1. Fresh California Recipes

A blog celebrating California’s fresh coastal flavors with easy, vibrant recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

A bright kitchen counter with fresh seafood, citrus fruits, and herbs arranged invitingly beside an open recipe book.
A bright kitchen counter with fresh seafood, citrus fruits, and herbs arranged invitingly beside an open recipe book.
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Gallery

Snapshots of our freshest California-inspired dishes

A vibrant plate of grilled fish tacos topped with fresh avocado and a squeeze of lime on a rustic wooden table
A vibrant plate of grilled fish tacos topped with fresh avocado and a squeeze of lime on a rustic wooden table
Close-up of a colorful bowl of seasonal California salad with mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, and citrus segments
Close-up of a colorful bowl of seasonal California salad with mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, and citrus segments
Refreshing glass of a bright coastal-inspired citrus cooler with a sprig of mint on a sunlit patio
Refreshing glass of a bright coastal-inspired citrus cooler with a sprig of mint on a sunlit patio
A stack of golden-brown zucchini fritters served with a dollop of lemony yogurt on a white plate
A stack of golden-brown zucchini fritters served with a dollop of lemony yogurt on a white plate
Seaside picnic scene featuring a basket of fresh bread, cheese, and a jar of homemade berry jam with ocean waves in the background
Seaside picnic scene featuring a basket of fresh bread, cheese, and a jar of homemade berry jam with ocean waves in the background

Reviews

What our readers say about us

I love how the Coastal Cookbook brings fresh California flavors right to my kitchen. Every recipe feels like a mini beach getaway!

Anna Lee
Smiling woman cooking a vibrant seafood dish in a bright kitchen with coastal decor
Smiling woman cooking a vibrant seafood dish in a bright kitchen with coastal decor

San Diego

The step-by-step instructions are so clear and easy to follow, making healthy coastal meals doable even on busy weeknights.

Close-up of a colorful salad bowl with fresh veggies and a drizzle of dressing on a rustic wooden table
Close-up of a colorful salad bowl with fresh veggies and a drizzle of dressing on a rustic wooden table
Mark Wu

Santa Cruz

★★★★★
★★★★★