{"id":1378,"date":"2012-01-24T02:01:18","date_gmt":"2012-01-24T02:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/wp\/?p=1378"},"modified":"2012-01-24T02:02:29","modified_gmt":"2012-01-24T02:02:29","slug":"ten-things-to-do-with-roasted-garlic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mrsbutterfingers.com\/?p=1378","title":{"rendered":"TEN THINGS TO DO WITH ROASTED GARLIC"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Slow roasting whole heads of garlic with a drizzle of oil concentrates the flavors and adds a caramelized note that enhances garlic’s natural sweetness.\u00a0 The flavor of the garlic becomes mellow and delicate.\u00a0 The cloves soften and are easy to squeeze from their skins.\u00a0\u00a0 Store the garlic in an airtight container in the refrigerator and the roasted garlic will keep for a week.<\/p>\n

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ROASTED GARLIC<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>2 whole heads garlic<\/p>\n

2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil<\/p>\n

Method:<\/p>\n

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/p>\n

Remove any loose paper skin from the heads of garlic, taking care to leave the heads intact and the cloves covered.<\/p>\n

Slice 1\/2 inch off the top of each head to expose the cloves; discard the tops.<\/p>\n

Put the heads in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with the oil.\u00a0 Gather the foil around the garlic in a pouch and put the pouch in a samll baking dish (in case the oil leaks).<\/p>\n

Roast until the garlic is completely soft and golden brown, 60 to 70 minutes.<\/p>\n

Let cool briefly and then push the soft garlic from the skin.<\/p>\n

This is what to do with roasted garlic:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Stir into mashed potatoes, and serve with roasted pork.<\/p>\n

2. Stir into cooked vegetables.<\/p>\n

3. Use as spread for sandwiches along with thinly sliced ham.<\/p>\n

4. For a quick appetizer spread onto crackers topped with soft goat cheese and cherry tomato halves.<\/p>\n

5. Spread the roasted garlic onto toasted baguette slices and top with chopped kalamata olives.<\/p>\n

6. Stir into the drippings from a roast for a savory gravy to spoon over Yorkshire pudding.<\/p>\n

7. Whisk the roasted garlic into a vinaigrette to use on a hearty chopped\u00a0 and layered salad.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 Top a baked potato with butter and roasted garlic, a sprinkle of sea salt and a good twist of freshly ground pepper.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 Mix into freshly cooked\u00a0 pasta, add extra-virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Add roasted garlic to hummus and serve with home-made pita crisps.<\/p>\n

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I would love to hear what you do with roasted garlic.\u00a0 Send me your comments and recipes.<\/p>\n

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