Grilled Eggplant Parm

Ponche Navideño

Tamarind paste, tejocotes, piloncillo, guavas, oranges, pears, prunes, raisins, cinnamon sticks, and cloves are simmered together into a fragrant, fruity punch with an optional splash of rum or brandy. This traditional Mexican Christmas punch fills the house with warm spice aromas and brings authentic holiday spirit to any festive gathering.

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Shrimp Scampi and Pasta with Herb Breadcrumbs

Seared shrimp tossed in a garlicky white wine-butter sauce over delicate capellini, topped with crunchy brown butter herb breadcrumbs. A quick yet elegant dinner that brings restaurant-quality comfort to a blustery weeknight.

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Crunchy Toffee Buckeyes

Peanut butter balls studded with crunchy toffee candy pieces are dipped in double-boiler melted chocolate, leaving the signature peanut butter eye visible on top. These sweet-salty, crunchy-creamy confections are an irresistible game-day treat that disappears fast from any snack spread.

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Peanut Butter S'mores Ice Cream Pie

A graham cracker crust is layered with peanut butter cream, chocolate ice cream, and torch-melted marshmallows, then drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce. This over-the-top frozen dessert combines the nostalgia of campfire s'mores with the richness of peanut butter cup ice cream in every gooey slice.

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Jalapeno-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce

Jumbo shrimp stuffed with fresh jalapeno strips and wrapped in bacon, pan-cooked until crisp and served with a homemade cherry cola ba

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Tequila-Lime Chicken Wings with Spicy Avocado Crema

Chicken wings baked at high heat are tossed in a tequila-lime-agave sauce and broiled until crisp, then served with a cool, spicy avocado crema for dipping. These sticky, tangy wings with their creamy dipping sauce are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any fiesta-themed party.

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Grilled Chopped Vegetable Salad

Blanched and grilled carrots, green beans, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, and radicchio chopped over Bibb lettuce with a light lemon vinaigrette. A vibrant, veggie-packed salad with beautiful char marks that makes eating clean feel anything but boring.

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Pureed Artichoke Crostini with Lime Salt

Smooth artichoke and spinach puree spread on garlic-rubbed toasted baguette rounds and garnished with thinly sliced radishes. Finished with a bright lime sea salt for a sophisticated appetizer.

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Refried Beans

Pinto beans simmered with cumin, coriander, and chipotle, mashed to a thick paste with some texture left for body, and finished with fresh lime. A flavorful, from-scratch staple that outshines any canned version and anchors the whole So-Cal menu.

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Everyone's Favorite Chicken

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