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Apple Calvados Cream with Marinated Rum Raisin Sauce: Raisin apple compote and wine jelly topped with creamy coconut ice cream.
Apple Cider Braised Chicken Breast with California Golden Raisins: Braise chicken breasts with shallots, cider and golden raisins; serve with a creamy sauce.
Apple Tartlet with Golden Raisins and Calvados Whipped Cream: Apple and raisin tart with brandy flavored whipped cream.
Apple, Pecan and California Raisin Pie: Raisins and pecans bump up plain apple pie.
Baked Peaches with Golden Raisins: A quick to make, light dessert to serve often.
Barbecued Veal Sweetbreads and Curried Spring Vegetable Roti: Sweetbreads and vegetables served open-face with curry sauce on roti bread.
Beef Picadillo Empanadas: These little meat pies could be the hit of the party.
Braised Brazilian Beef Shanks with Peanuts (Con Maní): Garlic-flavored beef shanks stewed with carrots and onion, topped peanuts and Zante currants.
Braised Moroccan Lamb: Leg of lamb braised in wine with carrot, onion, celery and tomato sauced with raisins and almonds.
Braised Portuguese Pork Chops with Clams and California Raisins: Add California raisins, sun-dried tomatoes and clams to wine and garlic marinated chops for ethnic flavors.
Braised Rabbit Irouleguy with California Golden Raisins: Rabbit and wine sauce with sautéed vegetables.
Braised Shank of Pauillac Lamb with Caramelized Veal Sweetbreads and Roast Artichoke Jus: Elegantly presented raisin-stuffed lamb garnished with cream spinach, braised sweet breads and artichokes.
California Raisin Harvest Cake: Orange juice, butter and sugar glaze a raisin-apple cake.
California Raisin Panforte: Italian fruitcake filled with raisins and nuts makes delicious sweet appetizers or dessert.
California Raisin Raita: Indian inspired yogurt salad with California Raisins and Feta cheese.
California Raisin Rice Bowl with Firecracker Pork: by Todd Downs
Cauliflower with Tribal Salt and California Raisins
Chicken Congee with Chile-Raisin Oil: A traditional Asian porridge with a delicious, spicy twist.
Chile Rellenos with California Raisins, Cheese, Pecans and Guajillo Chile Sauce: Long green chiles filled with cheeses, raisins and pecans; baked and sauced.
Chili-Sugar Cured Pork Tenderloin with Smoked Corn-Jalapeño Whipped Potatoes, Raisin-Port Chipotle Demi-Glace: Stand pork tenderloin in a sweet-spicy cure. Then serve with a raisin and red wine sauce.
Chinese Cured Pork with California Raisins, Chives and Rice Cakes: A sweet and savory rice bowl.
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.
Coconut Raisin Bread Pudding with Coconut Sauce (Bubur Cha Cha): This sweet, decadent raisin dessert out classes them all.
Cold Boudin of Salmon with Olive Dressing Perfume and Caramelized Port Wine Raisins: A first course of poached salmon topped with caramelized raisins.
Composition of Bobwhite Quail, Tuscan White Beans and California Raisin Tapenade: Sweet pickled raisins and truffled white beans, quail mousseline and California raisin tapenade.
Confit of Wild Scottish Salmon and Curried Raisin Oxtail with Beetroot Emulsion: Curried raisin oxtail and sautéed spinach stacked with apple slices and salmon rounds.
Cornflake-crusted Panettone with California Raisin, Cranberry and Apple Compote: Italian sweet bread french toasted and topped with a fruity compote.
Couscous Salad With California Raisins: Make a big batch for buffets or festive meals of all kinds or serve often at home.
Couscous with Vegetables: Veggies, grains and beans for a filling vegetarian entrée or sidedish.
Duck Terrine with Brandied California Raisins, Baby Lettuce and Marinated Asparagus, California Golden Raisin Waldorf and Port Wine Raisin Sauce: A zesty raisin-topped first course terrine.
Egg Salad with California Raisins and Chile-Lime Dressing: Fried eggs, zesty dressing, and California raisins; a uniquely fabulous dish.
Fresh Crab Salad on California Raisin-Tomato Coulis with Crispy Raisin Tuile: Raisin-tomato coulis makes a mouthwatering crab meat appetizer.
Gateau Basque "Kalifornia": Experience California raisin custard in anise flavored crust.
Golden Raisin Granizado with Rum Cream, Candied Walnuts and Raisins: A light dessert or palate cleanser.
Grand Marnier Bread Pudding with California Golden Raisins: A great dessert, but it could become a quick breakfast favorite, too.
Green Papaya-California Raisin Salad: A much loved dish in Thailand, this shredded papaya salad is a knockout.
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.
Grilled Flat Iron with Potato Gratin, Gorganzola-Onion Fondue and Housemade Steak Sauce: Outstanding steak sauce!
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.
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.
Heirloom Pear and Arugula Salad with California Golden Raisin Vinaigrette
Honey Raisin Duck with Rice Dressing, Gingersnap Gravy and Brussels Sprouts: Raisins and honey flavor roast duck and gingersnap gravy tops it off.
Imam Bayildi: Good enough to make the Imam faint, stuffed eggplant lip-smackin' good!
Indian Buttered Rice (Nasi Biryani): A basmati rice combined with California golden raisins, almonds and Indian spices.
Italian Chopped Salad: For a hearty, meal with flavor to spare, here\'s an easy to prepare main-course salad.
Kaiserschmarren: A sweet seduction of sugared pancakes and strawberry sauce.
La Folie Lobster with Fennel, Orange and Raisin Tart: Unsurpassed raisin-filled tart served with lobster and tangy bean salad.
Lavender Pork Loin with California Raisins, Figs and Jalapeños: Peppery jalapeños, California raisins and figs sauce a lavender and rosemary infused pork loin.
Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops with Potato Pancakes and California Raisin-Lima Beans (Moghalai Gosht): Tasty California raisins and lima beans combine with yogurt-glazed chops for an East Indian treat.
Marinated Venison Chop with Horseradish Crust and Raisin Sauce: California raisins and tangy horseradish make outstanding venison chops.
Matelote of Monkfish, California Raisin Roulade and Celeriac Mousseline: Marinated raisins and monkfish served with celeriac and purée of beet make an interesting dinner.
Maui Onions Stuffed with Curried Raisin Couscous: Couscous and raisins in sweet Maui onions topped with tomato-raisin marmalade.
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.
Moroccan-spiced Pork with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Raisins served over Couscous with "Seven Lucky Vegetables": A combination of Middle Eastern spices, California raisins and couscous with "seven lucky vegetables" raise pork shoulder to a tantalizing level.
Pan Roasted Medallion of Beef Rib-Eye with Purée of Yukon Gold Potatoes and California Golden Relish: An unbelievable combination of beef rib-eye with raisin relish and wine sauce
Pan-fried Flounder with Parsley Potatoes and Tomato-Raisin Relish: Combine fresh and sun-dried tomatoes with California raisins and spoon over a flounder fillet.
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.
Pan-seared Foie Gras, Pecan Bread Pudding, Warm Fruit Salad and Red Plum Coulis: Raisins and fruits poached in red plum coulis accompany foie gras on tosted pecan-banana bread.
Picadillo Pork Chili: Make a big pot of this chili with picadillo tendencies. It won't last long!
Prawn Rendang with Cucumber-Golden Raisin Raita: An Indonesian treat — prawns served with an aromatic sauce and cool raita.
Pulled Pork with Raisin Corn Bread: This saucy mixture on raisin corn bread definitely is not finger food.
Raisin and Almond Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce: Individual almond-flavored raisin pies are so good with ice cream and caramel sauce.
Roast Loin of Lamb Wrapped with Potato and Stuffed with California Golden Raisin and Camembert Fondue: Easy raisin and Camembert fondue fills loin of lamb served with apple-raisin sauce.
Roast Pork with Chile-Raisin Oil and Thai Basil Sauce: A tasty combination of roast pork drizzled with spicy oil and tempting basil sauce.
Roast Quail Stuffed with Swiss Chard and California Raisins: California raisins, Swiss chard and pine nuts lend subtle flavors to wine-sauced quail.
Roast Tenderloin of Beef with Fennel-Raisin Gnocchi, Wilted Watercress, California Raisin Caponata and Syrah Butter: California Raisin caponata and fennel gnocchi transform beef tenderloin.
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.
Roasted Duckling with Foie Gras Wonton, Wong Bok and Shiitake Stew, Orange-Soy Glaze and Homemade California Golden Raisin-Apricot Chutney: California golden raisins and apricots in a spicy chutney to accent duckling and foie gras wontons.
San Joaquin Valley Chicken: Raisins and wild mushrooms strut their stuff with chicken breasts and vegetables.
Sautéed Lamb T-Bones with Fresh Thyme and Creamy Raisin Grits: Creamy grits with raisins and spinach combine with lamb T-bones and mint sauce.
Sautéed Rabbit with Almonds and California Golden Raisins: Try something different with this easy raisin and coriander seasoned rabbit.
Sautéed Spinach with Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins: Another winner with golden raisins and spinach.
Seafood Roll with California Raisins Smothered in Herbs: Rolls of chopped seafood, vegetables and California raisins served with tangy salsa.
Seared Ahi Tuna with Spiked Raisin Medley: Spiked raisins and fruit raise tuna to another level.
Seared Foie Gras with California Raisin and Mixed Fruit Chutney: California raisin and fruit chutney spice up a first course.
Seared Liberty Farm Duck Breast, Roasted Organic Apple with Farce of Camargue Rice, Raisins and Duck Confit with Calvados Sauce: Duck breasts glazed with honey served with raisin-stuffed apples and Calvados sauce.
Seven Vegetable Tagine with Chickpeas and Raisins: A spicy Moroccan vegetable stew served with couscous and chickpeas.
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.
Sizzling Snapper with Coconut-Lemongrass Curry, Pineapple and California Golden Raisin Fried Rice: Have everything ready so snapper comes to the table sizzling.
Skillet-Roasted Elk Loin with Braised Red Cabbage and California Natural Raisin-Bourbon Jus: Start a day ahead to infuse the cabbage for a raisin glazed elk dinner worthy of praise.
Snapper a la Veracruzana: Snapper in the popular style from Veracruz with raisins.
Soy-glazed Spatchcock Breast with Fork-crushed Potato Purée with Fresh Beans, Red Pepper Confit and Soy Raisin Sauce: Marinate spring chicken breasts in soy sauce and raisins and stuff with raisins and walnuts.
Spice-rubbed Colorado Lamb Sirloin with Contadina-style Potatoes and Spicy Eggplant and Golden Raisin Relish: Marinate the lamb with spicy harissa and serve it with golden raisin and eggplant relish
Steak House Flatbread Pizza with California 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.
Tropical Fruits in Brik Pastry with Szechwan Pepper Sauce: Little fruit-filled pastries topped with pandan ice cream and peppery sauce.