These Braised Short Ribs are cooked in the oven until tender and oh so tasty. The recipe was created for us by the talented chef Stephanie Cmar, who you might remember from three seasons of Top Chef! This dish is meant to feed a crowd, and while it bakes for a long time, it’s incredibly easy to prepare.
View recipeThis delicious and comforting Coq au Vin recipe by Chef Peter Sidwell is a modern take on a classic French dish. Slow simmering gives the chicken a deep, rich flavor.
View recipeCalifornia Prunes add a sweetness to the BBQ sauce, which complements the tangy and spicy gochujang paste, and creates a rich, velvety flavor and texture. With its fresh Kimchi slaw accompaniment, this Korean Style BBQ Beef by Chef Peter Sidwell fits the bill for all occasions, whether for dinner with friends, a lunchtime treat, or a family dinner.
View recipeThis fun and creative but unexpected pairing is sure to wow your taste buds! This Charred Octopus Tostada with California Prune Salsa Macha was created by Chef Mikel Anthony in a partnership with the Chef’s Roll Test Kitchen.
View recipeThere’s something so special about a fresh-baked loaf of bread. That crust, the sourness you get from fermentation. Chef Mikel Anthony adds the rich, deep flavor and unique natural sweetness of California Prunes for the perfect touch to this homemade sourdough bread.
This recipe is part of the Chef’s Roll Test Kitchen Series.
View recipeThis Fried Chicken Sandwich is an elevated take on the KFC classic. Chef Mikel Anthony skips the mayo, mustard, or ranch and instead makes chicken schmaltz using California Prunes, fish sauce, and Thai chiles.
This recipe is part of the Chef’s Roll Test Kitchen Series.
View recipeRecipe by Meg van der Kruik for California Prunes
Why order takeout when you can have Chicken Teriyaki Bowls on the table in under a half-hour? Make the teriyaki sauce ahead of time and keep it on hand to create a variety of quick and easy weeknight meals. Since the chicken and broccoli both cook on a sheet pan, there’s less clean-up, too. What more could you ask for?
View recipeRecipe by Alison Needham for California Prunes
This meal comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours, thanks to the Instant Pot. Make the California Prune BBQ Sauce ahead of time (it keeps for up to a month in the fridge) and you’ll have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes! See notes for instructions on how to prepare the chicken in a slow cooker.
View recipeRecipe by Alison Needham for California Prunes
This baked beans recipe is nearly as easy as jazzed-up canned baked beans but is refined sugar-free and totally delicious thanks to the addition of California Prune BBQ Sauce.
View recipeEnjoy this fried snapper served with rice, Thai basil, and an XO sauce made with California Prunes created by Chef Mikel Anthony. Use California Prunes to replace the sugar in XO sauce, a spicy seafood sauce with the depth of umami. This recipe is part of the Chef’s Roll Test Kitchen Series and is made in partnership with California Prunes and Front of the House.
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