688 california fresh Recipes

sugar, vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, ripe white peaches, peeled, halved, pitted and chopped , plus 1 cut into thin slices, very cold california sparkling rose wine , as needed, fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

vegetable oil, for deep-frying, corn tortillas, cut 1/4-inch strips, dry mustard, cold water, mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sliced scallion top, and whites, minced garlic, minced fresh italian parsley, worcestershire sauce, minced fresh dill, minced dried oregano, fresh ground black pepper, minced fresh basil, olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz ea), good-quality sweet-&-spicy barbecue sauce, head iceberg lettuce (cored, rinsed and dried and cut into thin 1/8 strips), head romaine lettuce leaf (separated, trimmed, rinsed, dried, and cut thin strips), fresh basil leaves, cut 1/8-inch strips, jicama , cut 1/4-inch by 1/4-inch by 3/4-inch strips, shredded monterey jack cheese, canned black beans, rinsed drained, canned sweet white corn kernels, drained, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dices, good-quality sweet-&-spicy barbecue sauce

ripe hass avocadoes, halved, pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped, onion, finely diced, jalapeno pepper, finely diced, lime , juice of, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, ground chuck or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, canola oil, monterey jack cheese, hamburger buns, split and toasted, watercress, ripe beefsteak tomatoes

basmati rice (or wehani-a red hybrid grown in california), radishes, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick, red bell pepper, diced, red onion, diced, beets, cooked, peeled, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups), fresh scallions, chopped, fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp. dried ), white wine vinegar, prepared horseradish, whole grain mustard, sugar , to taste, salt, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, extra virgin olive oil

extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, seasoned rice vinegar, garlic clove, minced, sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, quinoa, rinsed and drained, water, chopped fresh spinach, roasted chicken, shredded (about 4 oz.) or 1 cup cooked shrimp, cut in pieces, avocado, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup), sliced green onion, fresh basil, chopped, kalamata olives, pitted and quartered

bacon, diced, beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, pork stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, chopped seeded fresh serrano chili peppers, chopped seeded fresh poblano chili peppers, chopped seeded fresh jalapeno peppers, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, salt, ground cumin, tomato puree, beef broth, tomatoes, chopped, shredded cheddar cheese , optional

head butter lettuce, green beans, cooked and chilled, tomatoes, quartered, canned solid albacore tuna, chilled, kalamata olive, pitted, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered, anchovy fillets, fresh tarragon, minced, fresh chives, minced, fresh basil, minced, red wine vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, dry mustard, dried basil, extra virgin olive oil

soy sauce, rice vinegar, rice wine, fresh lime juice, dark sesame oil, red onion, chopped, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh mint, sliced lemon grass, crushed peanuts, chile paste, ground coriander, garlic salt, flank steak

fresh apricots, pitted and sliced (about 6 to 8), fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved, kiwi fruits , pared and sliced, apricot nectar, coconut flakes, lightly toasted, fresh mint, finely chopped or 1 tsp dried mint, crumbled

lean ground lamb, coarsely grated onions, chopped fresh parsley, lemon , zest of, grated, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, ripe hass avocado, peeled and pitted, fresh lemon juice, plain nonfat yogurt, toasted whole whole wheat rolls or 4 hot dog buns, thick ripe tomatoes, for garnish, alfalfa sprout, for garnish

flour, cornstarch, icing sugar, salt, ground california walnut, unsalted butter, softened, danish blue cheese, freshly grated lemon zest, walnut halves

sliced fresh peaches or 2 small thinly sliced fresh california peaches, pita bread , piece, low fat cottage cheese or 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese, chopped fresh mint leaves, cucumbers (thin slices) or 12 slices red bell peppers (thin slices)

dry red wine, brandy, sugar, lemon, sliced, orange, sliced, fresh sliced peaches , pears, plums or 1 cup other fresh seasonal fruit

rice vinegar, domino granulated sugar, salt, mahatma valencia white rice, rice wine or dry sherry, unpeeled, uncooked, fresh or frozen medium-size certified wild american shrimp, roasted red bell peppers, drained, vegetable cooking spray, eggs, beaten, drained small capers, rinsed and drained, toasted sesame seeds, sliced nova smoked salmon, fresh spinach leaves, sliced green onions, ripe haas avocados, thinly sliced, fresh or bottled lime juice, toppings: pickled ginger , lite soy sauce, prepared wasabi

poblano chiles, orange juice, fresh lime juice, avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed (ripe ), fresh jalapeno, minced, scallion, chopped, fresh coriander, chopped, pomegranate arils, salt, feta cheese, crumbled

coarsely chopped california seedless grapes (use all three colors), chopped green onions, diced fresh chilies (or diced , canned anaheim chilies), chopped fresh cilantro, vinegar, garlic, minced, salt

vegetable oil, onions, chopped, celery rib, chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, garlic clove, minced, yellow squash or zucchini, scrubbed, ends trimmed, and chopped, two 32-oz cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, chili powder, chopped fresh oregano leaves, or 1/2 tsp dried, crumbled, chopped fresh basil leaves, or 1/2 tsp dried, crumbled, ground cumin, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, cayenne pepper to taste, ripe tomatoes, chopped and juices retained, tomato juice

grapeseed or vegetable oil, for frying, halibut or firm white fish, cut in 5 to 6 portions, salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, egg wash (equal parts whole eggs and milk, mixed well), panko breadcrumbs, lemons halves, for serving, chips , recipe follows, guacamole , recipe follows, ripe avocado, lemon juice, chopped fresh cilantro, diced tomato, salt, sriracha, count idaho potatoes, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper