- When a recipe calls for a “clove” of garlic, that’s a single piece from the “bulb” or “head,” which is made up of many cloves.
- Usually cloves need to be peeled; the fastest way to do this is to lay the flat side of a knife blade or your palm on it and smack it to pop the skin so it’s easy to peel.
- As garlic ages, green sprouts grow out of the center of the cloves. These are fine to eat, but they’re extra pungent.
- When cooking garlic, be careful not to burn it; burnt garlic has a really bitter taste.
- To clean your hands of the garlic smell, rub them against some stainless steel, like your sink basin.
Vegetarian recipes with garlic
- Arugula-Walnut Pesto
- Falafel with Tahini-Mint Sauce
- Fire Roasted Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas and Arugula
- Meatless Muffaletta Sandwiches
- Mixed Vegetable and Quinoa Stew
- Mustardy Portobello Mushroom Pasta
- Orzo with Citrus-”Cooked” Veggies, Avocado, and Feta
- Pasta with Asparagus, Olives, and Parmigiano Breadcrumbs
- Pasta with Yellow Squash and Tomatoes
- Patatas Bravas
- Risotto with Sundried Tomatoes, Asparagus, and Mushrooms
- Southwest Caesar Salad with Grilled Tempeh
- Spinach and Eggplant Lasagna
- Spring Vegetable Ragout with Fresh Pasta
- Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry
- Tomato Pesto with Whole Wheat Pasta
- Trenette with Pesto, Beans, and Potatoes
- Warm Orange-Fennel-Olive Salad with Grilled Tempeh








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stainless steel? that’s awesome! do you know how that works?