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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Almond Cheddar Crackers

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Red Wine Chocolate Sauce

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Coconut Mango Cake

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Pepper Jack Puff Pastry Bites

Looking for a quick crowd pleaser for holiday gatherings? These Pepper Jack Puff Pastry Bites are q...

An Easy Artichoke Hearts Recipe, Creamy Artichoke Soup

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Girl and the Fig Olive Relish

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Vegan Enchiladas

Saucy, comforting, and meatless, these spiced up, vegan enchiladas pair beautifully with a Californ...

Hangtown Fry (Fried Oyster Omelet)

Hangtown Fry is a type of omelet made famous during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s in Placer...

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