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Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

This recipe for Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts pairs a tangy, spicy sauce with roasted Brussels Sprouts and Pecans for a must-have craveable side dish! Let's talk about Brussels: Brussels...

The Only Apple Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Need – Spiced Apple Bundt Cake with Olive Oil

This apple cake recipe is our favorite fall treat! Apple season = time for apple spice cake! Oh, the season for juicy, crisp apples and all the baked goodies!! Ever since I was a little...

An Easy Pasta Sauce Recipe to Try Now.

When your garden is really pushing fresh tomatoes you should make this easy pasta sauce recipe! By roasting the tomatoes in the oven they become rich and take on a deep robust flavor. Move over...

The Best Melon Recipes The Internet Has To Offer

California grows every type of summer melon under the sun and if you love them as much as we do you are going to want to get your Pinterest trigger finger ready because this post is chock-full of...

Strawberry Spritzer with California Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wine, gin, and strawberries come together in this Strawberry Spritzer cocktail that blends sweet California grown berries with a touch of zest from lime. Cheers! Let's relish in the...

Grape Lemon Slushie

Have you ever made a grape slushie? This refreshing summer drink is one of our faves! One of my favorite things about living in California is all the fresh produce, but especially when I get my...

Heirloom Tomato Toast

Here we are again.... my favorite month of the year! Hot weather, poolside drinks and fresh tomatoes! I found these beauties at my local Farmer's Market!  I especially loved the baby...

Farmer’s Market Vegetable Soup Recipe

Roasted and sautéed vegetables of all colors and textures come together in this delicious, hearty vegetable soup recipe. Make the most of your farmer's market haul, your garden goods, or just your...

10 Amazing Recipes Using Canned Olives

Canned Olives. I'm gonna just say right here, that I love 'em. They're simple, buttery, and down-right delicious.  And what's easier than popping open a can and adding them to a dish to make...

A Fruit Salad Recipe to Try Now

When the house heats up after a hot summer day, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven to make dinner! May we suggest serving a fruit salad recipe with a twist? Our Grilled Fruit Salad is...

Steak or Summer Vegetable Marinade & Sauce Recipes for Grilling

A bright and flavorful vegetable marinade for grilling a wide variety of summer veggies, that even works for beef ready to be thrown on the grill too! Summer is an embarrassment of riches in...

Ginger Pear Clafoutis Recipe: A Fabulous Pear Dessert

Try this sweet and spicy, custardy Pear Clafoutis recipe, inspired by Julia Child's original pear dessert. Our version of the original, from Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking,...

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