An incredible way to simply roast GARLIC
to its rich caramel luscious state.
Last week while I was getting ready to bake some savoury muffins...
I had in view a large braid of garlic staring at me.
I had in view a large braid of garlic staring at me.
Hmm...I wondered if I could roast those bulbs differently this time around.
Usually, I would never consider roasting such a fresh garlic so soon.
There are so few times in which we do have fresh
garlic cloves like these to aromatize our dishes.
So...why was I thinking that I should be roasting them?
Usually, I wait a little longer as they slightly age to
get everything they have left to give me.
Well...if you're curious to how this thought process
all started...here's how this story went.
One day, Mom was picking me up for our day out together. As I got into her car...there happened to be a distinctive stench inside. Of course...I was planning to politely ask her...what the heck?!?......and before I uttered another word she pulls out this plumpy, beautiful braid of garlic bulbs. Ahh...my very first fresh garlic braid of the season. It was actually my step-dad who had sent it to me because of course, he does want to continue supporting me in my kitchen endeavours ;o))
I was so touched...this was actually better than receiving flowers, chocolate or even perfume! well, at least at that moment it truly felt that way. Nonetheless, we both agreed that we certainly couldn't have this stench trailing with us during the car ride. We were also already running late in our appointments and no real time to run back into my home. Therefore, my Mommy brilliantly said..."It's alright...let's just put it in the trunk and tie the bag"...famous last words...and what's my excuse...was my brain totally in the clouds that very SUNNY day?
I was so touched...this was actually better than receiving flowers, chocolate or even perfume! well, at least at that moment it truly felt that way. Nonetheless, we both agreed that we certainly couldn't have this stench trailing with us during the car ride. We were also already running late in our appointments and no real time to run back into my home. Therefore, my Mommy brilliantly said..."It's alright...let's just put it in the trunk and tie the bag"...famous last words...and what's my excuse...was my brain totally in the clouds that very SUNNY day?
We went on merrily with our day without one thought to what may be happening to those fresh garlics.
At the end of our lengthy day...I was dropped off...I took my parcels including the plastic bag with the stenchy garlic and bid my Mom a nice evening...and again, a big thanks for the lovely thought.
At the end of our lengthy day...I was dropped off...I took my parcels including the plastic bag with the stenchy garlic and bid my Mom a nice evening...and again, a big thanks for the lovely thought.
When I unpacked the bag, the poor garlic heads were not only humid...
they were looking like wrinkly prunes.
I was staring at them in horror. Oh my...what had we done!?!
How could I not think that between the heat hitting the car trunk and the garlic
being closed up in the plastic bag...that this wouldn't have happened?!?
Well...I just started convincing myself that this could only be temporary. I was going to hang the braid so that it could dry and miraculously plump itself back up to its original state. Two days had gone by...the miracle hadn't happened yet :o(
I called my step-dad...told him what we had done to his very thoughtful gift. Then, what he had to say was not only sweet but misleadingly hopeful. He said "Oh, don't you worry...garlic is resiliently strong...give it time...everything will be fine." I really wanted to believe him. I had never had this happen before to precious garlic. I figured he must know something I don't know! It turns out...he knew diddly squat...he was just trying to be non-critical and supportive I guess.
I called my step-dad...told him what we had done to his very thoughtful gift. Then, what he had to say was not only sweet but misleadingly hopeful. He said "Oh, don't you worry...garlic is resiliently strong...give it time...everything will be fine." I really wanted to believe him. I had never had this happen before to precious garlic. I figured he must know something I don't know! It turns out...he knew diddly squat...he was just trying to be non-critical and supportive I guess.
Therefore, being the person that I am...I never throw food away.
Oh, no...I will always come up with something.
The ‘something’ idea came at the same time I got my ingredients
together for my savoury gluten-free cheddar ham muffins.
I ‘googled’ what I was thinking about doing in case I may be going about it in the wrong way. The closest method I found to mine was at simplyrecipes.com...which was interesting, however not what I had in mind. Therefore, I figured my method might just be clever enough to work fine.
Before I came up with this method...I used to individually wrap each garlic head or put all garlic heads on one flat roasting pan and cover them all under the same foil umbrella.
I realized that after having tried this very simple method shown below...
I honestly can't reason why I would go back to that longer process.
Therefore, here is my very clever (at least I think so) method on how to roast garlic
to get the buttery cloves or garlic purée treasure out of every bulb.
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INGREDIENTS:
. 12 biological garlic bulbs
. olive oil
. 12 paper muffin liners
PREPARATION:
. Pre-heat oven to: 375F/190C/Gas5
. Place oven rack at the bottom level.
. Use a 12 unit muffin pan. Place the paper liners throughout.
. Use a 12 unit muffin pan. Place the paper liners throughout.
. Slice off the top parts of each pointed garlic bulb head... enough to expose the beginning of each bulb.
. Pour 1/2 tsp. (2.5ml) of olive oil in each paper liner.
. Pour 1/2 tsp. (2.5ml) of olive oil in each paper liner.
. Place the garlic's cut part down in each individual muffin holder...give each one a little twist on the oil.
. Cover the pan completely and wrap tightly with one piece of aluminium foil.
. Bake for 35-40 minutes depending on garlic head sizes.
Note: Elephant garlic is considered more closely related to the family of leeks and does not have the same health benefits as regular garlic. If you are to roast this garlic type...allow a slightly longer roasting period.
Here are two options for as to the texture the roasted garlic will take:
. If you want to have the whole clove without it falling apart... uncover the pan immediately after taking it out of the oven. Turn the heads over and let it cool until you can handle them to gently squeeze out the soft cloves.
. If your intention is to purée the cloves...
leave it covered for another 30 minutes before uncovering.
Since the cooking process keeps going with the heat and steam...
the cloves will be much more of a buttery texture.
Storage:
. Store the garlic under oil in a sealed glass jar for a month or so in the refrigerator.
A mix of olive and grape seed oil works best.
. Roasted garlic freezes very well also.
Here's an idea...place purée in ice cube trays...
once frozen...pop them out and place in a ziploc bag.
Full cloves can be frozen in the ziploc as is with a drizzle of oil.
. Roasted garlic freezes very well also.
Here's an idea...place purée in ice cube trays...
once frozen...pop them out and place in a ziploc bag.
Full cloves can be frozen in the ziploc as is with a drizzle of oil.
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I think most would agree that the flavours which
roasted garlic imparts on a dish are truly wonderful.
Corn on the cob flavoured by:
a blend of pureed garlic, melted unsalted butter, olive oil and a pinch sea salt.
a blend of pureed garlic, melted unsalted butter, olive oil and a pinch sea salt.
Here are other foods where I love putting ROASTED clove or puréed GARLIC:
* Bread spreads * Dips *
* Butter spread blends with herbs * Fish or Meat dishes *
* Potatoes...baked or mashed * Pasta and Grain dishes * Pesto sauces *
* Pizza spread * Salad dressing * Soups and stews *
* Spread mixed with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar *
* Tomato sauces * Vegetables grilled *
Have you...OR...do you like to roast garlic?
Is your method one you'll stick to...OR...are you willing to try something new?
Where do you enjoy adding this sweetly delicious roasted garlic?
Sweet caramelized wishes,
Foodessa
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73 comments:
Your method looks brilliant and I will absolutely be trying it! Roasted garlic is one of those ingredients that adds so much flavor to so many dishes. I love to spread it on fresh bread with a drizzle of olive oil -- it's heavenly! Your savory muffins look delicious too!
Absolutely wonderful post. Love garlic in any form in my diet. And this sounds incredible to include these wonder food in my menu. Thanks for sharing such innovative ideas with all.
Take care.
Garlic is a delicious addition to meals! Very interesting method; I've never ever seen it done like that before (even on cooking shows!) And those muffins look SO good; I shall be making them this weekend for the family because I've got 5 days off study coming up :D
Is roasted garlic the new muffin daaaaaahling? Did someone forget to tell me?
HOw I love roasted garlic, great method.
*kisses* HH
You can't beat roasted garlic. It has so many uses! Fantastic pictures! I really need to work on my picture taking skills. I could use some lessons from you. :)
That's very clever way to roast garlic..I usually packed them with tin foil. Bet these cheddar muffins taste heavenly!
Angie
I have never seen this idea in the muffin dish. Did you come up with it? If so brilliant and bravo. I love garlic in smashed potatoes.
This is a brilliant idea. I also spent precious minutes wrapping each clove in foil. I can't wait to give this a try. I love spreading roasted garlic on fresh bread. Thanks for sharing such a delicious and simple idea!
I think I roasted garlic once or twice but never put in a muffin tint! Lovely post and clever on what to do with the garlic!
Other than that, ham muffins look so good!
Wow, love roasted garlic, but never did it...thank you so much for the post...will definitely try your method...I have a whole bag of garlic from Costco ;-)
Your step-dad and I couldn't help laughing...you are too much!
We were very impressed at what you have done with what someone else would have called disaster!
Your creativity around everything you touch never cease to amaze us.
We take advantage of it by trying many different dishes you have prepared. So far, everything we've made, we loved.
We use garlic in so many of our own dishes and this method of yours is certainly interesting. We will be trying this one soon for sure.
Love those muffins they look so deliciously filling. What a nice accompaniement with a tossed salad.
A nice glass of wine with this?
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Your two number 1 fans.
With love,
Mammita & Pappito
I love roasted garlic and I've never known how...until now! :)
What a great idea! I usually roast garlic as needed - which is silly. I am totally going for the muffin tin method and then storing a whole bunch ina jar in the fridge!
Roasted garlic ? I thought maybe you would add them in your muffins! ;p It must be so good to roast then puree them for future use. So handy!
I LOVE roast garlic on crusty bread. That IS a clever way to do it! Thank you very much!
Claudia: Thank you, thank you for persevering with this recipe. I use roasted garlic often and will be doing your recipe and preserving them in oil. You've made me culinarily happy!
Best,
Bonnie
I happened upon you today, Looks like you have a great blog here... I for one Love roasted garlic, it is one of my favorite ingredients!
I haven't roasted garlic in awhile but I do love it & your photos look sooooo delicious! I will have to try your method - thanks for sharing. Beautiful photos as always:)
Wow- great ideas!!
What a brilliant idea. I've seen lots of posts about roasted garlic and always wanted to give it a try but never have until today. Now I am inspired to go to the farmers' market and get me lots of garlic heads.
Thanks dear you shown me a brilliant road to to use this excellent herb! What a unique way to roast garlic! Great!
These are not only beautiful, I know people might think calling garlic beautiful strange, but I happen to love garlic. I also like to put up things and give them away for gifts and this recipe is one I will put in my give away recipe box. Beautiful pictures.
Patricia
What a terrific method for roasting garlic, I will be sure to try it!
Roasting the garlic in muffin liners is a stroke of genius. I usually bake one head at a time in aluminum foil.
That garlic looks incredible!! and what an easy way to do a lot of garlic! One question it looks like the head is up, did you just do that to show us after it was done?
Hello everyone...thanks for the great appreciative comments so far.
For all those mentioning the interest in those savoury gluten-free muffins...be a little more patient...the recipe is coming. I just have so many more summery posts to share with you first ;o)
@ Chef Dennis...yes the garlic heads were turned over once I took them out of the oven so that they could cool off a bit and of course to show off a photo ;o) Thanks for your interest.
Ciao for now everyone and flavourful wishes,
Claudia
What a wonderful way to roast large quantities of garlic. Your suggestions for ways in which to use the puree are wonderful as well. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary
This is pure genius! I love the caramelization that you've achieved and can't wait to spread some of this buttery garlic on a slice of crusty bread. Great post!
Great idea! Your photos of the beautiful caramelized garlic are fantastic. This is such a simple but absolutely delicious thing to do with whole heads of garlic. I can't wait to see the recipes to follow. I just want to share one quick appetizer idea, spread roasted garlic, cambozola cheese and tomato chutney on a toasted slice of baguette, you won't be sorry;-)
Love roasted garlic and love any idea to give a plentiful bounty of it. Great idea for preserving too!
Oh what a story, your poor braid of garlic bulbs. That is just to clever to use muffin cups to roast the heads in. Brilliant! I love it when the cloves are buttery soft, so nice just on fresh bread.
Claudia, you crack me up with your stories, and I'm happy that I've learned something new. I'll have to try your muffin-method. And, adding the grapeseed oil with the olive oil-----great tip! many thanks----
Adore garlic in every form and best if it's roasted and sweetly..do you know some dessert with them? :)) Sizzling post!
Cheers,
Gera
How resourceful! I hate to throw away food too and am definitely holding onto your trick. Thanks for sharing the roasted garlic and those muffins!
I love this idea of using a muffins pan, how brillant..sorry about your garlic, how sweet of your father in law to send you such a heavenly gift, yumm...i love roasted garlic mixed with butter..on freah bread, yum..love your muffins
sweetlife
Brilliant idea. Roasted garlic is amazing, I go through crazes with it and seem to end up putting it on almost everything. Loved the story leading up to the roasting session. Don't you just hate it when you accidently destroy something so highly valued. Good save but....
I adore roasted garlic Claudia! It's SO delicious and I could eat it straight as it's so sweet and delicious :D
I LOVE roasted garlic! What a terrific way to roast it! We have garlic in the garden this year. In fact, that's all we are growing this year. Can't wait to try this!
Mmmhhh, fantastic! I could not live without garlic. That is a great, clean and easy way of roasting garlic! Lovely.
Cheers,
Rosa
Fresh garlic! I've never seen one before. Oh how nice was your step dad to give you something that means so much to you. Btw, those muffins sound as marvellous too. Thanks so much for sharing, Claudia. Hope you're enjoying your day.
Blessings, kristy
With your passion for good food and my passion for dance, we could take over the world!
That is a very clever method of roasting indeed! No mess! I love all your ideas for using the garlic as well!
Claudia, this is a STUNNER! Very stylish and outrageously delicious - well done!
This post is wonderful and lovely Claudia, thanks by sharing, nice pics!! gloria
roasting garlic does absolutely magical things to it. your idea to use a muffin tin is BRILLIANT and you'd better believe i'll now be claiming it as my own. :)
Oh goodness!!! How tantalizing! Koreans have a love affair with garlic, almost as much as the Italians. I love your ingenius method...and how appropriate to give you a garlic braid! I would rather get that than flowers or chocolate, too!
This is such an easy way to roast garlic. An easy cleaning too. I can't wait to try this method.
Wow - what a great post. I love roasted garlic. This would be a great way to have that lovely garlic flavor all winter long!
Oh Claudia, I love this! And good save on your Step Dad's thoughtful gift. I mean, one couldn't allow all those roses, ooh, I mean garlic bulbs to go to waste (smile). I think super fresh garlic is a better gift than flowers & chocolate any day btw! Well, most of the time...
I'm going to try this, as it's super healthful and I love roasted garlic.
Really great post as always, Claudia.
xo, Stella
I LOVE roasting garlic. Lemon-roasted garlic is amazing as well. It's wonderful how the entire flavor changes to something so sweet, with so much depth! All I need is some roasted garlic spread on focaccia and I'm in heaven!!
That is a unique way and I'm so glad to see this! We love roasted garlic and it's certainly a clever way of doing it! Great!
I love roasted garlic. I think your idea is brilliant!
Interesting! Love this post. love garlic. I would love to try. Looks easy and simple and handy to use. Thanks very much for sharing.
That is very clever! It burns me a little that I never thought of it LOL
I love garlic to the point that I don't care about garlic breath or any other side effects ;)
You definitely got my attention with this wonderful post. Btw - the photos are incredible - love the wall of garlic!
Muffin liners for roasting garlic? Brilliant! I love these simple tips that make things so much easier.
Do you think that silicone liners will absorb the garlic (and be ruined for muffins), or should I stick to paper?
Claudia I learned so much from this post! Love the idea of simply roasting garlic in the muffin pans...with the liners. Less clean up too (always love that!!) I enjoy roasted garlic on salads & with my steamed veggies.
Awesome idea with the muffin tins. I have roasted garlic several different ways but this might be the cleanest and most hassle free.
I loved your site , and this last entry for the roasted garlic, I will try this week-end, can't wait to go to the market and pick up my locally grown garlic braid.
What a great post...perfect way to roast garlic, and here I've been thinking that I need a garlic roaster. And muffins look delicious!
What a clever way to roast garlic Claudia. And....easy to clean up too. I'm making notes because I know I would love this method.
Sam
Roasted garlic is sooo good. I never tried it with muffin pan liners.
Have you ever made garlic confit? Its excellent as well.
I love your method will have to give it a try!
Claudia
Thanks so much for your brilliant technique! I use garlic so every single day and love it to death so I am going to try this method asap!
What a genius you are! Never thought of using a muffin pan - like most I've wrapped them in aluminum foil. Love all the suggestions for roasted garlic and would add making your own infused garlic olive oil. Thanks, for sharing your brilliance with us, Claudia!
Well Hi There, Claudia!!
1 - what a wonderful blog you have!
2 - what a neat idea for roasting garlic!!
3 - I'm so glad you liked my Almond Shortbread enough to feature it on your blog!!! I'm looking very forward to seeing that post, and I'm going to go check out your blog now - so many wonderful photos!!
:)
ButterYum
Roasted garlic is so amazing. I could squish one of those cloves right into my mouth! I love the idea of roasting them in the muffin pan. I would definitely it. Thanks!
Hello everyone...I am so enjoying all this interest towards roasting garlic.
@ Dan...Now to answer you on the silicone muffin tray.
It is a little tricky to answer yes or no...due to the fact that I've never used this material yet.
I could only imagine that it would be possible to use this type of pan...however, I still would suggest using paper liners.
Great question by the way ;o)
If you try it paperless...let me know how it goes.
Flavourful wishes,
Claudia
I must say, I have not yet tried roasting my garlic...only use them for my stirfry and baking! This looks interesting but wth the shortage of garlic here, I guess I better save up my garlic huh! Hope you have a wonderful weekend:D
I smiled when you mentioned how receiving that braid of garlic was even better than flowers etc. I feel exactly the same way when it comes to gifts - anything food or food related trumps most stuff, even jewelry (well, there's a line lol).
That said, what a fantastic and convenient way to roast a bunch of garlic heads at once! I'm a purist, I love a head of roasted garlic with some good bread, olive oil and sea salt :) Great post!!
We still had our garlic braid intact and because it was so pretty to look at, we were waiting a little longer to use it.
The perfect excuse came along when we had seen your wonderful post.
Well, yesterday I bought the muffin cups and pappito made them. They turned out great; we were squeezing this creamy garlic out of it's shell and the olive oil brought that extra flavour. We spreaded it on fresh crusty baguette bread, it was exquisitely tasty. A little red wine...Ahhhhh!
We love all these new simple healthy and tasty dishes.
Bring them on Stellina.
Mammita & Pappito
I love your story & have had similar episodes when I would buy fresh garlic braids on the roadsides in Mexico. Not much compares to the scent which lingers inside of a car...ha! I too like roasted garlic & the wonderful flavors it imparts in dishes. What a wonderful gift your step-dad gave you. I do wonder how much your garlic braid yielded you in the end? I have never thought of roasting it all at once but am curious. (the entire braid that is?) Glad it all turned out well.
Great response to this Garlic post...everyone...thank you very much ;o)
@ Dee...hello and welcome to my blog. To answer your question about how much yield I got from the braid of 12 garlics...I figured about two packed cups. Of course the yield would be much more if your garlic bulbs would be larger.
Thanks for your interest.
Flavourful wishes,
Claudia
I love roasted garlic! Your method sounds so delicious. I'm always up for a new way of doing things so I'll definitely be trying this out. thanks and I hope you are having a great weekend!
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