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Craving California’s recipes are a celebration of casual, California cooking. From easy, weeknight Chicken Tacos “Al Pastor” to Spicy Santa Barbara Spot Prawns with N’duja and Lemon – have a look through the archive and you’re sure to find the perfect recipe for any occasion.

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French Bistro Salad (Bibb Lettuce Salad)

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Fresh Pasta Dough

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Olive Oil Fries with Garlic and Rosemary

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Dinner | Fish and Seafood | Recipes

Fish Almondine (Almond-Brown Butter Pan Sauce)

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Fall and Winter | Recipes | Salads | Vegetarian

Warm Spinach Salad with Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and Crispy Shallots

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Recipes | Salads | Sides | Vegetables | Vegetarian

Carrot Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Golden Raisins

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments

Za’atar Spice (+ Za’atar Oil for Dipping and Drizzling)

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Pickled Fresno Chilis

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments | Vegetables | Vegetarian

Marinated Roasted Peppers

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments

Quick Pickled Shallots

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White Asparagus with Hollandaise

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Chicken and Turkey Recipes | Dinner | Grilling Recipes | Recipes | Summer

Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Smash Burgers

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Asian | Fish and Seafood | Healthy Recipes | Recipes

Salmon Sashimi with Yuzu and Soy Sauce

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Fish and Seafood | Pork Recipes | Recipes | Summer

Spot Prawns with ‘Nduja, Butter and Lemon

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Grilling Recipes | Recipes | Summer

30+ Summer Meal Ideas–California Style!

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Pasta | Recipes

Creamy Chorizo Pasta

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Breakfast | Gluten-Free | Mexican | Recipes

Chilaquiles Verdes

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Grilling Recipes | Mexican | Recipes

Carne Asada Tacos (Street Taco Style!)

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Chicken and Turkey Recipes | Dinner | Recipes | Soups, Stews and Curries | Spring Recipes

Spring Chicken and Dumplings

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Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Salads | Spring Recipes

Dandelion Salad with Pecorino and Lemon

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Three Ways to Make Buttermilk

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30 Minutes or Less | Chicken and Turkey Recipes | Dinner | Recipes

Crispy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs with Toasted Coriander Vinaigrette

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Asian | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Soups, Stews and Curries

Creamy Coconut Thai Green Chicken Curry

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Dinner | Recipes

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California Cobb Salad

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Pork Chops with Apples and Mustard

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