Our Favorite Recipes

Bring California's bounty to your table in new and exciting ways!

Here are some of our most popular recipes to inspire your menus.
They’re quick and nutritious using delicious fresh-from-the-farm fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts.

Strawberry Chard Salad

A sweet and easy salad, great for a quick refreshing starter.

00 HR 15 MINS

SERVES 4

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Stuffed Summer Squash

01 HR 30 MINS

SERVES 6

A light summer meal with lots of flavor and texture.

Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce

01 HR 45 MINS

SERVES 5 to 6 jars

Everyone loves applesauce! This version is thick with just the right amount of cinnamon.

Green Machine Honeydew Smoothies

00 HR 25 MINS

SERVES 4

A minty, slightly sweet smoothie filled with vitamins, minerals, and loads of flavor!

California Caponata

01 HR 15 MINS

SERVES 6

A version of the Sicilian appetizer/salad made with eggplant and spices. Serve with crispy baguette slices.

Homage Strawberry Lemonade

00 HR 40 MINS

SERVES 4

Chef and co-owner Tim Hammack of Homage Restaurant in Martinez offers his take on a brightly flavored summer drink.

Homemade Dill Pickles

02 HR 30 MINS

SERVES 6 to 8

Save the taste of summer in a jar. Make your own dill pickles with this easy recipe.

Salsa Verde

00 HR 25 MINS

SERVES 2 to 3

Enjoy this almost-traditional salsa with chips, or top a taco or two.

Refrigerator Peach Salsa

01 HR 30 MINS

SERVES 3 jars

Fresh peach taste spiced up with jalapeno pepper, onion, and cumin. Use on chicken or fish, or get out the tortilla chips!

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Recipe Name	Serves	Ingredients	Season
Curried Opo Squash	8	Summer Squash	Summer
Sweet Potato Fries	8	Sweet Potatoes	Fall