Recipes from California

This isn't just any spinach artichoke dip; it's a California Pizza Kitchen classic, reimagined for your kitchen. Bold, cheesy, and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This pasta favorite from CPK has a hefty dose of tequila in the sauce that gives it its signature flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

You'll notice that there is no root beer in this recipe. It's titled as such because the unique blend of ingredients creates a root beer like flavor (with a kick!)


Time:   under 30 minutes

Romaine and iceberg lettuce with corn, black beans, BBQ chicken, herby ranch sauce, and homemade tortilla strips.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Love hummus? Try this delicious copycat recipe of California Pizza Kitchen's popular appetizer made from cannellini beans instead of the typical...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Crock pot magic: tender, smoky spareribs slow-cooked in a savory mix of brown sugar, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Ribs just got a...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This copycat CPK pizza brings the Thai flavor with a spicy peanut sauce, shredded carrots and cilantro. If you're up for a delicious kitchen...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This flavorful cheesecake uses lower fat ingredients so you can indulge in a sweet treat without the guilt.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with baking powder, salt, baking soda, flour, sugar, zucchini, oil, raisins or nuts, cinnamon, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This CPK copycat BBQ chicken pizza with red onion, gouda, and a honey-infused crust will seriously change the way you do pizza night (or make pizza night a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Real flaked crab with bean sprouts, carrots, and cilantro helps make up a delicious dipper. Warm plum sauce with vinegar and soy provides a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with soy sauce, avocado, mayonnaise, nori, Japanese rice, white vinegar, sugar, imitation crab


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with onion, celery seed, poultry seasoning, salt, oil, milk, margarine or butter, bread crumbs, cream of chicken soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Cheddar cheese, green chiles, onion, butter, rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, bay leaf, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with carrots, potatoes, chuck roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with rice, ripe olives, black pepper, salt, ground beef, water, tomato sauce, green bell pepper, garlic, onion

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, cumin, Japanese eggplants, pizza dough, red onion, fresh cilantro, fresh...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oil, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, kidney beans, Italian tomatoes, white rice, green stuffed olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, canola oil, garlic, onions, dry red wine, beef stock, prunes, water, zucchini, mushrooms

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with dry mustard, water, white rice, ground beef, green pepper, tomato, Mozzarella cheese, beef bouillon cubes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lettuce, shrimp, corn tortillas, tomatoes, avocados, green chilies, green onions, parsley, teriyaki sauce, white wine vinegar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with seasoned salt, water, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, guacamole, hamburger buns, mayonnaise, butter

Method:   stovetop, indoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with peanuts, butter, sweetened condensed milk, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onion, celery, flour, clam juice, red bell pepper, carrot, clams, tomato concasse, red pepper flakes, potato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground beef, yellow corn meal, milk, ripe olives, Cheddar cheese, egg, chili seasoning mix, seasoned salt, tomatoes, whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with crushed red pepper, onion, sweet red peppers, garlic, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, Burgundy wine, oregano, fresh parsley, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with wine vinegar, soy sauce, dry mustard, garlic, olive oil, rosemary, sherry or apple juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with French bread, mayonnaise, sharp cheddar, green or red bell pepper, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sourdough or French bread, crab meat, mayonnaise, green onions, Swiss cheese, garlic salt, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with avocado, flour tortilla, Roma tomato, ranch salad dressing, ham, turkey, lettuce, Swiss cheese, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tomatoes, black olives, alfalfa sprouts, white poultry meat, tortilla chips, Camembert or mozzarella cheese, jalapeno peppers, peppercorns, spinach, artichoke hearts

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lime juice, avocados, white onion, yellow bell pepper, poblano chile pepper, garlic, vegetable oil, dry white wine, water or chicken stock, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Italian salad dressing, dry black-eyed peas, green bell pepper, onion, green onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with dried herbs, salt, lemon zest, black pepper, olive oil, romaine lettuce, arugula, red cabbage


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with tomatoes, tomato juice, onion, celery, green bell pepper, green onions, cucumber, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with lemon, parsley, chicken broth, chicken, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, rosemary, garlic, white cooking wine

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dill pickles, white bread, dip, ham, Swiss cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes