In the Kitchen — Fried Shallot

INGREDIENTS 8 oz dried linguine 1 1/2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil 16 oz assorted mushrooms, such as white, baby portobello (cremini) and/or stemmed oyster mushrooms, thinly sliced Salt Freshly ground black pepper Generous 1/3 cup low-fat sour cream 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley 2 Tbsp finely chopped dill METHOD Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat the Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil in a large nonstick saute pan or skillet over medum-high heat. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring to...

INGREDIENTS 12 oz penne noodles (1 1/2 boxes) 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 Tbsp salted butter 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded 1 cup gruyère cheese, shredded 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil 1/4 cup dry white cooking wine Salt and pepper to taste   METHOD Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large pot, boil water and add pasta. Cook pasta for 2-3 minutes less than the package recommends. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of water. In a saucepan, melt butter and add heavy whipping cream. Bring to a light boil. Reduce...

INGREDIENTS 6 cups chopped romaine hearts 2 cups sliced red cabbage 2 crisp apples, diced 1 large pear, sliced 1 mango peeled and diced 3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tsp honey 1/4 cup Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese   METHOD In a bowl toss romaine, cabbage, apples, pear, mango and walnuts.   In a second bowl, whisk Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until it forms an emulsion. Pour over salad and toss. Sprinkle with blue cheese....