121 light california Recipes

hard-boiled egg, shrimp, large cooked, grape tomato usda, stalk fresh green onions, california ripe olives (black ), cilantro, sweet relish, traditional pub style mustard, light mayonnaise

whole salmon (with skin), cleaned and backbone removed, head and tail left intact, salt, qt cold water, fresh lemon juice, onion, coarsely chopped, carrots, coarsely chopped, celery ribs with leaves , cut into 4-inch pieces, bay leaves (not california ), fresh parsley stems (without leaves ), fresh thyme sprigs, whole black peppercorns, dry white wine, sercial madeira, fresh thyme sprig, salt, leek, white and pale green parts chopped and 2 outer leaves reserved, carrot, coarsely chopped, celery rib, coarsely chopped, eggs, whites lightly beaten and shells crushed (reserve yolks for another use), unflavored gelatin (from two 1/4-oz envelopes), cold water, green mayonnaise

whole wheat flour, light brown sugar (packed), old fashioned oats, natural california pistachios, chopped, dark raisins or 1/4 cup golden raisin, baking powder, grated orange peel, salt, milk, applesauce, vegetable oil, egg, chopped pistachios, brown sugar

velveeta cheese, cut in cubes, whipping cream, light sour cream, ranch dressing mix, california-blend frozen vegetables (cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli), chicken tenderloins, edam cheese, grated

sour cream, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh tarragon, kosher salt, red onion, thinly sliced, ripe california avocados, fresh lemon juice, brioches , each cut horizontally into 3 (1/2-inch-thick) rounds and lightly toasted, sorrel or arugula, coarse stems discarded, distilled white vinegar, eggs, sliced smoked salmon, garnish: chopped fresh chives

coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 2 slices white sandwich bread), whole milk, celery ribs, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, ancho chile powder, extra-virgin olive oil, ground dark-meat turkey, dried california apricots, finely chopped, chopped flat-leaf parsley, apricot preserves, divided, soy sauce, divided, worcestershire sauce, eggs, lightly beaten, water

olive oil, onions (6 to 8 medium), halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise, head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled, salt, black pepper, pitted prunes (14 oz), armagnac, boneless center-cut pork loin roast (3 to 4 inches in diameter), tied, fresh parsley stems, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh sage sprig, california bay leaf or 2 turkish, black peppercorns, dijon mustard, light brown sugar, dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth (8 fl oz), red-wine vinegar

soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, asian sesame oil, sugar, chilled firm-ripe california avocado, leaves soft-leafed lettuce, washed and spun dry, sesame seeds, toasted lightly

unsalted butter, softened, sliced onions (2 medium), garlic cloves, chopped, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, salt, ground coriander, paprika (not hot ), smoked paprika (sweet or hot ), black pepper, cayenne, dry white wine, red lentils (10 oz), picked over and rinsed, water, agar flakes, balsamic vinegar, cream cheese, softened, chopped bottled roasted red peppers (6 oz), patted dry, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped bottled roasted red and/or yellow peppers (2 oz), patted dry, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh oregano or marjoram, lightly toasted baguette slices

no-cook lasagna noodles, white sauce mix, garlic powder (may use more if desired), skim milk, fat-free ricotta cheese or 1 cup cottage cheese, frozen california-blend frozen vegetables, thawed, fat-free parmesan cheese, light sour cream, chopped fresh tomatoes or 1/2 cup chopped fresh rotel diced tomatoes

eggs, honey (i use a light, mild variety), low-fat cultured buttermilk (i use 2% fat buttermilk), vanilla extract, bananas, mashed, self raising flour, baking powder, brown sugar , packed, dutch-processed cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, salt, butter, room temperature, dates, pitted, chopped (calls for california dates. i use medjool), pecan halves, toasted, honey

butter (clarified or ghee), onions, grated, gingerroot, peeled and grated (about 1 1/2 inches long), garlic cloves, minced, green cardamom pods, ground turmeric, serrano peppers or 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped, cinnamon sticks, chicken meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, heavy cream, sugar, raisins (california of course), ground almonds, salt, eggs, lightly beaten, sliced almonds, toasted, for garnish

yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice, extra virgin olive oil, onions, halved and cut in 1/4-inch slices lengthwise, salt , to taste, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, red bell peppers , roasted, peeled, seeded, and julienned, poblano chiles , roasted, peeled, seeded, and julienned, heavy cream, grated mexican manchego or monterey jack cheese, grated cotija cheese, grated panela cheese, vegetable oil, for frying, corn tortillas, chipotle crema (see recipe ), for serving, border guacamole (see recipe ), for serving, corn relish (see recipe ), for serving, sour cream, chipotle en adobo, to taste, finely minced into a paste, lime, juiced, salt , to taste, ripe california avocados , preferably hass, halved, seeded, and peeled, chopped fresh cilantro, red onion, diced, jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears ), salt, freshly ground black pepper, red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice, poblano chiles , roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice, scallions, white and light green parts , thinly sliced on the diagonal, red wine vinegar

avocado chipotle dressing, ripe avocado, peeled and pitted, lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, olive oil , lime juice and orange juice, minced canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, sugar and garlic salt, salad, ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed, jalapeno peppers, red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and quartered, red onion, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick, freshly squeezed lime juice and sea salt to taste, sliced romaine lettuce, california walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, very small cubes chipotle cheddar or pepper jack cheese, rinsed and drained canned black beans, cheese walnut chips, corn tortillas, shredded pepper jack or chipotle cheddar cheese, chopped walnuts

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

sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced, tabasco chipotle pepper sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, oil, minced fresh garlic, dark brown sugar, light spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs, point reyes blue cheese or 4 oz other favorite blue cheese, crumbled, ground chuck, ground sirloin, minced sweet onion, zinfandel, minced fresh oregano (any combination) or 3 tbsp fresh thyme (any combination) or 3 tbsp fresh basil (any combination), tabasco chipotle pepper sauce, spicy seasoning salt, vegetable oil , for brushing on the grill rack, california avocados, balsamic vinegar , for brushing on the avocado slices, spicy seasoning salt , for sprinkling on the avocado slices, cooked bacon , cooked crisp, soft kaiser rolls, split, romaine lettuce leaves, tomatoes, slices cut 1/4 inch thick

chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless, trimmed, paprika, dark brown sugar, granulated garlic, granulated onion, ground cumin, kosher salt, chili powder, freshly cracked black pepper, dried ancho chile, dried chipotle chile, dried new mexico or california chile, canola oil, diced white onion, garlic, chopped, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, bourbon, ketchup, apricot preserves, dark brown sugar, molasses, flour , for dusting, ball store-bought pizza dough (about 10 oz), sliced red onion, triple-creme cheese, sliced , such as cowgirl creamery s mt. tam, lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

russet potatoes, cooked, peeled , then diced (about 12 medium potatoes), eggs, hard boiled and crumbled, sweet yellow onions, finely diced, celery, finely diced, jalapenos, finely diced, dill pickles, diced, mayonnaise (light or no fat is ok...but not perfect), yellow mustard, pickle juice, cream, kosher salt, california chili powder, black pepper, cumin, sugar