67 grilled california Recipes

leeks (2 to 3 lb; white and pale green parts only), unsalted butter, reduced-sodium chicken broth, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, thyme sprigs, sirloin flap steaks, olive oil, divided, cubanelle peppers (italian green frying peppers), red-wine vinegar, dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, equipment : a large (2-burner) grill pan

flour tortillas, mayonnaise, leaves boston lettuce, boneless grilled chicken , cut into thin, long strips (about 3 cups), cucumber, seeded, peeled and coarsely shredded, carrots, peeled and coarsely shredded, ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch slices, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper , to taste

frozen california-blend vegetables, thawed, olive oil, minced garlic, salt

chicken breasts, grilled and cut into bite sizes pieces, head fresh broccoli florets, chopped red onion, asiago cheese (shredded ), tomatoes (cored, seeded and chopped ), mayonnaise, yogurt, dijon mustard, fresh dill (chopped fine )

california (pacific) lobsters, butter, melted, wine suggestion : santa barbara county chardonnay

grand prize winner clint stephenson , friendswood, tx (please include name when uploading), sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced, spicy chipotle pepper sauce (recommended : tabasco chipotle pepper sauce), beef broth, balsamic vinegar, vegetable oil or olive oil, crushed fresh garlic, dark brown sugar, light garlic -and-herbs spreadable cheese, blue cheese (recommended : point reyes) or other favorite blue cheese, crumbled, ground chuck, ground sirloin, minced sweet onion, zinfandel wine (recommended : sutter home zinfandel), minced fresh oregano , thyme, and basil leaves (any combination), spicy chipotle pepper sauce (recommended : tabasco chipotle pepper sauce), spicy seasoned salt, vegetable oil , for brushing grill rack, california avocado slices (prepare at the last minute, brushing with balsamic vinegar and sprinkling with spicy seasoned salt before grilling), pre-cooked bacon slices, soft kaiser rolls (about 4 1/2 inches in diameter), split, romaine lettuce leaves, tomato slices, about 1/4-inch thick

ripe fresh california avocado (about 8 oz), garlic-flavored olive oil, seasonal baby greens with arugula, good-quality spicy chunky salsa, crumbled goat cheese (we used boursin), diced yellow tomatoes

grilled chicken breasts, chilled (may use pre-packaged, pre-sliced if in time crunch, although home-grilled is always best), red seedless grapes, halved, granny smith apple , chopped in bite-sized pieces, celery, diced (i omit this due to personal preference), candied walnuts (don tsp skip, the best part!), crumbled gorgonzola, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, minced, fresh ground black pepper, salt, olive oil (i tend to decrease the oil and it s still tasty)

aged sherry vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, diced shallot, dijon mustard, california clover honey, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, california extra-virgin oil, fresh lamb sausages , such as northern california lamb sausages, canola oil, for brushing, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, assorted black olives, pitted and halved, fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped, whole toasted pistachios, chopped, california soft goat cheese , cut into pieces, red onion, thinly sliced, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh tarragon

bamboo skewers , soaked in water, california green seedless grapes, california red or blue-black seedless grapes, mango, cut into chunks, strawberries cut in half, honey, orange zest, orange juice, fresh chopped mint

lamb chops (2 chops per person ), garlic , smashed, fresh sprigs thyme, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, peeled shallot, sherry vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly chopped chives, divided, california peaches ( freestone), split, stone removed, skin on, brandy, dark brown sugar, baby arugula, aged goat cheese , cut into 1/8-inch thick slices or rounds, almonds, toasted and salted

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

heads garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, onion, finely chopped (1 cup), carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup), celery rib, finely chopped (1/2 cup), spanish chorizo (cured spiced pork sausage), casing removed and sausage finely chopped (1/3 cup), drained canned diced tomatoes (from a 14 1/2-oz can), tomato paste, dried hot red-pepper flakes, black pepper, dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth (8 fl oz), hard-shelled clams such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches in diameter), shucked, reserving 2/3 cup juices, vegetable oil for oiling grill, thick) bone-in rib pork chops, kosher salt, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

ears fresh corn, sweet red pepper, vegetable oil, vegetable cooking spray, chopped purple onion, diced california green chile, fresh lime juice, vegetable oil, salt

minced red onion, extra-virgin olive oil , plus 1/2 cup, golden raisins, sherry vinegar, dijon mustard, california black olives, drained, nicoise olives, roasted garlic, anchovies in oil, fresh ground black pepper, whole butter, red bliss or assorted waxy potatoes, skin-on, washed, assorted summer beans, snipped, sushi grade tuna, red pear or cherry tomatoes, yellow pear or cherry tomatoes, pitted nicoise olives, pitted manzanilla olives, torn basil leaves, baby arugula, rinsed and dried, marinated white anchovies, sea salt and fresh ground pepper

frozen california-blend vegetables (thawed ), olive oil, italian seasoing, mincced garlic, salt

warm water, dry yeast, honey, olive oil, all-purpose flour, salt, red onion, fresh mozzarella cheese

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