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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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Alex Ong
Alex Ong's Featured Recipes
- Bugis Chili Prawns with California Raisin Purée and Pineapple-Raisin Relish
- California Raisin and Tamarind Glazed Chicken Wings
- Cauliflower with Tribal Salt and California Raisins
- Chicken Congee with Chile-Raisin Oil
- A traditional Asian porridge with a delicious, spicy twist.
- Chinese Cured Pork with California Raisins, Chives and Rice Cakes
- A sweet and savory rice bowl.
- Egg Salad with California Raisins and Chile-Lime Dressing
- Fried eggs, zesty dressing, and California raisins; a uniquely fabulous dish.
- Green Papaya-California Raisin Salad
- A much loved dish in Thailand, this shredded papaya salad is a knockout.
- Indian Buttered Rice (Nasi Biryani)
- A basmati rice combined with California golden raisins, almonds and Indian spices.
- Malaysian Pickles (Archar)
- A tangy Malaysian salsa to spice up Lamb Korma or other tasty meats.
- Prawn Rendang with Cucumber-Golden Raisin Raita
- An Indonesian treat — prawns served with an aromatic sauce and cool raita.
- Rack of Lamb Korma
- Rack of lamb with a raisin-based Korma sauce spooned on top. It's great with Indian Buttered Rice and Malaysian Pickles.
- Roast Pork with Chile-Raisin Oil and Thai Basil Sauce
- A tasty combination of roast pork drizzled with spicy oil and tempting basil sauce.
- Xi´an Lamb Skewers with Raisin Yogurt Sauce
- Spiced lamb on a stick, with a mint and raisin yogurt sauce.
Anthony Spizale
Royal Orleans, New Orleans
Anthony Spizale's Featured Recipes
- Baked Brie with California Raisins and Port Wine in Puff Pastry
- Make ahead to star at the party.
- California Raisin Beignets with Crème Anglaise
- Easy to make tasty raisin fritters.
- New Orleans-style Meat Loaf with California Raisins and Creole Mustard
- California raisins add unbelievable flavors to this Creole favorite.
Antonio Rodriguez
National, Tucson
Antonio Rodriguez's Featured Recipes
- Catalina Salad with "Plumped" California Golden Raisins, Mandarin Oranges, Caramelized Pecans, Queso Fresco and Prickly Pear-Habañero Vinaigrette
- Hot South of the Border flavors contrast with sweet raisins and pecans.
- 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.
Bernard Ibarra
The Mirage
Bernard Ibarra's Featured Recipes
- California Raisin and Fruit Chutney
- Red onion, tropical fruit and raisins make a tasty sauce to accompany meats.
- Curried Tuna and California Raisin Salad
- Poached tuna, cauliflower and broccoli make a hearty, healthy salad with California raisins.
- Gateau Basque "Kalifornia"
- Experience California raisin custard in anise flavored crust.
- Sautéed Foie Gras Sandwich of California Raisins and Figs with Frisée Lettuce
- All meat sandwich with Bayonne ham between two slices of foie gras garnished with raisins, frisée and peppers.
- Sweet Plantain and California Raisin Soup with Saffron
- California raisin-banana soup seasoned with exotic spices.
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.
Charles Phan
The Slanted Door
• 100 Brannan Street • (415) 861-8032
Charles Phan's Featured Recipes
- Cinnamon Rice Pudding with California Raisins
- Sweet rice, sticky rice, glutinous rice -- all the same and they make one easy raisin desert.
- Five Spice Quail with Raisin and Nectarine Chutney
- Raisin-nectarine chutney accompanies five spice quail.
- 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.
- Vietnamese Stir-fried Chicken with Nuts and California Raisins
- A quick stir-fry of chicken breasts, California raisins and nuts.
- White Sesame Seed Panna Cotta with Rum-soaked Raisins and Red Dates
- Molded custard dessert topped with California raisins and dates.
Charlie Trotter
Charlie Trotter's
Charlie Trotter's Featured Recipes
- Butternut Squash-Raisin Ravioli with Brown Butter-Citrus Vinaigrette
- California raisins and squash filled ravioli.
- Chilled Pork and Wild Rice Salad
- Onion, rice, watercress, apricots, walnuts and vinaigrette with savory pork slices.
- Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding with Vanilla Anglaise
- Silky creme tops traditional pudding.
- Crispy Apple-Raisin Turnovers
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Salad of Beets, Belgian Endive, Goat Cheese, Golden Raisins and Asian Pear
- Simple to make with complex flavors and textures.
- Sautéed Veal Chops with Braised Juniper Berry Red Cabbage
- Buttery cabbage surrounds the tenderness of sautéed veal chops.
- 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.
- Tamarind-Golden Raisin Glazed Roasted Chicken with Apple-Onion Potato Purée
- Sweet sour raisin glaze with tamarind and orange roasts chicken to perfection.
- Warm Apple Cider Soup with Crispy Apple-Raisin Turnovers
- Raisin turnovers float in spicy hot cider for a quick warm up.
Gaspar Stantic
Four Riverway, Houston
Gaspar Stantic's Featured Recipes
- Tempura Apples with Pistachio-Raisin Compote and Cinnamon Ice Cream
- Easy, easy, easy but spectacular raisins and apples.
Geoff Southwick
CNN Center, Atlanta
Geoff Southwick's Featured Recipes
- Asiago-Goat Cheese Tartlet with Golden Raisins and Cranberries
- First course or dessert. It's perfect any time!
- Baked Peaches with Golden Raisins
- A quick to make, light dessert to serve often.
- Golden Raisin Peach Tart
- Free-form tarts filled with golden peaches and California raisins.
- Golden Raisin-Granny Smith Apple Chow Chow
- A sweet spicy apple-raisin condiment for pork, ham and other meats.
- Pecan Thumbprint Cookies with California Golden Raisin-Dried Cherry Marmalade
- Put two of these filled cookies together with rum-raisin ice cream for dessert.
- 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.
Gerald Hirigoyen
Piperade
• 1015 Batterey Street • (415) 391-2555
Gerald Hirigoyen's Featured Recipes
- Braised Rabbit Irouleguy with California Golden Raisins
- Rabbit and wine sauce with sautéed vegetables.
- Breast of Turkey Stuffed with Chestnuts, Pistachios and California Raisins
- Golden raisins, chanterelles, chestnuts and pistachios -- a savory filling for roasted turkey breast.
- California Rum Raisin and Almond Tarts
- Sweet, rich pastry filled with ground almond and raisin custard.
- Red Wine Roasted Chicken with California Raisins and Bread Stuffing
- Red wine and shalots; day-old bread and raisins -- perfect filling for a roasting chicken.
- Warm Piquillo Peppers with Goat Cheese, California Raisins and Moscatel Vinaigrette
- A warm salad or first course with California Raisins and goat cheese.
Grant MacPherson
Bellagio
Grant MacPherson's Featured Recipes
- 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.
- 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.
- Tropical Fruits in Brik Pastry with Szechwan Pepper Sauce
- Little fruit-filled pastries topped with pandan ice cream and peppery sauce.
- Vanilla-roasted Pineapple with Golden Raisin Ice Cream and Drambuie Jus
- Here's a dessert for the next Hawaiian luau.
Hubert Keller
Fleur de Lys
• 777 Sutter Street • (415) 673-7779
Hubert Keller's Featured Recipes
- Cinnamon Apple and Raisin Crisp
- Bake the apples! Bake the pie! It's easier than pie!
- Henri's Authentic Kugelhopf
- A light almond and raisin coffee cake baked in its own decorative mold.
- Marinated Venison Chop with Horseradish Crust and Raisin Sauce
- California raisins and tangy horseradish make outstanding venison chops.
- Roast Quail Stuffed with Swiss Chard and California Raisins
- California raisins, Swiss chard and pine nuts lend subtle flavors to wine-sauced quail.
Jacky Francois
William Penn, Pittsburgh
Jacky Francois's Featured Recipes
- Harvest Butternut Squash Soup with California Golden Raisin Crostini
- Golden raisins sweeten this golden bisque.
- Matelote of Monkfish, California Raisin Roulade and Celeriac Mousseline
- Marinated raisins and monkfish served with celeriac and purée of beet make an interesting dinner.
James Perillo
Caesar's Palace
James Perillo's Featured Recipes
- 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.
- Braised Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion, Raisin and Pine Nut Ragu
- Buttery browned onions and California raisins flavor tender pork chops in this ragu.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Seared Cod and Ragu of Wilted Greens, Butternut Squash and California Raisins with Crispy Pancetta
- Tasty, colorful combination of vegetables, raisins and fish.
- Turkey Cutlet on Ciabatta with California Raisin and Red Onion Marmalade
- Turkey scaloppina, raisins and red onions on ciabatta -- what could be better?
Jan Birnbaum
Sazerac / Catahoula
Jan Birnbaum's Featured Recipes
- Apple Tartlet with Golden Raisins and Calvados Whipped Cream
- Apple and raisin tart with brandy flavored whipped cream.
- Catahoula and Sazerac Spiced Nuts with California Raisins
- Brandy-flamed California raisins and nuts with spices.
- Honey Raisin Duck with Rice Dressing, Gingersnap Gravy and Brussels Sprouts
- Raisins and honey flavor roast duck and gingersnap gravy tops it off.
- Lavender Pork Loin with California Raisins, Figs and Jalapeños
- Peppery jalapeños, California raisins and figs sauce a lavender and rosemary infused pork loin.
- Warm Brioche Bread Pudding with California Raisins, Apples and a Berry Sauce
- Light and saucy rum-flavored pudding.
Jason Rogers
Saint Regis Hotel
Jason Rogers's Featured Recipes
- California Raisin Raita
- Indian inspired yogurt salad with California Raisins and Feta cheese.
- Pulled Pork with Raisin Corn Bread
- This saucy mixture on raisin corn bread definitely is not finger food.
- Roasted Leg of Lamb and Minty Raisin Jam
- Perfect mint and raisin jam to accompany perfectly seasoned lamb.
- Sizzling Snapper with Coconut-Lemongrass Curry, Pineapple and California Golden Raisin Fried Rice
- Have everything ready so snapper comes to the table sizzling.
John Geschrei
Ambassador East, Chicago
John Geschrei's Featured Recipes
- 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.
- Wild Striped Sea Bass Roasted with Fennel, Sweet Onion, Heirloom Tomatoes and California Golden Raisins
- The delicate flavor of fennel makes sea bass very interesting.
Kim Canteenwalla
Kim Canteenwalla's Featured Recipes
- 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.
- Brioche with Vanilla Cream and Raisins
- Serve with a steaming latte or for afternoon tea.
- 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 California Raisins
- Home-style chicken-vegetable stew with double California raisins.
- Mango Risotto Pudding
- Simple, elegant, easy to make raisin dessert.
- 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.
- Seared Ahi Tuna with Spiked Raisin Medley
- Spiked raisins and fruit raise tuna to another level.
- Shallow-Fried Polenta, Golden Raisin Double Cream and Sour Cherries
- Hot-cold and sweet-sour, it's ready to serve in no time!
- 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.
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.
Michael Aragon
Downtown, Austin
Michael Aragon's Featured Recipes
- Jumbo Shrimp with Pernod-plumped California Raisins and Fennel
- Anise-flavored raisins and fennel stack up with orange juice and sautéed spinach.
Michael Jackson
Mandalay, Dallas
Michael Jackson's Featured Recipes
- California Raisin and Granny Smith Apple Beignets
- Southern-style fried puffs filled with apples and raisins.
- California Raisin Espresso Lava Cake
- Chocolate and espresso - heaven in a cake with California raisins.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nancy Oakes
Boulevard
• 1 Mission Street • (415) 543-6084
Nancy Oakes's Featured Recipes
- Pan Roasted Sea Scallops with Wilted Spinach, California Raisins and Pine Nuts
- Elegant, quick, easy! Make it for dinner, tonight!
- Pork Tenderloin Salad with California Raisin Relish
- Peppery raisin and apple relish with prosciutto wrapped pork tenderloin on a bed of arugula.
Nancy Silverton
La Brea Bakery
Nancy Silverton's Featured Recipes
- Bran Muffins with California Raisins
- Running low on fiber? These muffins are full of nutritious goodness.
- Dried Fruit and Nut Scones
- Packed full of flavor and crunch -- so good!
- La Brea Carrot-Raisin Baby Cakes
- All one or twelve baby cakes, this carrot, raisin and pineapple cake is frosted with cream cheese and sour cream.
- Mary Kay's Pistachio and Currant Biscotti
- Everyone loves biscotti with a steaming cup of coffee.
Norman Van Aken
Norman Van Aken's Featured Recipes
- Braised Brazilian Beef Shanks with Peanuts (Con Maní)
- Garlic-flavored beef shanks stewed with carrots and onion, topped peanuts and Zante currants.
- Caramel, Chocolate and Pumpkin Seed Timbales with Sour Cream Rum Raisin Ice Cream
- Stacks of flavor and raisin ice cream, too.
- Cuban Bread Salad
- Skillet-toasted bread topped with herbed greens and raisins.
- Golden Raisin Granizado with Rum Cream, Candied Walnuts and Raisins
- A light dessert or palate cleanser.
- Snapper a la Veracruzana
- Snapper in the popular style from Veracruz with raisins.
- Stuffed Chicken (Gallina Rellena)
- Roast chicken stuffed with meats, vegetables, raisins and pineapple.
Olivier Dubreuil
Paris Las Vegas
Olivier Dubreuil's Featured Recipes
- Apple Cider Braised Chicken Breast with California Golden Raisins
- Braise chicken breasts with shallots, cider and golden raisins; serve with a creamy sauce.
- Autumn Salad
- The perfect combination of late summer salad ingredients for a breezy day.
- Baked Goat Cheese and California Golden Raisin Phyllo with Mesclun Salad and Hazelnut Dressing
- Roasted hazelnuts top flaky phyllo-wrapped goat cheese.
- California Golden Raisin and Fig Delite
- Quick, easy raisin stuffed figs for dessert or to accompany roast duck.
- 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.
- Gnocchi with California Golden Raisins and Orange
- Tangy orange and golden raisins add extra kick to potato dumpling.
- Grand Marnier Bread Pudding with California Golden Raisins
- A great dessert, but it could become a quick breakfast favorite, 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.
- Papillote of Salmon with Fennel, California Golden Raisins and Orange Flavors
- Simple to prepare, dramatic presentation, so good to eat, too.
- Sautéed Rabbit with Almonds and California Golden Raisins
- Try something different with this easy raisin and coriander seasoned rabbit.
- Stew of Baby Vegetables with California Golden Raisins and Coriander
- Low calorie summer vegetables with golden raisins.
- Veal Roulade with Pine Nuts and California Golden Raisins
- Raisins and nuts fill scaloppini with flavor.
Omni Chefs
Omni Hotels
Omni Chefs's Featured Recipes
- Apple Cider Braised Chicken Breast with California Golden Raisins
- Braise chicken breasts with shallots, cider and golden raisins; serve with a creamy sauce.
- Autumn Salad
- The perfect combination of late summer salad ingredients for a breezy day.
- Baked Goat Cheese and California Golden Raisin Phyllo with Mesclun Salad and Hazelnut Dressing
- Roasted hazelnuts top flaky phyllo-wrapped goat cheese.
- California Golden Raisin and Fig Delite
- Quick, easy raisin stuffed figs for dessert or to accompany roast duck.
- 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.
- Gnocchi with California Golden Raisins and Orange
- Tangy orange and golden raisins add extra kick to potato dumpling.
- Grand Marnier Bread Pudding with California Golden Raisins
- A great dessert, but it could become a quick breakfast favorite, 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.
- Papillote of Salmon with Fennel, California Golden Raisins and Orange Flavors
- Simple to prepare, dramatic presentation, so good to eat, too.
- Sautéed Rabbit with Almonds and California Golden Raisins
- Try something different with this easy raisin and coriander seasoned rabbit.
- Stew of Baby Vegetables with California Golden Raisins and Coriander
- Low calorie summer vegetables with golden raisins.
- Veal Roulade with Pine Nuts and California Golden Raisins
- Raisins and nuts fill scaloppini with flavor.
Paul Fischbach
Westside, Houston
Paul Fischbach's Featured Recipes
- Angostura Entrée Salad
- Circles of chicken breast stuffed with ham and figs with salad and dressing spiked with Angostura.
- Grilled Halibut Salad
- Halibut, potaotes, tomatoes and green beans yield to the flavors of California golden raisins and a mustard vinaigrette.
- 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.
Paul Wade
The Little Nell
Paul Wade's Featured Recipes
- Banana Spring Roll with Tazo Chai and California Golden Raisin Ice Cream
- Tazo Chai tea and golden raisin ice cream, caramel sauce and raspberry purée served with a banana spring roll.
- Barbecued Veal Sweetbreads and Curried Spring Vegetable Roti
- Sweetbreads and vegetables served open-face with curry sauce on roti bread.
- Bee Keeper's Honey Spice Cake
- Individual raisin and pear upside-down spice cakes topped with caramel sauce and hazelnut ice cream.
- Caramelized Apple Tart
- Warm caramelized apples and raisins served with ice cream.
- Mascarpone Cheesecake with Five-Spiced California Golden Raisins
- Classic cheesecake with golden raisin sauce.
- 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.
- 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.
- Santa Rosa Andante Nocturne Cow's Milk Cheese Souffle with Port Wine and California Natural Raisin-Port Compote
- Artisan cheese souffle served with a tasty quick compote for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
- 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.
- Winter Berry Cobbler with Muscat-Honey Ice Cream
- Sweet wine-flavored ice cream adds complimentory sweetness to this cobbler.
Rafih Benjelloun
Owner/Executive Chef
Rafih Benjelloun's Featured Recipes
- California Raisin Sangria
- Double the pleasure! Double the fun! And all those raisins!
- Carrot and California Raisin Salad with Sweet Orange
- Raisin-Carrot Salad with even more fruit and a sweet vinaigrette.
- Couscous with Vegetables
- Veggies, grains and beans for a filling vegetarian entrée or sidedish.
- Cucumber Raisin be Zaatar
- Tangy, sweet relish to serve as salad or appetizer.
- Fish Tagines Stuffed with Rice and California Raisins
- Spicy sauce, fish, rice and vegetables to fill hungry guests.
- Honey Raisin Mojito
- Raisins, rum and fun all around.
- Moroccan Salad with California Raisins
- Add raisins to this tossed salad and flavor the light vinaigrette with them, too.
- Turkey Mrouzia with California Raisins
- Turkey stew with unique Mediterranean flavors.
- Wini Minis Kefta
- Little nibblers to start the party!
Robert Del Grande
Café Annie
Robert Del Grande's Featured Recipes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rich Chocolate Brownies with Raisin-Chocolate Sauce
- Rich, decadent chocolate joins raisins in this dessert.
- 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.
- 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.
- Slow Cooked Pork with Guajillo Chile and California Raisins Pipian
- Spicy, hot stew filled with the flavors of Mexico.
- 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.
- 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.
Robert Gadsby
Noé Restaurants, Los Angeles/Houston. Concept Chef, Omni Hotels
Robert Gadsby's Featured Recipes
- California Raisin Tomato and Onion Seed Chutney
- Typical East Indian flavors and California raisins for a vegetable side dish or a dipper for flat breads.
- Potato and Almond Milk Soup with California Raisins and Pumpkin Seeds
- Vitamin rich almond oil flavors this potato soup topped with raisins and pumpkin seeds.
- Seared Foie Gras with California Raisin and Mixed Fruit Chutney
- California raisin and fruit chutney spice up a first course.
- Seared Sea Scallops with Mushroom Raisin Goulash
- Hungarian vegetable goulash tops sea scallops.
Roland Passot
La Folie
• 2316 Polk Street • (415) 776-5577
Roland Passot's Featured Recipes
- Chicken Breast, Sweetbreads and Raisins with Sauce Verjus
- Combine sweetbreads, raisins and a chicken breast with sauce of green grapes and carrots.
- La Folie Lobster with Fennel, Orange and Raisin Tart
- Unsurpassed raisin-filled tart served with lobster and tangy bean salad.
- Maui Onions Stuffed with Curried Raisin Couscous
- Couscous and raisins in sweet Maui onions topped with tomato-raisin marmalade.
- Roasted Salmon with Pearl Barley and Parsley Coulis
- Fish and grain accented with parsley sauce.
- Sautéed Spinach with Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins
- Another winner with golden raisins and spinach.
- 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.
Roy Harland
Bentley's Bistro (Fresno)
Roy Harland's Featured Recipes
- Antipasto Salad with California Raisins
- A flavor-packed salad, side dish or light, healthy first course for an Italian-style buffet.
- Apple Raisin Chutney
- Store this delectable chutney in the fridge for a quick lift to dinner.
- Apple, Pecan and California Raisin Pie
- Raisins and pecans bump up plain apple pie.
- Butternut Balsamic Duck Salad
- Sweet, chewy raisins provide palate-teasing nuances to this 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.
- Chinese Chicken Salad
- Asian flavors, California raisins and crunchy wonton ribbons set this chicken salad apart.
- Coleslaw with Raisins and Peanuts
- Raisins, horseradish and peanuts add pizzazz to picnics, barbecues or fish fries.
- 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.
- Cucumber-Raisin Raita
- This mildly spicy condiment is the perfect complement to Indian and Middle Eastern grilled lamb or couscous.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Jícama, Avocado and Orange Salad
- A festive salad of jícama, sweet orange, creamy avocado and chewy California raisins.
- Panzanella
- Italian vegetable salad with raisins and croutons.
- 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.
- 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.
- Steak and Blue Cheese Salad
- Enjoy our Raisin Growers' salad with warm, crusty bread and California wine for a perfect light meal.
- 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.
- Tropical Shrimp Cocktail
- A refreshing first course or main dish for two.
- 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.
- Warm German Potato Salad
- Potato salad is even better with California raisins.
- Warm Salmon Soba Salad with Currant Dressing
- Bursting with color, texture and opposing elements, great salad bejeweled with tiny Zante currants.
Thomas Keller
The French Laundry
Thomas Keller's Featured Recipes
- California Caramel-Raisin Sauce
- Make a batch of this creamy caramel sauce for topping ice cream sundaes.
- California Golden Raisin Relish
- This good relish doesn't need an introduction. It's fabulous!
- California Oven-roasted Cornish Game Hens Stuffed with California Raisins and Smoked Ham
- Smoked ham and raisins fill bread stuffing and game hens with a tangy, sweet flavor.
- 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
- Poached Chicken Salad with California Raisin Vinaigrette, Shredded Garden Carrots and Toasted Pine Nuts
- Gently flavor chicken with star anise; then combine with grated carrots, pine nuts and raisins.
- Sautéed Gulf White Shrimp with Jasmine Rice, California Raisins and Spicy Sauce
- California raisins, jasmine rice and saucy shrimps for dinner tonight!
Todd Slossberg
The Hotel Jerome
Todd Slossberg's Featured Recipes
- Bread Pudding
- Just plain rich, old fashioned bread pudding with raisins.
- Cornflake-crusted Panettone with California Raisin, Cranberry and Apple Compote
- Italian sweet bread french toasted and topped with a fruity compote.
- Grilled Flat Iron with Potato Gratin, Gorganzola-Onion Fondue and Housemade Steak Sauce
- Outstanding steak sauce!
- Honey-Mustard Chicken and Pasta Salad
- Pasta salad packed with terrific taste for lunch!
- Jerome Alpine Granola
- Six dried fruits, nuts, and seeds to serve with milk or yogurt for a breakfast treat.
- Oatmeal-Raisin White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- There is nothing ordinary about these oatmeal-raisin cookies.
- 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
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Spago
Wolfgang Puck's Featured Recipes
- Apple Strudel with California Raisins
- Apples and raisins rolled in thin sheets of dough.
- Braised Moroccan Lamb
- Leg of lamb braised in wine with carrot, onion, celery and tomato sauced with raisins and almonds.
- Kaiserschmarren
- A sweet seduction of sugared pancakes and strawberry sauce.
- Moroccan Lamb Tangine
- A Moroccan slow cooker or tangine cooks raisin seasoned lamb to perfection.
