45 california ice Recipes

ripe plums, california red or dark skinned, halved and pitted, extra-virgin olive oi , for drizzling, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, ground black pepper, vanilla bean ice cream

whole-fat soymilk, evaporated cane juice, salt, fresh orange zest (4-by 1-inch), cornstarch, firm-ripe california avocados (1 to 1 1/4 lb total ), vitamin cup powder (crush a chewable pill)

crumbled blue cheese, at room temperature (preferably roquefort), cream cheese, at room temperature, sour cream, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, green leaf lettuce, for garnish, crushed ice (optional), celery ribs, ends trimmed, paprika, for garnish, pitted black california olives, halved, for garnish, fresh curly-leaf parsley, for garnish

ground pork butt or 10 lbs pork shoulder or 10 lbs beef chuck or 10 lbs beef, and pork mix, salt, california red chili powder, ground, paprika, garlic powder (or granulated ), ground pepper, ground cumin, mexican oregano, white vinegar or 1/2 cup wine vinegar, ice water, wolfson salted natural hog casings

cucumber, ripe small california avocado, scallion, garlic clove, fresh coriander leaves, fresh lemon juice, plain yogurt, cold water, ice cubes, garnish: 2 fresh coriander sprigs

cucumber, ripe small california avocado, scallion, garlic, salt, white pepper, fresh coriander leaves, fresh lemon juice, plain yogurt, cold water, ice cube, fresh coriander

ripe plums, halved and pitted (california red or dark skinned ), extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling ), balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, ground black pepper, vanilla ice cream or 1 pint soy ice cream

balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, evoo for drizzling, ground black pepper, lemon juice, ripe plums, california red or dark skinned, halved and pitted, vanilla bean ice cream, vanilla extract

half-and-half, sugar, salt, egg yolks, beaten, vanilla, heavy cream, pistachios, blanched & chopped (natural california ), orange peel, finely grated

blueberry jam, cream (plus extra for garnish ), banana, ripe and split in half lengthwise, chocolate ice cream (1/3 cup or 3 scoops), shredded coconut

california apricots in syrup, undrained, frozen pineapple concentrate, frozen coconut milk or 6 tbsp canned creme de coconut, light rum, light creme de cacao, ice cubes

cake mix, california dried figs stemmed, soft white butter, icing

water, chicken bouillon cubes, chopped onion, diced potatoes (i dice them very small), frozen broccoli or 1 bag california-blend frozen vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese

sonoma-variety grapes, plus more for garnishing, fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnishing, vodka, grapefruit juice, meyer lemon juice, orange blossom honey syrup , recipe follows, ice, california sparkling wine , as needed, orange blossom honey, water

dried california or new mexico chilies (4 to 5 in .), shelled roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), garlic, peeled, red wine vinegar, chopped roma tomatoes, lightly packed fresh cilantro, salt, romaine lettuce leaves (6 to 7 in.), rinsed and crisped, ice cubes

red-currant jelly, turkish bay leaves or 1 california, balsamic vinegar, strawberries (1 quart), vanilla ice cream or plain thick yogurt such as greek

vanilla ice cream, softened, ripe bananas, mashed plus 1 banana, toasted california walnut, chopped plus more for garnish, toffee pieces, frozen pie shells, baked, heavy cream

zucchini , cut into 1/2-inch slices, california avocado, buttermilk, ice cubes plus additional to thin the soup if desired, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, minced fresh chives