Misto Refillable Oil Sprayer vs Pam

Skip the Pam Non-Stick Spray with a Misto Oil Sprayer.

This Can Get Sticky
One of my pet peeves in cooking is purchasing can after can of non-stick spray.  Just about all cooks use them but I would need to get at least three different flavors to cover all of my baking / sauteing needs.  You know, Butter flavored for baking, Olive Oil for Italian dishes, Canola Oil for everything else.
Even worse is the unavailability of organic olive oil choices.  I can purchase organic olive oil in bulk at Sam's Club which I do and per quart is is way more economical than buying these little spray cans.  Then there are the propellant fumes and alcohol smell.  Not something I liked adding to my meals.

I received a fabulous set of Rinaldo's Organic Garlic Gold Oil products for Christmas.  Rinaldo makes gourmet garlic specialty products so just imagine a garlic lover's dreamland!  With organic garlic olive oil this good, you want to savor it.  Primarily it is better to finish a dish with a light spray of extra virgin olive oil rather than cook with it.  The cooking heat pretty much destroys the flavorful bloom of the extra virgin so it is best added last or spritzed on.

Misto Mister
You can find oil misters in most specialty cooking stores like Sur la Tab.  The one that I purchased is by Misto but other brands pretty much offer the same operation.  You twist off the top and add your oil to the sprayer.  Once it is in place you use the top with its attached plunger to add air to the canister.  There's no chemical propellent involved, only pure air.  Pump it to the desired pressure and your oil will spray easily and evenly.  The Misto's instructions say to release the pressure by unscrewing the cap when not in use.  I've left it pumped and pressurized with no problems.

The best thing is that I get to choose the types of oils I want and there are no added fumes, chemicals or propellants. How does it work?  Fantastic.  Just as effective as the non-stick aerosol sprays.  Since the Misto is refillable, there are no more empty Pam cans ending up in a landfill somewhere.  Perfect.

I use the Misto Oil Sprayer in place of Pam for all my baking, cooking & grilling needs.

Easy Agave Chicken

Sweet, succulent rotisserie chicken marinated and basted in Organic Blue Agave Syrup and served over Spanish Rice. Easy, elegant and so delicious! Ole'!

This time of year we're so busy squeezing the most out of the waning days of summer. Nobody, (I know anyway), wants to be stuck in the kitchen cooking. We've done a lot of grilling this season but this chicken was done indoors in my Showtime Rotisserie Oven. Yep, just set it and forget it! Here's how easy it is:

Easy Agave Rotisserie Chicken

Marinade chicken in this mixture for at least 3 hours prior to cooking or overnight:

• 4 tbsps Naturel Organic Blue Agave Sweetener

• 1 tsp Chipotle Blend Seasoning by B-B-Q Grill

• 4 tbsps of your favorite Barbecue Sauce

Load your marinaded chicken pieces into the rotisserie basket or lay on the grill. Cook until there is no pink in the middle. The Agave allows the chicken to completely caramelize, giving it a sweet, golden color. Serve over Spanish Rice for a truly authentic southwestern experience!