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Homemade Date Syrup & Prune Molasses – Perfect Sweeteners

If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen holding a bottle of honey in one hand and maple syrup in the other, wondering if there are other options for natural sweeteners that you haven't thought of...

How to Make Jujube Tea with Apples and Citrus

There’s something almost meditative about brewing a pot of tea — the slow boil, the quiet aroma, the first sip that reminds you to pause. This year, trade your usual mug for something a little...

How to Make Brown Butter Broccoli with Walnuts & Pomegranate

If you’ve been wondering about the brown butter how to behind those rich, nutty sauces you see chefs pour over everything, or if you’ve ever asked yourself what the best way to cook broccoli...

A Savory Baked Apple Recipe with Fennel; Apple Hasselbacks

If you grew up thinking apples were only meant for pie, donuts, or something sweet tucked into a lunchbox, this baked apple recipe is here to lovingly shake that belief. These savory apple...

Recipes for Healthy & Flavorful Pantry Cooking

A well-stocked pantry makes it easy to pull together a healthy, flavorful meal at a moment’s notice—and we’re ready to prove it. But first, let’s talk about what belongs on your shelves....

Improving the Veggie-Packed Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad

If you’ve been anywhere near social media over the last couple of years, you’ve seen the Jennifer Aniston Salad pop up again and again. It’s colorful and crunchy. It’s the kind of salad...

A Festive Holiday Cocktail; California Punch Bowl Recipe

If there was ever a moment to go big, sparkle a little brighter, and pour something unforgettable into your holiday cocktail lineup, it’s right now—because we’re officially entering the most...

A CA GROWN Twist on The Classic Thumbprint Cookie Recipe

This year, the classic thumbprint cookie is getting a major upgrade thanks to CA GROWN pistachios. It’s the kind of twist that makes someone take a bite, roll their eyes back in their head, and...

Irresistible Fruit & Veggie Filled Tamales to Make

There’s something irresistible about freshly made tamales filled with CA GROWN fruits and vegetables. Maybe it’s the aroma of masa steaming in a pot, or the way a family kitchen buzzes...

Our Easy Honey Butter-Glazed Carrot Recipe

Here’s the thing about carrots: they’re the quiet achievers of the produce aisle. Always around, always reliable, but rarely the showstopper. Until now. This easy honey butter-glazed carrot...

Our Best Chicken Recipe with Wine, Grapes, and Raisins

This chicken recipe feels like it came straight out of a cozy, candlelit kitchen in California wine country. It’s rich without being heavy, elegant without trying too hard, and layered with flavor...

Joanne Lee Molinaro’s Veggie Noodles | Janchi Guksu

This recipe for Korean Veggie Noodles or Janchi Guksu is from award-winning author Joanne Lee Molinaro. It includes a recipe for a batch of her Spicy Garlic Soy Sauce Dressing too, which may become...

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