158 california cheese fresh Recipes

minced shallot, fresh thyme sprigs plus 1/2 tsp minced, turkish or 1/4 california bay leaf, unsalted butter, dried black mission figs, finely chopped (3/4 cup), port, salt, black pepper, thick) diagonally cut baguette slices, olive oil, soft mild goat cheese at room temperature, fresh ripe figs , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, garnish: fresh thyme leaves

rib eye steaks, 1 1/2 inch thick (about 2 lbs.), pesto sauce (store bought or you can use the recipe below ), shredded parmesan cheese, olive oil, fresh basil leaves , packed, freshly grated romano cheese (or parmesan), extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, sized garlic cloves, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

thick) bone-in rib eye steaks , excess fat trimmed, clover honey, dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, meyer lemons, juiced, log soft goat cheese , from napa if possible, slightly softened, total) finely chopped fresh thyme , parsley, chervil, california olive oil , plus more for garnish, salt and freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, watercress, meyer lemons, halved and lightly grilled

bacon, chopped, tomatoes, sliced, extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing, store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature, goat cheese, crumbled, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, radish sprouts, baby arugula, juice of 1/2 lemon

aged sherry vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, diced shallot, dijon mustard, california clover honey, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, california extra-virgin oil, fresh lamb sausages , such as northern california lamb sausages, canola oil, for brushing, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, assorted black olives, pitted and halved, fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped, whole toasted pistachios, chopped, california soft goat cheese , cut into pieces, red onion, thinly sliced, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh tarragon

grand prize winner clint stephenson , friendswood, tx (please include name when uploading), sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced, spicy chipotle pepper sauce (recommended : tabasco chipotle pepper sauce), beef broth, balsamic vinegar, vegetable oil or olive oil, crushed fresh garlic, dark brown sugar, light garlic -and-herbs spreadable cheese, blue cheese (recommended : point reyes) or other favorite blue cheese, crumbled, ground chuck, ground sirloin, minced sweet onion, zinfandel wine (recommended : sutter home zinfandel), minced fresh oregano , thyme, and basil leaves (any combination), spicy chipotle pepper sauce (recommended : tabasco chipotle pepper sauce), spicy seasoned salt, vegetable oil , for brushing grill rack, california avocado slices (prepare at the last minute, brushing with balsamic vinegar and sprinkling with spicy seasoned salt before grilling), pre-cooked bacon slices, soft kaiser rolls (about 4 1/2 inches in diameter), split, romaine lettuce leaves, tomato slices, about 1/4-inch thick

lamb chops (2 chops per person ), garlic , smashed, fresh sprigs thyme, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, peeled shallot, sherry vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly chopped chives, divided, california peaches ( freestone), split, stone removed, skin on, brandy, dark brown sugar, baby arugula, aged goat cheese , cut into 1/8-inch thick slices or rounds, almonds, toasted and salted

anaheim chilies, chopped (long green peppers, california green chili or chili verde), cotija cheese, crumbled small, sweet white onion, chopped, roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

ripe tomatoes, cored, fettuccine, salt , for pasta water, extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for pasta, shrimp, peeled and deveined, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic, ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice, silver tequila, ripe fresh california avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/2 dice, basil , cut into thin strips, unsalted butter, cold, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, parmesan cheese, for sprinkling (optional)

mushrooms (1 1/2-inches in diameter), stems removed, olive oil, smoked bacon, chopped, shallots, finely minced, garlic, finely chopped, goat cheese, chopped california walnuts, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh rosemary

ripe fresh california avocado (about 8 oz), garlic-flavored olive oil, seasonal baby greens with arugula, good-quality spicy chunky salsa, crumbled goat cheese (we used boursin), diced yellow tomatoes

skirt steaks (8 - 10 oz each), yellow sweet onion, cut in 1/4-inch slices, tomatoes, cut in 1/4-inch slices, canola oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh thyme leave, baguette , sliced in half lengthwise and lightly toasted (6-inch), ripe fresh california avocado, thinly sliced for garnish, fresh thyme sprigs (to garnish ), cracked black pepper, ripe fresh avocados, roquefort cheese, at room temp (or similar blue cheese), fresh lemon juice, hot sauce, fresh ground black pepper, salt

peeled cubed, all purpose potatoes, water, milk, california-blend frozen vegetables , broccoli, cauliflower & carrots, processed cheese spread loaf such as velveeta cheese, cubed, butter or 3 tbsp margarine, salt & freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese (to garnish ) (optional)

butter (room temperature ), dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, lemon juice, freshly squeezed, worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, diced white onion, head garlic, diced and saut, water, milk, heavy cream, polenta (less if you prefer a softer texture), asiago cheese, grated, goat cheese, crumbled, chopped fresh herb (equal parts thyme, rosemary, sage, and chives, if using dried herbs, cut proportions in half), kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, shallot, minced, dry red wine, balsamic vinegar, chicken stock or 1 cup beef stock, assorted mushrooms, fresh thyme, minced

store-bought pizza dough, extra-virgin olive oil, onions, sliced, all-purpose flour , for dusting, mascarpone cheese, crumbled blue cheese, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, toasted walnuts, roughly chopped, firm california red grapes , slit down the middle, freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

chopped seeded tomato, chopped red onions, jalapeno chile, seeded and minced, minced fresh coriander, fresh lime juice or 1 tbsp lemon juice, eggs, water, unsalted butter, lean bacon, cooked and crumbled, avocado (preferably california ), coarsely grated monterey jack cheese (about 2 oz)

dijon mustard, honey, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh parsley, california raisins, chopped walnuts, fresh chevre goat cheese, prepared wonton wrappers, olive oil, for frying

pizza dough, homemade or store-bought, all-purpose flour , for dusting, olive oil, goat cheese, crumbled, fresh lobster, cooked , meat removed and chopped, freshly chopped scallions, chopped tomatoes