In the Kitchen — Dips and sauces

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. 

INGREDIENTS 3 cups plain greek yogurt 1 english cucumber, finely chopped 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1 tsp lemon zest 1 lemon, juiced 3-6 sprigs of mint, finely chopped 1-3 Tbsp dry dill, to taste Salt to taste METHOD Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  Season to taste.  Enjoy over any meal you desire.  Image: The Wanderlust Kitchen