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Category: Always in Season Recipes

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

Chef Nini Nguyen’s Hà Nội–Style Vermicelli with Grilled Pork

Chef Nini Nguyen is the vibrant Vietnamese-American culinary star who brought serious flavor to Top Chef: All Stars Los Angeles. Known for mixing her love of traditional Vietnamese cuisine with...

An Easy Breakfast Recipe You’ll Love, Sweet Potato Hash

Mornings can be tough, right? But with the right recipe, you can turn your groggy start into something truly special. Enter our Sweet Potato Hash, the breakfast hero you didn’t know you needed....

California Ripe Olives: Perfect from Appetizers to Mains

California Ripe Olives are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can elevate any dish. With their mild flavor and buttery texture, these olives are not only tasty but packed with health benefits...

Pistachio Lemon Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe

You need this Strawberry Pound Cake recipe in your life. We understand if you’ve always stuck to classic Vanilla Pound Cake because it’s so delicious in its simplicity. But here, traditional...

The Best California Garlic Butter Recipe (Spicy Option)

Prepare to meet your new kitchen hero: a luxurious blend of creamy Real California unsalted butter, fresh California garlic, and an optional fiery hint of Fresno chile peppers. This garlic butter...

The Easiest Olive Recipe: How To Make Garlic Confit Stuffed Olives

Ah, California: land of endless sunshine, rolling hills dotted with vineyards, and, of course, some of the most amazing produce you can find. Today, let's dive into a recipe that's as easy as it is...

20+ Must-Try Chicken Thigh Recipes to Transform Your Dinner Routine

Chicken thighs are a versatile and flavorful cut of meat, perfect for a variety of recipes. If you're looking to spice up your dinner routine, this round-up of the best chicken thigh recipes is just...

This Easy Vegetarian Cabbage Casserole Recipe Is Sure To Be A Big Hit At Dinner!

The humble head of cabbage is often relegated to coleslaw duty, but this versatile veggie deserves a starring role on your dinner table. California boasts some of the freshest, most flavorful...

The Best Carrot Cake Recipes Featuring Carrot Olive Oil Cake

It's time to bake up a California sunshine-filled masterpiece: our carrot cake-inspired Carrot Olive Oil Cake. It has a tender, moist crumb bursting with the sweet flavor of carrots and raisins, a...

An Easy Roasted Carrots Recipe with Green Harissa

This fail-proof method for making roasted carrots is easy and delicious every single time. Our Roasted Carrots with Green Harissa and Whipped Feta recipe really celebrates carrots in their full...

An Easy Pickled Beet Salad Recipe That’s Always In Season

Let's talk about a recipe that will set the stage for any gathering or meal. We're not just talking about your run-of-the-mill party fare here. We're talking about a superstar ingredient lineup...

California 7 Layer Salad Recipe

This 7 Layer Salad recipe skips the frozen peas and eggs (but keeps the bacon!) for more fresh veggies available year-round from California. The recipe comes courtesy of the Vessey family, fourth...

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