garlic

Garlic (allium sativum) is a part of the onion family (allium) that also includes chives. It is one of the oldest herbs that is found as part of human cuisine with usage dating back 4-6000 years. Because of this, garlic is used heavily in many of the world's cuisines. It is a staple of Mediterranean, Indian, and Asian cooking. The flavor of garlic is used to enhance many dishes, including rice, pasta, curries, stir fry, vegetarian dishes and many more. A number of sub-varieties are also used in cooking, such as elephant garlic (actually a leek), 0phioscorodon types. Garlic can come as fresh bulbs, small dehydrated chips, powder, fermented (black garlic), or as a paste usually preserved in oil, or water.

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• Spaghetti with Best-Ever Bolognese Sauce

  
  PikaChakula — Authority: 132
  No exaggerations here. This best-ever spaghetti dinner features a mouthwatering blend of beef, veggies, and warm garlic-tomato sauce atop a bed of al dente pasta. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds  lean ground beef chuck 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 ...
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• French Onion Beef Short Ribs

  
  PikaChakula — Authority: 132
  It takes a special recipe to turn basic pantry ingredients into an irresistible dish of beef short ribs atop cheesy toasted baguette slices. Ingredients: 3 pounds beef short ribs, cut in 3x2x2-inch pieces (6 pieces) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil ...
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• Slow-cooked lamb, rosemary and roasted garlic pie

  
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  Ive been on a pie-kick this Winter (well, actually all my life), and this one is by far my favourite. Tender, succulent lamb in a rich sauce flavoured with rosemary and sweet roasted garlic. I mean, is there anything better? Well yes, top that with a layer of crisp, buttery puff pastry and you have pie perfection.To ...
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• Honey-Dijon Barbecued Chicken

  
  PikaChakula — Authority: 132
  A flavorful marinade starring honey, mustard, and dry white or rose wine is simple to whip up?and gives chicken unbeatable flavor. Ingredients: 1 2 1/2 - 3 pound broiler-fryer chicken, quartered 1/2 cup white Zinfandel wine, apple juice, or apple cider 1/4 cup olive oil or cooking oil 1/4 cup honey 1/4 ...
  2 days ago

• Garlicky Grilled Chicken

  
  PikaChakula — Authority: 132
  For a fresh twist on grilled chicken, spread our easy-to-make garlic paste under the skin before grilling. Serve it with grilled veggies or corn on the cob. Ingredients: 1 3 - 3 1/2pound broiler-fryer chicken, halved 3 cloves garlic, quartered 2 teaspoons salt 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lemon, cut into wedges ...
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• epic prep: bún vermicelli bowl with tofu

  
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  A couple weeks ago, we found ourself in our old neighbourhood and decided to visit the Union , a restaurant that I’ve visited a few times with friends, but never with my husband. We ordered drinks and I ordered their bún vermicelli bowl with fish and it blew me away with how fresh everything tasted. I vowed that ...
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• Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

  
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  Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Roasted Garlic and Asiago Cheese - unbelievably good!
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• Whats Cropping Up in Your Garden

  
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  Were finally getting most of our planting done. My vintage trolley cart helps me transport things around in style. We always have to make adjustments to our crops as we learn. More onions and garlic this year, as ours only brought us through January last winter. We try to live on our garden for as long as we can. ...
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• mitsu-ken

  
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  Mom and I recently checked out Mitsu-kens new location...yup, they moved from that teeny shop and into another teeny shop, BUT now with lots of parking.Mom went with their fried saimin bento...$6.25 + tax...not much "stuff" in their fried saimin, so she wasnt too impressed with that, but their garlic chicken pieces ...
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• Vietnamese Chicken Salad

  
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  Chicken Recipes Since emigrating from Vietnam in the 1970s, Kia Dickinson has been generously sharing her incredible recipes with everyone she meets, including food editor… Ingredients: fish sauce,... Read More »
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• 9 Uses of Salt in Food Preparation

  
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  Summarizing what salt can do’s, experience based. 1) First and the foremost, for flavoring purposes, the salty taste. A plain bland tasting rice could be a satisfying meal when sprinkled with right amount of salt. It is among my choices … Continue reading →
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• Spatchcocked Chicken

  
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  Its funny how some recipes come to be. This one started out as a means to finally use up a few heads of roasted garlic that had been meandering around the fridge for a while. Luckily they were sharing a shelf with my preserved lemons and had become friendly. A few sprigs of rosemary asked if they could join the...
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• Grilled Sirloin Steak with Toppings Bar

  
  PikaChakula — Authority: 132
  The only thing better than a juicy steak straight from the grill is a selection of zesty toppings to go along with it. Invite guests to take their pick! Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for grates 2 sirloin steaks (each about 2 pounds and 1 inch thick) Coarse salt and ground pepper Sweet-Onion Relish (recipe ...
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• Roasted Buffalo Prawns

  
  PikaChakula — Authority: 132
  This novel twist on Buffalo wings is a terrific way to kick off a casual party. Serve the prawns and dip with cucumber spears, celery stalks, and wedges of crunchy fennel. Ingredients: Finely grated zest of 2 lemons (2 tablespoons), plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoon celery ...
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• Pan-Fried Garlic Steak and Potatoes

  
  PikaChakula — Authority: 132
  For a spur-of-the-moment steak dinner, top skillet-cooked cuts of beef with potatoes and grape tomatoes cooked with fragrant garlic. Ingredients: 12 cloves garlic 1 pound tiny new potatoes, scrubbed 4 6 ounces boneless beef rib eye or beef strip steaks 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup grape or cherry ...
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• Beef and Bean Stir-Fry

  
  PikaChakula — Authority: 132
  Searching for a quick dinner? Try a stir-fry. This one pairs strips of beef with broccoli florets, carrots, onions, and beans in a tangy orange-soy dressing. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 pound boneless beef top loin steak, trimmed of fat and cut in thin strips2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon chopped ...
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• Beef and Baby Spuds with Tomato-Olive Ragout

  
  PikaChakula — Authority: 132
  Top steaks and potatoes with a warm relish of cherry tomatoes, garlic, green olives, and fresh oregano. Ingredients: 1 pound baby potatoes, halved and/or quartered4 4 ounces beef steaks, 1/2 inch thick (flat iron, strip, sirloin, or ribeye)SaltGround black pepper4 teaspoons olive oil8 ounces cherry tomatoes3 ...
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• Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  
  PikaChakula — Authority: 132
  Redolent of garlic, cumin, and mint, these Middle eastern chicken kebabs can be served with basmati rice or flatbread. Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic, mashed into a paste½ cup lemon juice¼ cup olive oil2 tbsp. paprika1 tbsp. ground cumin1 tbsp. ground coriander½ tbsp. dried mint leavesKosher salt and freshly ground ...
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• Grilled Jerk Chicken

  
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  Chicken Recipes Jerk seasoning — here a spicy blend of garlic, onion, chiles, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon, though recipes vary — originated in Jamaica… Ingredients: papaya, allspice,... Read More »
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• Beef Larb

  
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  Since I had such a good time coming up with a recipe for dinner last night using only items already in my kitchen, I decided that I wanted to do the same tonight. I once again gave Dino a choice of what protein I should cook with (his options were tofu, ground beef, tilapia or pork tenderloin) and tonight, he chose ...
  5 days ago

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