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.
Green Pepper Salsa Verde
Tomatillo and Green Pepper Jam Salsa Verde Recipe by Executive Chef John McConnell The vibrant colors and zesty tang of this delightful condiment will please spice enthusiasts and lovers of all things savory. There are so many ways to use Salsa Verde and this recipe will undoubtedly elevate your culinary creations to new heights. Drizzle…
Meyer Lemon Roasted Chicken
A delightful twist on a classic roast chicken that combines the tangy sweetness of Meyer lemons with savory and succulent roasted chicken. The star ingredient? Clif Family Organic Meyer Lemon Marmalade which is crafted in small batches with sun-kissed lemons straight from our own organic Clif Family Farm. It’s a touch of Napa Valley sunshine…
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