique family-style din...

Brussels Sprout Tacos

If Taco Tuesday isn’t already in your weekly recipe lineup, it’s about to be! These vegetarian ...

Beef Empanadas

While the origin of this wholesome-filled pastry is up for much debate, if you’re ever looking fo...

Andersen’s Split Pea Soup

Anton and Juliette Andersen had a dream of opening a roadside café. So in 1924, when electricity f...

French Dip Sandwich – An L.A. Classic

Los Angeles loves a good crosstown rivalry. And such is the case with the French Dip. A French Dip ...

Garlic Noodles with Crab

Garlic Noodles with Crab, like many iconic California dishes, is a dish that was born out of the cr...

Chicken and Waffles with Spicy Honey Sauce

Who doesn’t love this classic American dish? It’s salty, sweet, crunchy, and savory, and you ca...

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