Do garlic's bold and intense flavors intimidate you? Are you tired of that lingering flavor that seems to take over your breath forever? Don't worry! I have a solution that makes the garlic mild, creamy, and unbelievable! It's easy, can be prepared in advance, and the garlic can be used for just about anything; a spread for pizza, part of a marinade or salad dressing, or even left whole for some delicious and decadent garlic flavor. And if that weren't sweet enough, garlic has so many health benefits! For starters, it boosts your immune system, can help lower cholesterol, and can help with poor digestion. So seriously, go gaga for garlic!
Roasted Garlic
A head of garlic (or more depending on how much you want)
2 teaspoons of olive oil per garlic head
Pre-heat the oven to 425. Take the head of garlic and cut off the top part so that the garlic cloves are exposed. Next, pour the olive oil on top of the garlic so that the tops of the cloves are covered in oil. Wrap the garlic head in tin foil. Bake at 425 for about 30-40 minutes, until the garlic is soft and a little bit browned. Allow to cool.
Now comes the fun part! Carefully start squeezing each individual garlic clove. As you do this, the garlic should pop out of the skin. Use a fork if you need a little extra help. You can keep the garlic cloves whole, or you can mash them to act as a spread. Be creative!
Suggestion: Currently eating these whole, mixed with whole-wheat penne, tomatoes, asparagus, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper! Mmmmmmm.
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