Mushrooms Berkeley Rich, flavorful mushroom side dish would go great with meat or potatoes, or both! Servings 1 lb. fresh crimini mushrooms 1 onion, chopped ½ cup butter 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ cup brown sugar ¾ cup red table wine [...]

Donna's Guacamole Donna's spin on a party favorite Servings 2 avocados, mashed 1 lime, squeezed 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1/2 red onion, diced 1/2 jalapeno, diced, with seeds removed Salt to taste Mix all ingredients together. Adjust seasonings to [...]

Tandoori Carrots Spicy appetizer with fresh young carrots from the Caves Summer Spotlight series Servings 1 lb. 4 oz. small orange carrots, greens intact 4 tsp. curry powder 2 Tbsp. smashed garlic ¼ cup vegetable oil ½ Tbsp. kosher salt ½ cup plain yogurt [...]

Cherry Tomato Tart Savory tart from the Caves Summer Spotlight series Servings 1 ¼ cups Baker's Choice flour ½ tsp. kosher salt 2 oz. chilled butter, cut into ½ inch cubes ½ cup feta, crumbled 4 tsp. shredded Parmesan 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 egg, separated [...]

Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms A perennial party favorite that'll disappear quickly! This easy-to-make recipe was featured at the 2019 Winter Wine Soirée. Servings 30 crimini mushrooms 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 –2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup Parmesan or asiago cheese ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp [...]

Lamb Meatballs Such a simple and satisfying way to enjoy locally pastured raised ground lamb. This recipe was featured at the 2019 Winter Wine Soirée and is a great option for your next big gathering! Servings 1 pound ground lamb 3 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped 1 small garlic [...]

Brie & Asian Pear Crostini Good luck only eating one of these. A perfect platter for any party, just be sure you make extra for yourself. Servings 1 baguette Extra-virgin olive oil 1 wedge brie 1 Asian pear, thinly sliced 1 sprig of fresh thyme honey [...]

Fennel and Blood Orange Salad A unique and colorful melange of flavors make a beautiful and delicious salad! Servings ½ red onion 2 blood and/or navel oranges 2-3 fennel bulbs (about 1 lb after trimming) 6 dry-cured black olives 3 Tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 [...]

Zucchini Fritters Fritter away your excess zucchini with this easy-to-scale-up recipe. What you don't eat right away, your can freeze for later. Servings 1 lb zucchini, coarsely grated 1 tsp. salt, plus extra to taste 2 tsp. yellow curry powder 1 large egg, lightly beaten Freshly ground [...]

Melogold Grapefruit Salsa A zesty citrus alternative to your standard salsa. Delicious with fajita chicken and/or veggies. Servings 2 large Melogold grapefruit 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeño pepper, minced, seeds & veins removed 1/3 cup red onion, chopped 2 Tbsp [...]