Salted Hazelnut Toffee

French Beef Sandwich

Crispy French bread rolls spread with tarragon-cornichon mayo and filled with leftover beef bourguignon, lettuce, and tomato.

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Hot Spinach and Crab Dip

Cream cheese, spinach, and lump crabmeat are seasoned with Worcestershire, dry mustard, paprika, and cayenne, topped with panko breadcrumbs, and baked until golden and bubbling. This rich, savory dip is an irresistible crowd-pleaser that disappears fast at any dinner party or gathering.

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Cherry Cream Cheese Galette

A buttery food-processor crust is spread with cream cheese-egg yolk filling, mounded with fresh cherries tossed in cornstarch, folded at the edges, brushed with egg wash, and sprinkled with crunchy Demerara sugar. This rustic, free-form galette delivers all the charm of a homemade cherry pie with a fraction of the fuss.

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Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard Sauce

Salmon fillets baked with a creamy honey-mustard sauce made with Dijon, mayo, and fresh chives. A simple weeknight main that feels elegant enough for company.

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"Everything" Savory Potato Waffles with Smoked Salmon

Crispy grated potato waffles seasoned with homemade everything bagel spice, topped with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, capers, and dill. A clever brunch-meets-dinner creation that captures all the flavors of a New York bagel spread.

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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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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

A velvety avgolemono-style soup with orzo and shredded chicken in a rich egg-lemon broth, garnished with fresh dill. A comforting, silky Greek classic that warms the soul with bright citrus flavor in every spoonful.

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Cherry Coconut Scuffins

Mini muffins studded with dried cherries and sweetened coconut, made with coconut sugar and Greek yogurt. A brunch-perfect bite-sized treat with a toasted coconut topping.

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Aperol Spritz Martini

Aperol and vodka shaken together and strained into a frozen martini glass, finished with a splash of bubbly prosecco. A clever renovation of the classic Italian spritz that swaps the wine glass for a martini glass with added spirit.

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