6 Easy Holiday Appetizers from Wine Country
Are you hosting a holiday party? Do you need some menu inspiration? Here are our favorite wine country inspired appetizers for your upcoming holiday festivities.
Salsa Verde
Tomatillo and Green Pepper Jam Salsa Verde Recipe by Executive Chef, John McConnell INGREDIENTS:1 jar Clif Family Organic Green Pepper Jam1 lb. tomatillos, husks removed4 garlic cloves, peeled2 tsp. ground cumin1 tsp. ground coriander¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil3 Tbsp. lime juice1 medium shallot2 Serrano chilies, stems removed1 bunch cilantro, tender stems includedSalt to taste…
Meyer Lemon Roasted Chicken
Meyer Lemon Roasted Chicken with Clif Family Organic Estate Olive Oil Recipe by Executive Chef John McConnell Yields 3-4 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 2-3lb chicken2 Tbsp salt Season chicken ahead of cooking by evenly applying salt across all surfaces, including the inside cavity, overnight or for about 12 hours prior to cooking. For the glaze1 jar…
Spanish Romesco Pork Loin
Spanish Romesco Pork Loin with Organic Smoked Spanish Pimenton Almonds and Roasted Potatoes Recipe by Executive Chef John McConnell Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS:1 Center cut pork loin, about 1.5 lbs 1 lb. fingerling potatoesSalt and black pepper2 sprigs rosemary4 cloves garlic, smashed4 Tbsp olive oil For the RomescoYield: roughly 1.5 cups 2 large red bell…
Shrimp and Asparagus Skewers
Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus Skewers Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS: Skewers 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2”-3” lengths 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2”-3” lengths 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water Additional lime for serving, cut into wedges Marinade 1 lime, zested 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice…
Asian Broccoli Salad
Recipe by Executive Chef, John McConnell
Char Siu
Char Siu with Clif Family Solar Grown™ Cacao Honey Spread Recipe By Executive Chef John McConnell Yields 8 servings INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder (ideally a fatty piece) ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp salt 1 tsp five spice powder ¼ tsp white pepper ½ tsp sesame oil 2 tsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp…
Sweet Indulgences
Sweet Indulgences Blog Post By Linzi Gay Clif Family’s organic chocolates are a nice way to feel good about indulging your sweet tooth. Each chocolate packs a lot of sweet flavor into a small bite. And with organic ingredients, sustainable packaging and tasty flavors, what’s not to love? What makes our Clif Family Dark Chocolates…
Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu with Clif Family Organic Red Pepper Jam Recipe By Executive Chef John McConnell Yield: 6 servings INGREDIENTS: 12 dried shiitake mushrooms 1-½ c. warm chicken or vegetable broth ½ c. grapeseed oil, divided (or any neutral cooking oil) 1-2 fresh Thai bird chili peppers, thinly sliced (or serrano chiles) 6 dried chiles de…
Roasted Lamb & Figs with Red Wine Sauce
Recipe By Executive Chef John McConnell