Cooking with Garlic: 5 Mouthwatering Recipes

Garlic Goodies

 Garlic is a pungent and aromatic bulb that is commonly used in cooking to add depth of flavor to a wide range of dishes. In this article, you can expect to find 5 unique and tasty recipes that all feature garlic as a key ingredient. Some examples of dishes that might be included in such an article could be garlic mashed potatoes, garlic bread, garlic shrimp, garlic chicken, and garlic pasta. These recipes are sure to appeal to garlic lovers and anyone looking to add some extra flavor to their cooking. Whether you're looking for a new way to use garlic in your cooking or just want to try some tasty and creative recipes, this article is sure to have something for you.

5 Recipe Ideas Using Garlic:

1. Garlic Butter Shrimp: In a pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Serve over pasta or rice for a simple and flavorful meal.

2. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut off the top of a head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in foil. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and caramelized. Squeeze the cloves out of the skin and mash them into boiled potatoes with butter and milk.

3. Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry: Sliced chicken is stir-fried with garlic, vegetables, and a sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Serve over rice or noodles for a quick and easy dinner.

4. Garlic Bread: Spread softened butter and minced garlic on slices of bread and bake until toasted. Serve as a side dish or appetizer.

5. Garlic Alfredo Sauce: In a pan, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant. Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, and cook until the sauce thickens. Toss with cooked pasta for a creamy and flavorful meal.

Here's the recipe for garlic butter shrimp:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

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  Salt and pepper, to taste

• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

2. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add the shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

4. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

5. Serve the shrimp over pasta or rice. Enjoy!

Here's the recipe for roasted garlic mashed potatoes:

Ingredients:

• 1 head garlic

• Olive oil

• 2 pounds (900 grams) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 1/2 cup milk

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

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   Cut off the top of the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with a little olive oil and wrap in foil.

3. Roast the garlic for 30-40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and caramelized.

4. In a large pot, add the potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

5. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter and milk, and mash the potatoes until smooth.

6. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skin and mash them into the potatoes.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve the mashed potatoes hot. Enjoy!

Here's the recipe for garlic chicken stir-fry:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

• 1 tablespoon oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, carrots, and broccoli)

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions:

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   In a large pan or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

2. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add the sliced chicken to the pan and cook until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

4. Add the mixed vegetables to the pan and stir-fry until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Pour the sauce into the pan and stir until the chicken and vegetables are coated.

6. Serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles. Enjoy!

Here's the recipe for garlic bread:

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick slices.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter and minced garlic.

4. Spread the garlic butter on both sides of the bread slices.

5. If desired, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the bread.

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   Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is toasted.

7. Serve the garlic bread warm. Enjoy!

Here's the recipe for garlic Alfredo sauce:

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Cooked pasta, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

2. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add the heavy cream to the pan and bring to a boil.

4. Reduce the heat to low and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

5. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Toss the cooked pasta with the garlic Alfredo sauce.

7. Serve the pasta hot. Enjoy!