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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich

Submitted by: Heather Johnson

For a smoky and sumptuous veggie-filled grilled sandwich, try this easy recipe. All it takes is some veggies, focaccia bread, lemon-mayonnaise dressing, and crumbled feta.

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Gulliver's Cream Corn

Submitted by: FoodieWife

Living In: Monterey, California, USA

Creamed corn for a crowd. Simply made with thawed frozen corn kernels, heavy cream, and a pinch of pepper.

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Bodega Bay Cioppino

Submitted by: Beth

Living In: Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA

This stew brings back childhood memories of Northern California and new buckets brimming with crab and baskets of sourdough bread. Rich, red, and very messy, it is now a New Years tradition at my house. Serve in large bowls with sourdough bread on the side. Never any leftovers!

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Southern California Cioppino

Submitted by: Becky Wergers

This popular dish originated around Monterey Bay, California. This version, created in San Diego, has a southwest flavor. Serve with large bibs, crab shell crackers, extra bowls for the shells, and finger bowls if you wish. Nice served in large, shallow bowls alongside crusty sourdough bread, a green salad, and chilled white wine. You can vary the seafood according to the catch of the day, yours or your market's.

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Cheesy Broccoli and Vegetable Soup

Submitted by: Bryanne R.

Home Town: Eagle River, Alaska, USA

Living In: Rexburg, Idaho, USA

California blend vegetables and processed cheese blend together in this creamy, cheesy soup.

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California Taco Dip

Submitted by: Inge

This creamy Mexican-inspired dip is made extra delicious with the addition of mayonnaise to the mixture!

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California Cherry and Walnut Salad

Submitted by: Arci

Home Town: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

A simple light and sweet salad with goat cheese, dried cherries and walnuts. This dish reminds me of being on the beach.

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Avocado and Orange Sandwich

Submitted by: Mojito Mama

Home Town: Fremont, California, USA

Living In: Tracy, California, USA

This is a true California flavor explosion! This is a great sandwich to eat during Lent when you can't eat meat, or for a vegetarian meal anytime. You may toast the bread if you like, or add lettuce, cheese, or bacon.

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California Style Quesadillas

Provided by: Mission® Foods

This light, healthy, vegetarian dish will be a hit no matter where you live.

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Spinach Almond Pesto

Provided by: Almond Board

Use spinach, Parmesan cheese and California Almonds to give pesto a new flavor. Toss this with pasta and tomatoes.

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Roasted Pepper-Avocado Salsa

Submitted by: ACORREA

Home Town: Antioch, California, USA

Living In: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Habanero and Anaheim chile peppers add sizzle to a zesty salsa starring chopped avocados, onion, garlic, tomatoes, lime juice, and seasonings.

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Maple Ricotta Parfait with Almonds and Plums

Provided by: Almond Board

Layer maple syrup-poached plums with fresh ricotta cheese and top with a toasted garnish of sliced California Almonds for this easy, pretty parfait.

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California Black Bottom Pie

Submitted by: DEVINE

Traditional pie with creamy chocolate and airy rum layers. This one is livened up by a walnut and graham cracker crust. You can use orange-flavored liqueur in place of the rum if you like. Lots of work, but it is very good. Please note: this recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. Important: be sure to use only fresh eggs for this recipe.

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California Sunset

Submitted by: Sophie

Home Town: Colusa, California, USA

This is the perfect summer evening cocktail; nice and cool, but not too sweet. For those of you who cannot stand dry vermouth, trust me. Neither did I until my husband made a mistake. Please be sitting down when you drink this, eh? Preferably facing west!

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Almond Banana Chocolate Muffins

Provided by: Almond Board

These quick banana muffins have chocolate chips and a crunchy topping of California Almonds.

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Cone Coxions

Provided by: Almond Board

These cone-shaped almond pizzelle cookies are dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and sprinkled with California Almonds.

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Jamie's Minestrone

Submitted by: Jamie

I created this soup after becoming tired of the excess salt and lack of veggies in canned minestrone. I recalled a great bowl of minestrone that was overflowing with rich vegetables at the 'Sheepherder's Inn' in Sacramento, California. Great with a hearty bread, romaine salad and a nice Merlot!

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Fish Tacos

Submitted by: BREESE823

I'm from San Diego and these taste just like home! Chunks of cod are fried in a beer batter, and served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage and a zesty white sauce. Serve with homemade pico de gallo, and lime wedges to squeeze on top!

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Chris' Bay Area Burger

Submitted by: GAVEN

These burgers are the hit of my town. All my friends come over every weekend just for these burgers. With a little bit of basil leaves, and some olive oil you will drooling all over yourself while you eat these.

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White Bean Chicken Chili

Submitted by: Thea

Canned white beans and cooked chicken meat are incorporated in chicken stock with tomatillos, green chilies, chopped tomatoes and fresh corn kernels in this chili seasoned with cumin, coriander and oregano.