In the Kitchen

Fried Shallot Chardonnay Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS 2 tsp Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil 1/2 cup minced shallot 1 cup diced pancetta  1 glass chardonnay – Botham Vineyards Latitude 43 recommended  2 cups heavy cream 1 Tbsp chopped parsley   METHOD In a sauce pan, fry the minced shallots and diced pancetta with the Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil over medium heat.  Once golden brown, pour in chardonnay and heavy cream.  Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.  Add chopped parsley and mix.  Serve over pasta al dente topped with shaved romano or parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley. 

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Cereal Snack Mix

 INGREDIENTS 3 cups corn squares cereal 3 cups rice squares cereal 3 cups wheat squares cereal 1 cup peanuts 1 cup bite-size pretzels 4 Tbsp butter or margarine 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil* 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt   METHOD Heat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In an un-greased large roasting pan, melt butter in the oven then stir in Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil and seasonings. Gradually stir in cereal mixture until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring...

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Maple Roasted Cumin Sweet Potatoes

INGREDIENTS 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Chili Cumin Cottonseed Oil 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 2 Tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste   METHOD Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine syrup, lemon juice, Acala Farms Chili Cumin Cottonseed Oil, salt and pepper. Toss sweet potatoes in the mixture, coating thoroughly. Arrange potatoes and remainder of sauce in a 9-inch x 13-inch baking pan. Cover and place in oven, checking potatoes every 15 minutes and toss until tender, about 45 minutes to one hour.  Image: Key Ingredient 

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Slow Cooker Chipotle BBQ Meatballs

INGREDIENTS 2 lbs ground chicken 2 eggs, beaten 3 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 bottle (28 oz barbecue sauce) 1/2 cup orange juice (with pulp preferred) 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Smokey Chipotle Cottonseed Oil   METHOD Set oven to broil. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil, bread crumbs, onion, salt, and pepper. Add ground chicken and mix until combined. Grease 2 cookie sheets with remaining Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil....

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