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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Asian Brisket Bao

These lightly steamed buns filled with rich beef brisket, crunchy coleslaw, and topped with green o...

Spicy Sofritas Tofu Bowl

These spicy Sofritas Tofu bowls are simple, healthy, and super delicious! Packed with fresh vegetab...

Tomato Tarte Tatin

Ripe tomatoes layered on a crisp golden pastry and topped with fresh basil create the ultimate savo...

Prime Rib Sliders

Prime Rib Sliders are the ultimate decadent lunch recipe. This melt-in-your-mouth dish is the perfe...

California Fresh Rolls

These veggie-packed fresh rolls are filled with creamy avocado, crunchy carrots, celery, red pepper...

Sheet-Pan Chicken with Chickpeas, Carrots and Lemon

A Moroccan spice rub seasons these chicken thighs, while the chicken flavors the chickpeas and carr...

Spicy Shrimp with Californian Grits

We’ve taken the traditional Southern Shrimp and Grits and made it California-style. This recipe i...

Spring Pesto Pasta Salad

Fresh herbs, artichoke, and mushrooms make a fresh and flavorful dressing for a Springtime pasta. C...

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