Yields 4 Servings

• 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 ear of corn, blanched, cooled and kernels cut from cob
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

Yields 2 Main Course or 4 First Course Servings

For the dressing:

Yield: 4 Entrée Servings

• 1 pound cherry tomatoes
• 1 pound California Fresh Mozzarella (Ciligiene, or balls the size of cherry tomatoes)
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons of juice)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 10-12 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Yields 4 Servings

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cups peeled, cored and chopped Granny Smith apples (about 3 large)
• 1 cup peeled and diced Russet potatoes
• 1/3 cup dice celery
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 4 cups chicken stock

Yield: 4 Entrée Servings

For Dressing:

Yields 4 Servings

• 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
• 2 cups (about 8 ounces) coarsely grated California Monterey Jack
• 8 ounces cooked bay shrimp
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato or canned diced tomatoes or tomato salsa
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil

Yields 1 3/4 Cups

• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 8 ounces pitted green olives
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of fresh marjoram, chopped, plus a few sprigs for garnish
• 8 ounces Fromage Blanc cheese

Yields 4 Servings

• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 12 1-ounce spoonfuls California Teleme cheese
• 12 toasted baguette slices

Yields 8 Servings (24 mushrooms)

• 6 ounces pancetta or Canadian bacon, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup packed fresh spinach, chopped
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded California Gouda cheese
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

Yields 2 Cheese Balls

• 1 cup (8 ounces) California Cream Cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, OR 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons gin OR vodka
• 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) grated California Swiss cheese
• 2/3 cup chopped smoked ham (or other ham variety)