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The Golden State has emerged as America’s culinary capital. In the late 1970s, California chefs created California cuisine, an innovative hybrid that favors simple preparations using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. It has also benefited from Asian, Mediterranean, and Latin influences. No fad, California cuisine today is an important contemporary culinary approach that has caught on throughout the country. The Golden State can also claim inspiration for many of our favorite foods. Though the hamburger had been around, the illustrous cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena in 1920. Other California creations include the Popsicle, hot fudge sundae, canned fruit cocktail, and French dip sandwich. In the 1930s, Hollywood's Brown Derby restaurant was the birthplace of both the Cobb salad and Shirley Temple. Creamy Green Goddess Dressing was dreamed up by a San Francisco chef in the 1920s. More recently, the fruit smoothie, fish taco, and California sushi roll have come out of the Golden State to nationwide success. Almost all of America’s almonds, walnuts, olives, artichokes, pistachios, and 9 of every 10 bottles of wine that we drink come out of California.

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Stephan's Broiled Salmon Pesto

Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by WENSMITH

Salmon takes the pesto flavor really well and it was just the thing to use up the pesto in my fridge. Like with other reviewers, the crust eluded me. I will make this again though, and maybe cheat and try some bread crumbs over the pesto. This is awesome served with polenta and a green veggie like broccoli, green beans, or asparagus.

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Cinnamon and Lime Chicken Fajitas

Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by WENSMITH

These are totally tasty and I make this pretty often. They come together easily and the flavor is just great. I do prefer to use green onions when I have them, but they are a wonderful meal made just as written.

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Peggy's Broccoli Casserole

Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by shelly

people...chill out there are ways to cut the fat and steam the broccoli to make healthier. (So you lost lots of weight, good for you but dont preach.) This is a good recipe try it after you cut the fat.

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