Recipes

For your Kwanzaa celebration or any other holiday you’re hosting, add this homemade Pimento Cheese to your appetizer board to impress and delight your guests. Pimento cheese is a southern classic and it’s especially delicious when paired with crostini, or for this recipe, French cheese puffs. Both the pimento cheese and the cheese puffs can be made days in advance and then assembled right before guests arrive for easy entertaining. For a celebration with fabulous flavor, serve with a glass of California Chardonnay or California sparkling wine. View recipe →

Hangtown Fry is a type of omelet made famous during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s in Placerville, CA (aka “Hangtown). The most common version includes bacon and oysters combined with eggs, and fried together. The dish was popularized by Tadich Grill in San Francisco, where it has been on the menu for over 160 years. Pair this with California Sauvignon Blanc or California sparkling wine. View recipe →

Did you know that the Popsicle was invented in Oakland in 1905? Frank Epperson invented this frozen dessert sensation over 115 years ago, but it still reigns supreme today. Our Peach Frosé Popsicles are a refreshing blend of canned California cling peaches, peach nectar, and California Rosé frozen into Popsicle form. We like to think Frank would approve! Frosé Popsicles are great by themselves or can be served as a delightfully playful peach garnish when served in a wine glass with sparkling wine from California. As the Popsicles melt, the flavors mix and mingle with the sparkling wine creating a truly sensational cocktail experience. View recipe →

Do you like your fries "Animal Style" at In-N-Out? Now you can make Animal Style fries at home! In 1948 Harry Snyder introduced California's first drive-thru hamburger stand, In-N-Out, and it has been a staple in California culture ever since! If you are longing for the ultimate fast food fix, we suggest recreating In-N-Out's famous Animal Style Fries at home for yourself. The combination of crispy fries, melted cheese, caramelized onions and secret sauce is pure indulgence at its finest and a perfect pairing for California Sparkling wine or a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc. View recipe →

These ricotta toasts make a great snack for any occasion. Pair with California Chardonnay or California sparkling wine. View recipe →

Brunch just got a lot more fun. Long, slender Anaheim chiles range from mild to very slightly hot. If you can’t find them, substitute 1 large green bell pepper. For a spicier dish, use poblano chiles in place of the Anaheims. Pair with California Sparkling wine or California Sparkling Rosé. View recipe →

This brunch staple consists of perfectly poached eggs, toasted English muffins, creamy hollandaise sauce and topped with rich buttery lobster. Serve with a California Chardonnay or Sparkling for the ultimate brunchtime meal. View recipe →

Indulge your sweet tooth with these Canadian-inspired maple almond shortbread cookies. Local maple syrup sweetens these easy and buttery cookies while sliced almonds provide a delicious savoury crunch. View recipe →

If you're entertaining, these simple and delicious spreads might be just what you're looking for. Serve these wine-friendly spreads individually or as a colorful duo with a basket of flatbread crackers, crostini or pita crisps. Pair with California Sparkling Wine or California Sparkling Rosé. View recipe →

Make these fluffy pancakes the centerpiece of a Mother’s Day brunch or serve them to weekend guests you want to impress. The pancakes have no leavening other than beaten egg whites; they are almost soufflé like. You can make the blueberry sauce the night before and reheat to serve. View recipe →

If you can’t imagine Valentine’s Day without chocolate, consider adding these mini-cakes to the menu. Served warm with red wine raspberry sauce, they are almost molten inside, with crunchy edges. The recipe makes four, so you can have one cake apiece with your sweetie and save the other pair for lunch the next day. When cool, they taste like a super-rich brownie. View recipe →

Sweet, tart, crunchy, tangy—this colorful salad has it all. Its contrasting textures and surprising flavors keep you coming back for another refreshing bite. Serve the salad with store-bought roast chicken or grilled lamb chops. View recipe →

If you’d rather spend more time dining than cooking and cleaning up, why not assemble an abundant cheese board that will take your evening from antipasto through dessert? View recipe →

Deviled eggs disappear fast at holiday parties, especially when they’re dressed up with smoked trout or caviar or made extra devilish with harissa. If you have ever struggled to peel hard-cooked eggs, you need to master this method. It produces easy-peeling eggs every time. Be sure the eggs are at room temperature before boiling or they may crack when added to the water. View recipe →

Slice this frittata into thin wedges for a passed hors d’oeuvre or serve more generous portions with a tuft of salad as a first course. To dress it up for the holidays, top wedges with a dollop of crème fraîche and California sturgeon caviar. View recipe →

Make Mom’s day with these mini-pizzas and a glass of sparkling wine for Mother’s Day brunch. Store-bought pizza dough makes the project easy, but substitute your favorite homemade pizza dough if you prefer. View recipe →

Pears love chocolate and dried plums, and this impressive do-ahead dessert does not disappoint. View recipe →

These crab cakes are fresh, delicate and lightly bound with baby shrimp, which amplify the crab’s natural sweetness. View recipe →

Char-grilled chicken tops a Greek-style salad tossed with crispy pita chips and a bright lemon vinaigrette, creating a light and healthy salad you’ll be happy to call a meal. Pair with California Chardonnay or Sparkling Wine. View recipe →

Delicate and fragrant, these baked pears have a sweet crunchy topping laced with coconut and chocolate. Pair with California Sparkling Rosé or Dessert Wine. View recipe →

Enjoy the classic combination of dark chocolate and tart, sweet berries in a tender, buttery crust. Pair with California Sparkling Wine or Late Harvest Zinfandel. View recipe →

Crunchy radishes, buttery avocados, and tangy feta cheese—with a hint of chile and lime—are an inspired accent for fresh cod. View recipe →

These light fresh spring rolls are crunchy and spicy, with a hint of sweetness. Pair with California Sparkling Wine or California Pinot Grigio. View recipe →

Cool down with this refreshing savory-sweet salad. Serve with a light California Rosé or sparkling wine. View recipe →

Spicy with a hint of smoke, these jalapeño poppers are easy-to-make, festive appetizers. Pair with California Syrah or Sparkling wine. View recipe →