2026 RANCH & RESTAURANT POP-UP RECIPE COLLECTION
Around the World with Beef
Recently, we invited twenty California food and culinary social media influencers to get a first-hand look at beef from the cattle ranch to a one-of-a-kind, Instagram-worthy dining experience. These content creators spent an afternoon on the Flying 'F' Ranch in San Diego County with owners and operators Alli and Bryce Fender. In the evening, it was on to part two of this ranch-to-table tour with a sunset dining experience at the home of San Diego food blogger, cookbook author, and on-camera host, Whitney Bond. Here are the six amazing beef recipes Whitney created for the event. Enjoy!
getting enough protein
What Does 25 Grams of Protein Look Like?
Registered Dietitian Kori Dover stopped by KXTV’s Your California Life to talk about how to get the protein you need, some easy recipes, and more:
- Beef, the Delicious Solution to your Protein Puzzle
- A 3-ounce cooked serving of Lean Beef has 25 grams of high-quality protein plus 10 essential nutrients for around 170 calories.
- One way to identify lean cuts is to look for the words “loin” and “round”
- Pairing foods to build a healthy plate.
Fuel Your Year
recipe spotlight
Air Fryer Korean Beef
Air Fryer Korean Beef from BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com is a quick and easy Asian-inspired dish that’s gluten-free and a perfect post-workout recipe to keep your wellness goals in line. Bonus: This recipe is American Heart Association approved. Chef Dagan in the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner culinary center takes you through the recipe.
podcast
Meat Up with California Ranchers
This brand new series will have you meet the people, families, and communities behind California's beef industry.
In each episode, we'll sit down with cattle ranchers and beef producers from across the state to hear their stories--how they care for their cattle, the land, and the traditions that make California ranching so unique.
From the Ranch to Your Table
Nutrition
CBC Registered Dietitian Receives
Leadership Award
We’re proud to celebrate CBC’s Kori Dover, Director of Food and Nutrition Outreach, for receiving the Let’s Eat Healthy Leadership Award from the Dairy Council of California! As a registered dietitian, Kori has been a driving force in advancing nutrition education—working with health professionals, school nutrition leaders and chefs to promote balanced diets that include both beef and dairy. Her leadership and collaboration continue to strengthen industry partnerships and expand access to science-based nutrition education. Congratulations, Kori!
pasture-to-plate
California Local Beef Directory
If you're a California shopper interested in purchasing beef directly from California's ranchers, our California Local Beef Directory can help you connect to California ranchers and beef producers who sell direct to consumers.