In the Kitchen — Entrées

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

 INGREDIENTS 2 lbs catfish fillets 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil Soft shell tacos Sour cream (topping) Shredded cheese (topping) Cilantro (topping) Salsa 1 1/2 cups frozen corn 2 tsp Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil 1 mango, diced 1 avocado, diced 2 roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 lime, juiced 2 tsp Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil   METHOD Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush catfish fillets with Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil. Bake in oven until cooked through, about 15 minutes. While fillets are cooking, sauté corn in Acala...

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Bacon Baked Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil 1 tsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1/2 cup bacon, chopped 2 Tbsp flour 4 cups heavy cream 1 tsp thyme 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese 1 lb macaroni noodles 1 head broccoli, cut into florets 1/2 cup bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste   METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a pot of water to boil and par-cook macaroni noodles. Cook chopped bacon in Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil in a large pan. Turn off heat and whisk...

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Butternut Squash and Andouille Sausage Bake

INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash peeled, seeded and cubed 1/3 yellow onion, chopped 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs Fresh thyme and sage, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper to taste 2 andouille sausages, chopped  1/4 cup Acala Farms Curry Spice Cottonseed Oil 8 oz crumbled blue cheese, optional   METHOD Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss squash, onion, breadcrumbs, thyme, sage and blue cheese in a bowl with Acala Farms Curry Spice Cottonseed Oil. Place mixture in a baking pan and place in oven. Lightly sauté the chopped sausage before adding to the mixture already baking in the oven....

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Jalapeño-Lime Burgers with Cilantro Avocado Aioli

INGREDIENTS Burgers 1 lb ground beef 1 egg 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp Acala Farms Jalapeño Lime Cottonseed Oil Salt or pepper to taste Burger buns  Aioli 2 eggs 1/2 lemon 1 avocado 2 tsp Acala Farms Cilantro Cottonseed Oil Salt and pepper to taste    METHOD In a bowl, beat egg until well mixed and a light yellow color. Add soy sauce and Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil along with salt and pepper, mix well. Add ground beef to bowl and mix with marinade. Cover and let sit while making aioli. In a medium-sized bowl, beat eggs until mixed and a...

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