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(Text)HERB & SPICE COMPANION- 56 –
Care: Place a thick layer of mulch over
the soil to protect the garlic during
the winter. Cold climates call for more
mulch, hot climates less. Remove the
mulch after the last frost in spring, then
water thoroughly. Snip off any flowers to
promote bulb growth. Weed regularly.In the Kitchen
Dishes: salads, soups, sauces, dress-
ings, marinades, stir-fries, pastas, pizzas,
roasts (just about anything)
Prep: Simply pull apart the garlic bulb
to separate the number of cloves you’ll
need for a recipe. If your recipe calls for
crushed garlic, use a garlic press or the
flat side of a kitchen knife against the
side of one clove. Place the blade flat
over the clove, then press down firmly
with the palm of your hand, using your
weight to thoroughly flatten the garlic.
Peel off the skin, then chop or mince
(see chopping tips on page 26).
Serve: Garlic goes well with just about
any savory dish. Raw garlic is hard,
pungent, and spicy; finely minced, it’s
sprinkled into salads, soups, dressings,
salsas, guacamole, and sauces like pesto
and aioli. When cooked, the flavor is
smoother and relatively mild. Roast
whole garlic alongside beef, pork, lamb,
or chicken; chop or mince garlic, and add
to stir-fries, curries, pasta sauces, cooked
veggies, and rice. Use these pairing sug-
gestions as a starting point, then go wild
and add garlic to whatever you like!PAIRINGS
Vegetables: artichoke,
asparagus, avocado, carrots,
celery, eggplant, mushrooms,
onions, peas, peppers, potatoes,
tomatoes, zucchini
Proteins: beans, beef, chicken,
cheeses, eggs, fish and seafood,
pork, sausage
Seasonings: basil, bay leaf,
cayenne, cumin, ginger, honey,
lemon juice, oregano, parsley,
red pepper flakes, rosemary, soy
sauce, thyme, Worcestershire
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