Grateful Thanksgiving Recipes
Grateful for California's Walnut Growers
We're grateful for California's walnut growers who work tirelessly to produce 99% of the nation's walnuts. Their dedication to nurturing these orchards year after year brings us one of our most treasured crops.
To celebrate this year's walnut harvest, we're sharing this beautiful Walnut Pie with Molasses and Orange recipe. It puts a sophisticated twist on the classic pecan pie, showcasing the rich, buttery flavor of locally grown walnuts with the warmth of molasses and bright notes of orange.
Here's to the growers and a bountiful harvest!
Walnut Pie with Molasses and Orange
Thankful for California's Almond Growers
We're thankful for the almond growers who produce 80% of the world's almonds right here in California. Their commitment to sustainable farming practices and dedication to their orchards ensure we can enjoy this nutritious crop for generations to come.
In celebration of this year's almond harvest, we're sharing our Almond-Crusted Salmon recipe—a fresh take on Thanksgiving that combines the crunch of California almonds with perfectly baked salmon. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an elegant addition to any pescatarian holiday celebration.
Cheers to our growers and a successful harvest season!
Celebrating California's Pistachio Growers
As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we're thankful for California's pistachio growers who produce 99% of U.S. pistachios. These dedicated farmers, primarily in the Central Valley, have turned California into a global pistachio powerhouse through their hard work and innovation.
To honor this year's pistachio harvest, we're sharing this stunning Pistachio-Sesame Cheese Ball recipe. Coated in crunchy California pistachios and toasted sesame seeds, it's a show-stopping appetizer that's as beautiful as it is delicious—the vibrant green pistachios make it a real centerpiece!
Here's to the growers and the harvest!
Thankful for Our Grape Growers
We're grateful for the growers who bring us California's incredible grape harvests. From the Central Valley to Napa and beyond, these farmers work tirelessly through every season to produce world-class crops that feed our families and enrich our lives.
In celebration of their hard work and this year's harvest, we're sharing this unique Roasted California Grape Stuffing with Candied Walnuts. Roasting the grapes intensifies their natural sweetness and creates beautiful caramelization that pairs perfectly with savory stuffing and crunchy candied walnuts. It's a dish that truly showcases California's agricultural diversity!
Here's to the growers who make it all possible!
Roasted California Grape Stuffing with Candied Walnuts
Grateful for Apple Growers Everywhere
We're thankful for the apple growers who tend their orchards through all seasons—from spring blossoms to autumn harvest. Their dedication brings us one of America's most beloved fruits and the cornerstone of so many holiday traditions.
In celebration of this year's apple harvest, we're sharing this gorgeous Dutch Apple Pie recipe. Unlike the crumb-topped American version, this European-style pie features a buttery, cookie-like crust and an elegant lattice top that lets the spiced apples truly shine. Simple ingredients—apples, cinnamon, lemon, and raisins—come together to create something magical.
Here's to the growers and a bountiful apple season!
Grateful for Oregon's Hazelnut Growers
This Thanksgiving, we're especially thankful for Oregon's hazelnut growers who produce 99% of the nation's hazelnuts. These dedicated farmers have made the Willamette Valley the hazelnut capital of the United States, carrying on generations of expertise and care for their orchards.
In celebration of this year's hazelnut harvest, we're sharing this elegant Herb-Scented Risotto with Toasted, Crushed Hazelnuts. The combination of creamy arborio rice with the crunch and rich, buttery flavor of Oregon hazelnuts creates a sophisticated side dish that's perfect for your Thanksgiving table. It's a beautiful way to showcase one of the Pacific Northwest's finest crops!
Here's to the growers and their incredible harvest!