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If your go-to bean recipes are bean burritos or chili, that's great....but don't stop there! We're sharing some of our favorite ways to use CA Grown beans. Do beans grow in...
Your new favorite pilaf recipe - courtesy of the inspiring Jaíne Mackievicz. We met Jaíne Mackievicz at the 2022 Taste of Santa Barbara. We instantly fell in love with her sunny disposition and...
Jaíne Mackievicz's Cucumber Salad with Raisins and Yogurt is the perfect summer side, sandwich filling, or dip! You'll love this refreshing recipe. We first met Jaíne at the 2022...
This small batch Vanilla Plum Jam is truly a dreamy recipe that you will find yourself making again and again. This recipe with plum marries the sweetness of California plums, lemon juice, vanilla,...
In this olive oil cake from our friend Bronwen Wyatt, a layer of tender, flavorful pistachio cake is topped with a bright, rich layer of apricot butter and finished with the most addictive pistachio...
Let's talk bacon-wrapped dates, an easy delicious appetizer by Aida Mollenkamp where California dates take the spotlight. From Aida: This sweet, savory bite is a major crowd-pleaser thanks...
Salsa verde has a deep smoky flavor from the roasted veg and heat from serrano chiles, balanced by the bright zesty tomatillos. This traditional salsa pairs up well with chips,...
It's hard to top traditional Gazpacho recipes - but adding bacon and avocado is never a bad idea. Inspired by Chef Reed Herrick, this recipe only gets better the deeper into tomato season you make...
Celebrate seasonal produce with this Spring Bean Salad from our friend Illyanna Maisonet. The combination of pinto beans, asparagus and cucumber is unexpected but incredibly...
Our friend Illyanna Maisonet puts her signature Puerto-Rican spin on the traditional baked beans recipe. What makes it Puerto Rican? Sofrito - a mix of onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro and...
Add a vibrant and nutritional punch to your pesto by adding broccoli with this Broccoli Pesto recipe by Jessica of Big Delicious Life. Lightly steamed broccoli florets are whizzed together with...
What's the secret ingredient in our Green Garden Bloody Marys? California Avocados! They add the perfect touch of creaminess, taming the subtle spiciness of this cocktail. Bloody Marys rose to...