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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich

Provided 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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Cioppino

Provided by: Star Pooley

A classic seafood stew with a little bit of everything from the sea. Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and crab meat; seasoned with oregano, thyme and basil. Serve with a loaf of warm, crusty bread for sopping up the delicious broth!

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Seafood Cioppino

Provided by: DeeDee Henderson

This is as good as any restaurant's version! Serve with rice and a nice salad.

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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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Mexican Blackened Corn

Submitted by: CaliforniCajun

Home Town: Houma, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Manhattan, New York, USA

Kernels of sweet corn are blackened in a skillet with a little beer, cumin and cayenne pepper, then sprinkled with Mexican cotija cheese and cilantro for a blast of flavor.

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California Potato Salad

Submitted by: Ken_MartinezCA

A potato salad flavored with garlic, freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, and artichoke hearts has a west coast feeling.

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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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Savory Blue Cheese Cheesecake with Cherry Pear Compote and Cherry Balsamic Glaze

Submitted by: Baking Nana

Living In: Corona, California, USA

A rich and elegant savory appetizer, worthy of the time and effort. Excellent for wine tasting parties, holiday gatherings and special occasions. The best part is that it can be made days in advance and topped just before serving.

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Sarah's Special Sushi

Submitted by: Sevenne

This California-style fusion sushi features untraditional but delicious smoked salmon and cream cheese rolled into nori seaweed sheets with sushi rice, then sliced into rounds.

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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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Simple Summer Cobb Salad

Provided by: Crisco® Olive Oil

This California salad is a taste sensation whenever it's served. Arrange the ingredients artfully for a beautiful presentation.

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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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Cone Coxions

Provided by: Almond Board Of California

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

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Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing

Submitted by: debola

Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

Living In: Sacramento, California, USA

Thin strips of green apple, jicama, and carrots are tossed with shrimp and a bright, minty, Asian-inspired dressing made with fresh lemongrass and garlic.

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Chicken in Cream Sauce

Submitted by: Chef John

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

This chicken stewed in Mexican crema is comfort food at its best: succulent, flavorful, filling, and with just the right amount of heat!

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Fish Tacos Ultimo

Submitted by: rev'd up chef

Home Town: Susanville, California, USA

Living In: The Woodlands, Texas, USA

The spicy yogurt sauce is what makes this fish taco the ultimate. With chipotle peppers and plenty of cilantro, it's a meal your friends and family will love.

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Jamie's Minestrone

Provided 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."

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White Bean Chicken Chili

Provided 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.