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Appetizers, hors d’oeuvre, and starters. These are Craving California’s best recipes for serving before a meal!

A round platter filled with charred peppers and a dish of creamy dipping sauce surrounded by glasses of beer.
Appetizers | Asian | Recipes | Vegetarian

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Garlic-Soy Mayo

a paper towel lined baking tray with fried artichokes, lemon wedges and a bowl of lemon aioli
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Fried Artichokes with Lemony Garlic Aioli

Two halves of toasted bread topped with tomato puree, olive oil and spanish anchovy.
Appetizers | Summer | Vegetables | Vegetarian

Pan con Tomate (Grilled Bread with Tomato)

A large white platter filled with a stone fruit, tomato and burrata salad on a marble tabletop with two glasses of wine off to the side.
Appetizers | Recipes | Salads | Summer

Burrata Salad with Prosciutto and Nectarines

Chipotle Shrimp with Peaches, Avocado and Cilantro-Jalapeรฑo Viniagrette
Appetizers | Dinner | Fish and Seafood | Mexican | Recipes | Summer

Chipotle Shrimp Salad with Peaches and Cilantro-Jalapeรฑo Vinaigrette

a white oval bowl filled with bright green avocado panzanella salad with a gold spoon and an off white tea towel.
Appetizers | Recipes | Salads | Spring Recipes | Vegetarian

Avocado Panzanella with Snap Peas + Feta Cheese

a white and beige platter filled with snap pea salad, pea tendrils and two balls of fresh burrata cheese.
Appetizers | Recipes | Salads | Spring Recipes | Summer | Vegetarian

Snap Pea and Burrata Salad

a baking tray with toasted crostini and a small dish of marinated feta cheese
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Quick and Easy Homemade Crostini

A bowl of marinated feta cheese with olive oil, garlic, shallot and green onion
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Marinated Feta with Lemon and Olive Oil

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Chicken and Escarole Soup

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The LA Smash Burger

A plate of salad made up of hard boiled egg, lettuces leaves, bacon and halved tomatoes, avocado and cheese.

California Cobb Salad

A bowl filled with a pork chop, apple and whole grain mustard sauce.

Pork Chops with Apples and Mustard

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