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Category: Always in Season Recipes

Recipes created using California Grown ingredients that are always in season.

An Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe That You Will Actually Crave!

Brace yourself for the creamiest, most flavorful broccoli salad recipe on the internet! Our broccoli salad base recipe is a hearty one-bowl salad situation that is best suited as a side dish, but...

A Simple Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Bake Recipe

We seriously can't get enough when it comes to pairing spinach and artichoke together. Take this pasta bake recipe for example, it's filled to the brim with vibrant California Grown produce like...

Drinks with Vermouth and How Vermouth is Made in California

The best drinks with vermouth are actually classic cocktails that you probably are already familiar with. Do you love a Dirty Vodka Martini or a Negroni? Both of those drinks with vermouth grace...

Infused Olive Oil – How To Make, Use, And Store Flavored Oils

Have you ever been curious about making your own infused olive oil? Infused oils are full of flavor and a great way to bring your favorite signature flavors into each and every...

A Simple Recipe For Onion Dip Made In The Oven

Game Day is upon us and we're serving up a plethora of delicious recipes to celebrate -like this easy recipe for onion dip! This onion dip is rich and creamy, just like you would expect, but instead...

Sticky Gingerbread Cake – Rachel Dunston of Rachel Makes It

This Sticky Gingerbread Cake by Rachel Dunston is a riff on Nigella Lawson's famous recipe. It's a delicious treat during the holidays with its warm spices and tender crumb. Bonus: it has less...

One Pan Baked Chicken Meatballs & Tomato Sauce recipe

Tired of the same old recipe rotation for dinner? Try our One Pan Baked Chicken Meatballs and Tomato Sauce! This new recipe is loaded with over a dozen succulent basil and garlic-laced meatballs...

The No-Guilt Holiday Cookie You Really Need, Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Recipe

If you are asking yourself, "Should I have an Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie for breakfast?" The answer is a resounding yes! With whole grain oatmeal, four types of dried fruit including California...

Recipes With Wild Rice That You Should Be Making Right Now

Recipes with wild rice are great any time of year, but they're especially good during the colder months. Wild rice from California is a more nutritious alternative to other grains because it isn't...

20+ Delicious Recipes That Will Teach You How to Prep, Cook, and Eat a Sweet Potato

Consider this a course in sweet potatoes. A virtual Sweet Potato 101, if you will. Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetable that can be used in any number of recipes. With so many ways to enjoy...

Pumpkin Muffins with a Healthier Twist!

If you only make one pumpkin recipe this fall, make Pumpkin Muffins! Our friend Leslie Bonci, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN and Sports Dietitian for Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs,...

One-Pot Cheesy Rice Chile Relleno Casserole from Kate Ramos of Hola Jalapeno

Our friend Kate Ramos of Hola Jalapeno is excited to share her new cookbook, Plant-Powered Mexican, and she's asked us to help her celebrate! She's giving us a sneak peek at one of the recipes from...

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