In the Kitchen

Lemon Garlic Chicken with Creamed Corn

INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 4 skin-on chicken drumsticks 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 Tbsp flour 2 lemons (finely grated zest of one, juice of both) 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 lb frozen corn 3/4 cup whole mile 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives METHOD Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil in a large, non-stick, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper and 2 Tbsp. flour. Add to the skillet and cook, turning until golden...

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Lobster Mashed Potatoes

Adapted from a recipe developed by Mastro’s Restaurants, Los Angeles, CA INGREDIENTS 2.5 lbs peeled and quartered Idaho® potatoes 5 oz heavy cream 4 oz salted butter 1 tsp iodized salt 1-2 tsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 2 pinches white pepper 1 each lb Maine Lobster, steamed, chilled, shelled, and tail cut in 8 pieces 4 oz salted butter 1 tsp McCormickOld Bay® seasoning 1 Tbsp charred scallions, 1/4-inch cut METHOD Boil or steam potatoes until they are fork tender. In a large mixer with the whisk attachment add potatoes, cream, butter, salt and pepper, and Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil and whip on low speed for two minutes...

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Seared Filet Mignon with Shallot Oil

INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp black peppercorns 1 tsp salt 4 filet mignon steaks 3 Tbsp Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil 2 shallots minced (optional) 2 Tbsp cognac Crumbled bleu cheese (optional) METHOD Coat the filets with fresh ground peppercorns and salt. Place a large cast iron or heavy-duty skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it. Add half of the Acala Farms Fried Shallot Oil, allow it to get very hot and add the steaks. Cook over a high flame for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes for rare, 3 minutes for medium-rare. Flip the steaks, drizzle remaining Acala...

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Linguine and Mushrooms

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...

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