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Category: Always in Season Recipes

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

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...

Are Beets Good For You? An Easy Recipe For Pickled Beets

Beets, those vibrant and earthy gems cultivated in the golden fields of California, are not just a feast for the eyes; they offer a treasure trove of health benefits. Whether you are roasting beets...

Cinnamon Raisin Butter Tarts Recipe

Cinnamon Raisin Butter Tarts are a delicious and indulgent treat that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. These tarts are a decadent flaky pastry crust nestling a gooey mixture of butter,...

A Simple Pasta Dinner with Walnuts, Raisins and Kale

This simple pasta dinner recipe - a California riff on Pasta Foriana or Spaghetti alla Foriana, is pantry and budget friendly, a meatless option that doesn't miss on flavor, and is truly...

Easy Appetizer Ideas: Meet Your New Go-To Snack Hacks

Ready to shake up your snack game with something surprisingly awesome? Let's talk California Prunes. Yeah, you heard right—prunes! We're about to dive into some seriously tasty and easy appetizer...

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