In the Kitchen

INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef or turkey 2 eggs 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Toasted Cumin Cottonseed Oil 2 tsp cayenne pepper 2-3 oz bourbon 2 avocados 2 tomatoes Sharp cheddar, sliced 1 loaf ciabatta, cut in fourths   METHOD Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, eggs, Acala Farms Toasted Cumin Oil, cayenne pepper and bourbon. Lightly pack into four patties and and place on grill. Cook evenly to your desired temperature, flipping burgers after 10 minutes. Add cheddar slices 1-2 minutes before removing burgers from heat. Slice avocados and tomatoes. Slice ciabatta quarters to make buns and place on grill...

INGREDIENTS 1 cup white rice 1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Chili Cumin Cottonseed Oil Juice from 1 lime 1 orange pepper, diced 1 cup snap peas   METHOD In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to boil. Add rice. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is fully cooked. While the rice is cooking, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt in a bowl. Toss shrimp in spices. In a frying pan, melt butter. Add Acala...

INGREDIENTS 1 medium/large kohlrabi, peeled and diced 15-oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained 12-oz package frozen, shelled edamame 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil 2 tsp kosher salt or sea salt    METHOD  In a microwave-safe dish, add frozen edamame and 1/3-cup water, cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes and drain. Meanwhile, combine diced kohlrabi, and garbanzo beans in a bowl, add drained edamame and Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil. Mix well then sprinkle salt throughout and mix again. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Can be made 1 day...

INGREDIENTS Vinaigrette  3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil Salad 4 cups spinach washed and dried 2 cups bite-sized pieces of romaine lettuce 5 strawberries, sliced 1-1/2 oranges peeled 1/4 cup blue cheese  METHOD  To prepare the vinaigrette, whisk together balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil until emulsified. Place greens in a salad bowl. Add sliced strawberries. Sliced one peeled orange into rounds, then cut rounds in half. Squeeze the juice of the remaining half orange over...