In the Kitchen

Buttery Garlic Hot Wings

INGREDIENTS 4 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 Tbsp black pepper 2 tsp Acala Farms Chili Cumin Cottonseed Oil 4 lbs chicken wings 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 12 oz Sriracha hot sauce 4 Tbsp salted butter 1 Tbsp white vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice   METHOD In a large bowl, mix 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil, cayenne pepper, mustard, black pepper and Acala Farms Chili Cumin Cottonseed Oil. Reserve 2 tbsp of sauce. Rinse and dry chicken wings. Toss wings in sauce, and let marinate for 2...

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Tzatziki Sauce

INGREDIENTS 3 cups plain greek yogurt 1 english cucumber, finely chopped 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1 tsp lemon zest 1 lemon, juiced 3-6 sprigs of mint, finely chopped 1-3 Tbsp dry dill, to taste Salt to taste METHOD Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  Season to taste.  Enjoy over any meal you desire.  Image: The Wanderlust Kitchen 

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Curry Spice Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

INGREDIENTS Meatballs 1 lb ground turkey 2 tsp + 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 tsp Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil Salt, to taste 3 Tbsp Acala Farms Curry Spice Cottonseed Oil 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1 tsp brown mustard seed 4 shallots, thinly sliced 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cayenne pepper 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 2 tsp lime juice Tzatziki Sauce 3 cups plain greek yogurt 1 english cucumber, finely chopped 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1 tsp lemon zest 1 lemon, juiced...

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Toasted Cumin Chicken Fajitas

INGREDIENTS 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Toasted Cumin Cottonseed Oil 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 jalapeño, chopped 3 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cup thawed frozen corn 1 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp coarsely chipped cilantro 3 tsp white wine vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste Tortillas Optional: sour cream, shredded cheese   METHOD Butterfly the chicken breasts. In a medium bowl, combine cayenne pepper, coriander, salt and pepper. Toss chicken in seasoning, then sauté in a...

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