In the Kitchen — Breakfast

Banana Bread

INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 1/2 cup Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup buttermilk   METHOD Heat oven to 325 degrees F.  In a bowl, whisk eggs. Add Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil, vanilla, sugar and bananas, mix well. In another bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.  Slowly add dry ingredients to banana mixture.  Add buttermilk, stirring gently to combine. Grease a 5-inch x 9-inch pan using Acala Farms...

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Chipotle Huevos Rancheros

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp + 2 tsp Acala Farms Smoky Chipotle Cottonseed Oil 4 chicken sausages, diced 1/2 cup salsa 4 large eggs 1/2 cup cheddar jack cheese, shredded 1 large avocado, diced 4 corn tortillas (6 inch), warmed Salt and pepper, to taste   METHOD In a medium skillet, warm 2 tsp Acala Farms Smoky Chipotle Cottonseed Oil. Add salsa and simmer 1 minute. Add chicken sausages and simmer until the sausages are heated through (about 5 minutes).  In another skillet, heat the remaining Acala Farms Smoky Chipotle Cottonseed Oil. Fry the eggs over easy and season with salt and pepper....

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Classic Eggs Benedict

Hollandaise Sauce (Makes Roughly 1 Cup)INGREDIENTS 2 large egg yolks 1 Tbsp water 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil METHOD In a medium saucepan, bring 2-3 inches of water to a boil. Whisk together egg yolks and water in a medium-sized stainless steel bowl. Place the bowl over the boiling water, making sure the bowl is not touching the water. Whisk until warm. Slowly incorporate the melted butter one tablespoon at a time until all the butter is added and sauce is thickened. Whisk...

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Asparagus & Gruyere Fritatta

INGREDIENTS 1 cup sliced asparagus (about 10 spears), trimmed 1-2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil  6 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 lb Gruyere cheese, cut into small cubes   METHOD Preheat oven broiler. Microwave asparagus in a little water until tender. In a large, ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil for 30 seconds. Add sliced asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. If using spears, arrange spoke-fashion in the skillet. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over asparagus and cook on medium for 5 minutes...

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