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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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Cocktails | Recipes | Summer

Classic Aperol Spritz

Rustic Blueberry Galette with Vanilla Ice Cream
Dessert | Recipes | Summer

Rustic Blueberry Galette with Vanilla Ice Cream

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California Thanksgiving | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Dessert | Recipes

Perfect Flaky Pie Crust (Two Methods)

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Appetizers | Dinner | Fish and Seafood | Grilling Recipes | Recipes | Summer

Grilled Peel n’ Eat Shrimp with Old Bay

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30 Minutes or Less | Appetizers | Recipes | Spring Recipes | Summer

Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic, Herbs, and Jalapeño

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

Smooth and Creamy Homemade Hummus

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

Juicy Turkey Burgers with Zucchini and Feta

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California Thanksgiving | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Sides

Cacio e Pepe Mashed Cauliflower

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Dessert | Recipes | Summer

Stone Fruit Clafoutis

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Dinner | Pork Recipes | Recipes | Summer

Roasted Sausage with Tomatoes and Garlic

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

Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Marinated Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

two bowls of Grilled Swordfish Kebabs with Green Goddess Yogurt with couscous, feta cheese and cucumber
30 Minutes or Less | Dinner | Fish and Seafood | Grilling Recipes | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Spring Recipes | Summer

Grilled Swordfish Kebabs with Green Goddess Yogurt

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Asian | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Sides | Spring Recipes | Vegetarian

Quinoa Fried “Rice” with Crispy Garlic and Ginger

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Dinner | Pasta | Recipes

Creamy Calabrian Chili Bolognese

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Dinner | Pasta | Recipes | Summer

Ricotta Gnocchi with Quick Cherry Tomato Confit

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Dessert | Recipes

Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Blondies

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Dinner | Fall and Winter | Pasta | Recipes

Roasted Cauliflower Carbonara with Garlic Breadcrumbs

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30 Minutes or Less | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Salads | Sides | Spring Recipes

Spring Couscous Salad with Feta, Avocado & Fresh Herbs

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30 Minutes or Less | Dinner | Pizza | Recipes | Sheet Pan Dinners

Sweet and Spicy Sheet Pan Pizza with Soppressata + Honey

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Dessert | Recipes

Meyer Lemon Polenta Cake

a white bowl filled with Bucatini al Limone with Wilted Kale
30 Minutes or Less | Dinner | Pasta | Recipes | Spring Recipes

Bucatini al Limone with Wilted Kale

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Dinner | Pork Recipes | Recipes

Slow-Roasted Cuban Mojo Pork

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30 Minutes or Less | Breakfast | Recipes | Sides

Fried Plantains

a platter with Roasted Snap Peas with Yogurt and Garlic Chili Oil
30 Minutes or Less | Appetizers | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Salads | Sides | Spring Recipes

Roasted Snap Peas with Yogurt and Garlic Chili Oil

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Chicken and Escarole Soup

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California Cobb Salad

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Pork Chops with Apples and Mustard

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