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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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...

Bone-in Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

Lodi is home to what is believed to be the world's oldest surviving Cinsault vineyard, as well as ...

Cioppino over Pasta

Cioppino was developed in the late 1800s by fishermen in the North Beach area of San Francisco. If ...

A Sensational California Peach Frosé Popsicle and Cocktail

Did you know that the Popsicle was invented in Oakland in 1905? Frank Epperson invented this frozen...

Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

This tangy, round-shaped loaf we know as San Francisco sourdough bread, brushed with garlic butter,...

Cobb Salad

The iconic Cobb Salad was invented in 1937 at the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, California, ...

Santa Maria Tri-Tip

According to R.H. Tesene’s definitive book titled "Santa Maria Style Barbecue", “In the 1950s, ...

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