In the Kitchen

INGREDIENTS 3 ears corn, husks removed 8 oz smoked chicken or turkey breast, cut into strips 1/3 cup raisins, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup grated carrots 4 or 5 large scallions, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp honey 1 tsp dijon-style mustard 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Smoky Chipotle Cottonseed Oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper   METHOD Heat grill to medium-high. If using a gas grill, preheat to medium-high (450 degrees F). Rinse the ears of corn and wrap individually, still damp, in aluminum foil. Transfer to the grill,...

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....

INGREDIENTS 5 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Salt and pepper 3-4 Tbsp Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 cup flour 2 Tbsp butter 1 large onion, chopped 3 tsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 4 cups hot water 3 beef bouillon cubes 2 chicken bouillon cubes 2 cans (12 oz each) stewed tomatoes with juice 2 cups frozen sliced okra 4 green onions, sliced 1/2 lb small shrimp, peeled, deveined and cooked   METHOD...

INGREDIENTS Crawfish Stock Crawfish shells* 1 cup diced onion 3/4 cup celery, large dice 1/2 cup green pepper, large dice 3/4 cup tomatoes, large dice 1 bay leaf 1-2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tsp whole black peppercorns Bisque 4 qt crawfish stock* 1 cup white wine 1 1/4 lb butter, unsalted 5 cups flour 3 cups onion, small dice 2 cups celery, small dice 1 cup green pepper, small dice 1 cup red pepper, small dice 1 qt tomato purée, canned 5 cups heavy cream 2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cayenne...