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Celebrity Chefs
Celebrity Chefs We brought together world-renowned chefs to share their most innovative uses of California Raisins.
You'll find a series of regional chefs from Aspen to San Francisco, Las Vegas and New York and elsewhere, each providing their own distinctive recipes combining the best of fresh, local ingredients.
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Chef Michael Jackson
Mandalay, Dallas
Michael Jackson's Featured Recipes
Citrus-scented Quinoa and California Raisin Salad with Toasted Almonds, Plum Tomatoes, Mixed Greens and Balsamic Syrup Fun to make, fun to look at, fun to eat, and good for you, too.
California Raisin Espresso Lava Cake Chocolate and espresso - heaven in a cake with California raisins.
California Raisin and Granny Smith Apple Beignets Southern-style fried puffs filled with apples and raisins.
Tortilla-encrusted Chicken with California Golden Raisin, Chorizo Sausage, Roasted Pepper and Pecan Filling served with Mole Sauce Golden raisins, pecans, chorizo and mole for a Tex-Mex chicken with tricolor tortilla crust.
Semolina Crusted Alaskan Salmon, California Raisin "Ratatouille" and Wilted Spinach High protein semolina and salmon served with raisin and ratatouille for a completely nutritious meal.
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Chef Mario Martinez
Bayfront and Marina, Corpus Christi
Mario Martinez's Featured Recipes
Golden Raisin-coated Sea Bass Napoleon Stack raisin-coated sea bass with crispy wonton wrappers and spinach to serve with raisin vinaigrette and greens.
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Chef Bernd Mueller
Champions Gate, Orlando
Bernd Mueller's Featured Recipes
Rack of Lamb “Racemus” Spread with raisin farce and wrapped in caul fat, roasted lamb gets a boost from the mint and raisin glaze.
San Joaquin Valley Chicken Raisins and wild mushrooms strut their stuff with chicken breasts and vegetables.
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Chef Omni Chefs
Omni Hotels
Omni Chefs's Featured Recipes
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Chef Robert Del Grande
Café Annie
Robert Del Grande's Featured Recipes
Roasted Chicken with Raisin-Pine Nut Jam and Shaved Fennel, Golden Raisin and Chanterelle Salad Guajillo chiles spice up a tangy grill mop while a raisin salad and jam take the edge off.
Roasted Quail with Raisin-Pine Nut Jam and Shaved Fennel, Golden Raisin and Chanterelle Salad Guajillo chiles spice up a tangy grill mop while a raisin salad and jam take the edge off.
Spicy Margarita California Raisins Raisin snacks with extra flare.
Spicy Tomato Rice with Raisins and Bananas Try this unique combination of rice, raisins and bananas at the next company dinner.
Slow Cooked Pork with Guajillo Chile and California Raisins Pipian Spicy, hot stew filled with the flavors of Mexico.
Sea Scallops, Green Salsa with California Raisins (Salsa de Pasitas Verdes) and Pears Green salsa with California Raisins and grilled sea scallops are cooled with slices of sweet pear.
Rich Chocolate Brownies with Raisin-Chocolate Sauce Rich, decadent chocolate joins raisins in this dessert.
Raisin-Achiote Glazed Shrimp served with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa and Cucumber, Raisin, Jícama and Hoja Santa Salad California raisins and achiote give a slightly different flavor to this meal.
Pork Chops with California Raisins and Ancho Chiles Raisins, ancho chiles and onions bake flavor into pork chops to serve with a creamy cilantro sauce.
New York Steak with California Golden Raisin Steak Sauce (Salsa Blanca para Bistek) and Asparagus Salad Chiles de Arbol and California Golden Raisins in a creamy sauce dress up New York steaks.
Sweet Potatoes with Raisins and Poblano Chile Rajas Combine these nutritious sweet potatoes and chiles with raisins for a real taste treat.
Thin Pork Chops with Raisin Mustard Nut Relish The natural combination of mustard with pork raises the bar even higher with California raisins.
Kobe Beef and California Raisin-Coffee Salsa served with Roasted Shallots and California Raisins with Crème Fraiche California Raisins, cocoa and coffee salsa accent the South American flavors in this dish.
Grilled Lamb Chops, Red Salsa with California Raisins (Salsa de Pasitas Rojas) and Fennel Salad Almonds, raisins, olives and red chiles add flavor to lamb chops.
Grilled Quail and Texas Skirt Steak with California Raisin and Coffee Bean Adobado Barbecue it with chipotle and top with adobado and raisins for a very special steak.
Gulf Shrimp with Coconut Raisin Sauce and Plantain Cakes with Raisin-Cocoa Bean Recado Start any party with this showy appetizer.
Gulf Shrimp with Spicy Golden Raisin-Avocado Mayonnaise Nothing could be finer than this tangy sauce to top lightly broiled shrimp for a great beginning.
Filet Mignon in Red Chile and California Raisin Mole with Avocado and Cilantro Sprigs Southwestern flavors on a tender filet mignon.
Grilled Chicken with Guajillo Chile and California Raisin Pipian For more tangy, spicy Mexican flavors, reheat the chicken in the sauce.
Cinnamon Broiled Chicken with California Raisins and Red Chile Pecan Sauce Glaze chicken halves with seasoned cinnamon and raisins. Then, serve with pecan and raisin butter sauce.
Chicken Breasts with California Raisins and Oranges Tender chicken smothered in an orange and garlic flavored raisin sauce.
Chile Rellenos with California Raisins, Cheese, Pecans and Guajillo Chile Sauce Long green chiles filled with cheeses, raisins and pecans; baked and sauced.
Carnitas with Coconut Raisin Sauce and Plantain Cakes with Raisin-Cocoa Bean Recado Dress up shredded pork with raisin sauces and plantain cakes for striking party appetizers.
Ahi Tuna with California Golden Raisin-Ginger Cream on Royal Trumpet Mushrooms Tangy golden raisins meld into this ginger cream to top an extraordinary appetizer.
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Chef James Perillo
Caesar's Palace
James Perillo's Featured Recipes
Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb and Seared Foie Gras with California Golden Raisin and Toasted Cardamom Sauce Minted honey and crumb crusted rack of lamb served with raisin and wine-glazed foie gras.
Grilled Pizza Salad with Tossed Greens and Golden Raisin Peach Vinaigrette Fresh fruit, California raisins and goat cheese top grilled pizza for a casual feast.
Hearts of Kentucky Lettuce with Gorgonzola, Hearts of Palm, Pear Matchsticks, and Golden Raisins with White Balsamic Vinaigrette Simple balsamic vinaigrette emphasizes the goodness of fresh ingredients topped with walnuts and golden raisins.
California Raisin and Toasted Granola Style Trifle, Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Berries with Hazelnut Cream Lighten up to this healthy dessert with raisins, granola and fresh fruit.
California Raisin Couscous with Vegetables Lots of good grains and vegetables in this side dish.
Beef Carpaccio and Club-style BLT with Honey and Pepper Glazed California Raisins and Red Wine Balsamic Syrup Paper thin slices of beef, aioli and brioche join California raisins club-style.
Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto and Sage served with California Raisins and Parmesan Potato Purée Show off these elegant chicken breasts with a raisin sauce and potato purée.
Braised Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion, Raisin and Pine Nut Ragu Buttery browned onions and California raisins flavor tender pork chops in this ragu.
Turkey Cutlet on Ciabatta with California Raisin and Red Onion Marmalade Turkey scaloppina, raisins and red onions on ciabatta -- what could be better?
Seared Cod and Ragu of Wilted Greens, Butternut Squash and California Raisins with Crispy Pancetta Tasty, colorful combination of vegetables, raisins and fish.
Pan-seared Foie Gras with Caramelized Apple-Golden Raisin Tart and Black Truffle Sauce Drizzle black truffle sauce over the apple-raisin tart and top with a slice of foie gras.
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Chef Olivier Dubreuil
Paris Las Vegas
Olivier Dubreuil's Featured Recipes
Papillote of Salmon with Fennel, California Golden Raisins and Orange Flavors Simple to prepare, dramatic presentation, so good to eat, too.
Pan Seared Striped Bass with Leeks, California Raisin Fondue and Curry Mousseline A base of mellow leaks and raisins, sea bass an easy curry mousseline.
Sautéed Rabbit with Almonds and California Golden Raisins Try something different with this easy raisin and coriander seasoned rabbit.
Veal Roulade with Pine Nuts and California Golden Raisins Raisins and nuts fill scaloppini with flavor.
Stew of Baby Vegetables with California Golden Raisins and Coriander Low calorie summer vegetables with golden raisins.
Apple Cider Braised Chicken Breast with California Golden Raisins Braise chicken breasts with shallots, cider and golden raisins; serve with a creamy sauce.
Baked Goat Cheese and California Golden Raisin Phyllo with Mesclun Salad and Hazelnut Dressing Roasted hazelnuts top flaky phyllo-wrapped goat cheese.
Autumn Salad The perfect combination of late summer salad ingredients for a breezy day.
California Golden Raisin and Fig Delite Quick, easy raisin stuffed figs for dessert or to accompany roast duck.
Gnocchi with California Golden Raisins and Orange Tangy orange and golden raisins add extra kick to potato dumpling.
Foie Gras Terrine with Celery Root and California Golden Raisins Layers of foie gras mousse, celery root and raisins for a rich terrine to slice and serve cold.
Grand Marnier Bread Pudding with California Golden Raisins A great dessert, but it could become a quick breakfast favorite, too.
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Chef Roy Harland
Upstairs/Downtown (Fresno)
Roy Harland's Featured Recipes
Greek Orzo Salad with Lamb Sausage Juicy hot sausage slices, spinach leaves, orzo pasta and sweet chewy California raisins make an extraordinary one-plate meal.
Golden Crab Salad California golden raisins with crab and corn in a classic dressing.
Golden Nugget Phad Thai California golden raisins in a hot curry sauce to spoon over noodles and stir-fry.
Cucumber-Raisin Raita This mildly spicy condiment is the perfect complement to Indian and Middle Eastern grilled lamb or couscous.
Couscous Salad Easy to prepare and serve often. Great with lamb.
Couscous Salad With California Raisins Make a big batch for buffets or festive meals of all kinds or serve often at home.
Coleslaw with Raisins and Peanuts Raisins, horseradish and peanuts add pizzazz to picnics, barbecues or fish fries.
Chinese Chicken Salad Asian flavors, California raisins and crunchy wonton ribbons set this chicken salad apart.
Jícama, Avocado and Orange Salad A festive salad of jícama, sweet orange, creamy avocado and chewy California raisins.
Haricots Verts, Beet and Raisin Salad Tiny beans and beets to serve as a first course or a colorful and healthy lunch entrée with grilled chicken or fish.
Italian Chopped Salad For a hearty, meal with flavor to spare, here's an easy to prepare main-course salad.
California Golden Raisin Rice Pudding Just add tangy golden raisins to this rich rice pudding for a great dessert.
California Raisin Harvest Cake Orange juice, butter and sugar glaze a raisin-apple cake.
California Waldorf Salad Created by Oscar Tschirky for the Waldorf Hotel, California raisins and fresh herbs give this salad a modern twist.
Cauliflower-Raisin Salad Cauliflower and California raisins create an interplay of flavors and textures.
Apple, Pecan and California Raisin Pie Raisins and pecans bump up plain apple pie.
Apple Raisin Chutney Store this delectable chutney in the fridge for a quick lift to dinner.
Antipasto Salad with California Raisins A flavor-packed salad, side dish or light, healthy first course for an Italian-style buffet.
Butternut Balsamic Duck Salad Sweet, chewy raisins provide palate-teasing nuances to this salad.
Thai Glass Noodle Salad This salad has it all. Silky transparent noodles and chewy raisins, just to titilate the senses.
Thai-style Mango Salad This sweet, sour and nutty salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, shrimp or pork.
Tortellini Peach Salad This is a wonderful lunch or picnic salad.
Tropical Fruit Salsa with California Raisins Easy and quick to make, this salsa transforms the simplest entrées.
Tuscan-style White Bean, Tuna and Currant Salad Creamy textured beans to contrast with sweet California Zante currants.
Updated Iceberg Salad The crunch of iceberg lettuce in a bold-flavor combination.
Uptown Chicken Salad Excellent as a sandwich filling or make-ahead topping for canapes, too.
Tropical Shrimp Cocktail A refreshing first course or main dish for two.
Warm Salmon Soba Salad with Currant Dressing Bursting with color, texture and opposing elements, great salad bejeweled with tiny Zante currants.
Warm German Potato Salad Potato salad is even better with California raisins.
Steak and Blue Cheese Salad Enjoy our Raisin Growers' salad with warm, crusty bread and California wine for a perfect light meal.
Pear, Raisin and Gorgonzola Salad The perfect salad for fall and winter.
Picadillo Pork Chili Make a big pot of this chili with picadillo tendencies. It won't last long!
Picnic Rice Salad An easy salad to make ahead -- the flavor improves with time.
Panzanella Italian vegetable salad with raisins and croutons.
Pulled Pork Sandwich with Garlic, Ginger and Raisins Flavors of Asia infuse shredded pork shoulder to fill sandwich rolls.
Pork Rack Chops Smothered with Apples, Cabbage and Raisins A familiar combination of flavors for an easy make-ahead pork main dish.
Raisin Country BBQ Back Ribs Louisiana hot sauce, California raisins and orange juice turn up the temperature on these barbecued ribs.
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Chef Charlie Trotter
Charlie Trotter's
Charlie Trotter's Featured Recipes
Shredded Pork with Golden Raisins, Wild Rice Pancakes and Pecan Sauce Wild rice pancakes topped with shredded pork and pecan sauce for a special treat.
Sautéed Veal Chops with Braised Juniper Berry Red Cabbage Buttery cabbage surrounds the tenderness of sautéed veal chops.
Salad of Beets, Belgian Endive, Goat Cheese, Golden Raisins and Asian Pear Simple to make with complex flavors and textures.
Roasted Amish Chicken with California Golden Raisin Glaze, Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Cippolini Onions and Asparagus with California Raisin Vinaigrette Glaze the chicken with golden raisins and serve asparagus with golden raisin vinaigrette.
Warm Apple Cider Soup with Crispy Apple-Raisin Turnovers Raisin turnovers float in spicy hot cider for a quick warm up.
Tamarind-Golden Raisin Glazed Roasted Chicken with Apple-Onion Potato Purée Sweet sour raisin glaze with tamarind and orange roasts chicken to perfection.
Butternut Squash-Raisin Ravioli with Brown Butter-Citrus Vinaigrette California raisins and squash fill ravioli.
Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding with Vanilla Anglaise Silky creme tops traditional pudding.
Chilled Pork and Wild Rice Salad Onion, rice, watercress, apricots, walnuts and vinaigrette with savory pork slices.
Grilled Pork Chops with Pickled Red Onions and Raisin-Fig-Balsamic Sauce Prepare raisin-fig balsamic sauce, pickled onion and corn with black beans well in advance.
Curry-braised Chicken, Raisin and Potato Tarts Chicken, raisin, vegetable and potato filled pastries with sauce.
Dried Fruit-stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted New Potatoes and Bacon-Sherry Vinaigrette Golden raisins, Zante currants and dried fruits seasoned with sage fill pork tenderloin with unusual flavors.
Grilled Duck Breast with Braised Endive, Raisins, Roasted Apples and Red Wine Jus Grill the duck and present with baked apple rings, endive and red wine jus.
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Other Chefs
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Chef Kim Canteenwalla
Kim Canteenwalla's Featured Recipes
Terrine of Chicken Liver, Green Peppercorns and Golden Raisins California golden raisins, cognac and port flavor chicken livers for a tasty terrine.
Wild Mushroom Raisin Salad with Serrano Ham A collection of mushrooms, California raisins and sweet peppers fill potato baskets to serve with ham and arugula.
Salad of Tofu, Celery, Granny Smith Apples and Golden Raisins East meets West in this protein-rich vegetarian salad.
Savory Stuffing A rich and savory stuffing best suited for lean meats or turkey and pheasant.
Shallow-Fried Polenta, Golden Raisin Double Cream and Sour Cherries Hot-cold and sweet-sour, it's ready to serve in no time!
Seared Ahi Tuna with Spiked Raisin Medley Spiked raisins and fruit raise tuna to another level.
Chocolate Raisin Knackerly An easy-to-make snack with just 2 ingredients.
Coconut Parfait Icy cold, rum infused golden raisins -- too good to resist.
Curried Monkfish and Golden Raisin Soup Monkfish and potatoes spiced with curry.
Fricassee of Chicken Casserole with Bourbon and Raisins Plump raisins in the sauce for a chicken-vegetable stew par excellance.
Mango Risotto Pudding Simple, elegant, easy to make raisin dessert.
Brioche with Vanilla Cream and Raisins Serve with a steaming latte or for afternoon tea.
Apricot Spicy Custard Tart Fresh or dried apricots and raisins in a rich custard filling.
Barbecued Skate with Sambal of Lemongrass, California Raisins and Star Fruit Sambal can be made hours before serving which will enhance its spicy flavor.
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