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Category: Always in Season Recipes

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

A Simple Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe & Round-Up

Loosen your belt because we’re diving right into the good stuff! Imagine a dessert that's undeniably moist yet perfectly crumbly. Each bite greets your taste buds with an intense but refined burst...

What Is Sangrita? How To Make And Devour This Delicious Beverage

Not to be confused with wine-based Sangria, Sangrita is a traditional Mexican drink that serves as the perfect companion to tequila. Today, we’re offering a unique take using California-grown...

A Delicious Cake Pop Recipe That Is Easy To Make And Good For You Too

Imagine savoring a decadent fudgy cake pop that is infused with dark chocolatey flavors, toasted nuts, and a delicious sweetness from California prunes. The best part? This delightful treat is both...

Santa Maria-Style Tri-Tip: An Iconic California Recipe

Ever tried Santa Maria-Style Tri-Tip? This Central Coast specialty is the darling of California grill masters (and backyard chefs). Tri-Tip is uniquely Californian. In fact, if you live outside...

An Energy Bar Recipe that Actually Energizes

Are you tired of energy bars that promise a boost but leave you feeling unsatisfied? Look no further! We have the perfect solution for you – an energy bar recipe that not only tastes amazing but...

You’ll Love This Light + Delicious Lima Beans Recipe

This light and delicious Lima Bean + Ricotta Salad is chock full of California grown goodness — lima beans are combined with roasted sweet potatoes and shaved carrot ribbons, then tossed with an...

Quick and Easy Garlic Butter Sauce

This super simple Garlic Butter Sauce from California Grown Creator Kate Ramos will transform everything from pasta to vegetables into a drool-worthy dish. Made with vibrant California-grown garlic,...

How to Make Chili Garlic Sauce at Home

Chili garlic sauce from California Grown Creator Kate Ramos is made with only five ingredients and is so easy there’s no reason you shouldn’t be making it from scratch at home. The taste is just...

Easy Celery Juice Recipe (No Juicer Required)

All natural California-grown celery makes the most refreshing, sweet juice. This celery juice recipe from California Grown Creator Kate Ramos so so easy and is a great way to heal and nurture your...

Try this Veggie-Packed Minestrone Soup Recipe from Rancho Gordo

We're in love with Rancho Gordo's Minestrone Soup recipe. Inspired by Marcella Hazan’s iconic Minestrone alla Romagnola, Rancho Gordo streamlined the recipe - and even adapted it for a slow...

Toss Your Baked Beans Recipes and Try Santa Maria-Style Beans Instead

Santa Maria Style beans put your basic baked beans recipes to shame. What's the big deal about beans? Dried beans are just....dried beans, right? Wrong. Not all dried beans are...

How Italy’s Obsession with Polenta Helped Revive a Nearly Extinct Native American Corn

These addictively delicious Polenta Tots are from the food truck at Clif Family Winery in Napa, California. They are a fun snackable bite meant to be shared. If you've never had polenta cooked this...

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