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Craving California’s recipes are a celebration of casual, California cooking. From easy, weeknight Chicken Tacos โ€œAl Pastorโ€ย toย Spicy Santa Barbara Spot Prawns with Nโ€™duja and Lemonย โ€“ have a look through the archive and youโ€™re sure to find the perfect recipe for any occasion.

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Brothy White Beans with Parmesan & Lemon

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Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Espresso Cake

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Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup (Dairy-Free)

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Salted Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

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Savory Bread Pudding with Sausage and Sage

French Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
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French Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon
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Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon

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Honey Roasted Squash with Burrata and Pumpkin Seed Dukkah

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Oven-Roasted Patatas Bravas with Smokey Tomato Aioli

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Savory Smoked Salmon Dutch Baby

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Five-Ingredient Steak Salad with Farro, Arugula, and Feta

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Coconut Curry Braised Salmon

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Pumpkin Rigatoni with Crispy Sage (Pumpkin Alfredo)

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Garlicky Labneh Tahini Dip

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Creamy Roasted Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil

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Chilled Rice Noodle Salad with Spicy Coconut-Almond Butter Sauce

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The Perfect Kale Caesar Salad

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Persimmon and Blue Cheese Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

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Oven-Roasted BBQ Salmon

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One-Pot Chicken with Orzo, Lemon, and Feta

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Khachapuri Pizza (Georgian Cheese Bread)

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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary

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Creamy Mushroom and Garlic Pasta

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The Perfect Fall Pasta with Delicata Squash, Pancetta, and Goat Cheese

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