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.

Poultry

Grilled Five-Spice Chicken with Cucumber Peanut Salad

Vietnamese chefs introduced Californians to the delights of five-spice chicken, and the dish is now entrenched in the Golden State repertoire. A cool, crunchy, lime-laced cucumber salad provides a refreshing contrast to the highly seasoned chicken. The marinade makes the chicken skin extr...

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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, ...

Avocado Salad with Hidden Valley Ranch

Hidden Valley Ranch was a real place located just out of Santa Barbara, California. Purchased by St...

Do You Like Your Fries Animal Style At In-N-Out? Now Make Them At Home

Do you like your fries "Animal Style" at In-N-Out? Now you can make Animal Style fries at home! In ...

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