The Culinary Connoisseur
Stinking Rose Day
19
Apr
Apr
April 19th
is National Garlic Day. Yes, another one of these obscure food holidays. This
one should remind you to incorporate garlic into your cooking whenever you can.
is National Garlic Day. Yes, another one of these obscure food holidays. This
one should remind you to incorporate garlic into your cooking whenever you can.
Garlic,
known fondly as “the stinking rose” is part of the lily family together with
onions, chives and scallions. Garlic is
the only food that can actually kill bacteria and at the same time protect the
body from the poisons that are causing the infection. Garlic has been known to
lower cholesterol and even fight cancer.
Medical research studies have shown a marked effect on cholesterol
levels when eating garlic daily for a number of weeks. Other studies show us that regular
consumption of garlic lowers blood pressure as well. Garlic has also been shown to increase the
birth weight of babies when taken on a regular basis by their mothers. Before the advent of antibiotics, garlic was
used to treat wounds and infections on battlefields. It has been shown to be effective against
such life threatening diseases as tuberculosis and asthma.
known fondly as “the stinking rose” is part of the lily family together with
onions, chives and scallions. Garlic is
the only food that can actually kill bacteria and at the same time protect the
body from the poisons that are causing the infection. Garlic has been known to
lower cholesterol and even fight cancer.
Medical research studies have shown a marked effect on cholesterol
levels when eating garlic daily for a number of weeks. Other studies show us that regular
consumption of garlic lowers blood pressure as well. Garlic has also been shown to increase the
birth weight of babies when taken on a regular basis by their mothers. Before the advent of antibiotics, garlic was
used to treat wounds and infections on battlefields. It has been shown to be effective against
such life threatening diseases as tuberculosis and asthma.
While the
accolades for garlic’s medicinal powers are impressive, we love garlic because it
adds flavor to foods like no other single ingredient. Adding some crushed garlic to your salad
dressing, marinades and soups will make them sing.
accolades for garlic’s medicinal powers are impressive, we love garlic because it
adds flavor to foods like no other single ingredient. Adding some crushed garlic to your salad
dressing, marinades and soups will make them sing.
The easiest
way to crush garlic is with a quality garlic press. Better presses allow you to
crush the cloves without peeling them. Just put the clove into the press and
squeeze. The flesh will come out through the holes while the skin stays
inside. Then remove the skin with the
tip of your knife.
way to crush garlic is with a quality garlic press. Better presses allow you to
crush the cloves without peeling them. Just put the clove into the press and
squeeze. The flesh will come out through the holes while the skin stays
inside. Then remove the skin with the
tip of your knife.
We’ve got
some delicious garlicky recipes for you to try.
some delicious garlicky recipes for you to try.
You can easily make this pizza shop classic at home
for dinner tonight!
for dinner tonight!
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter plus more for baking
sheet
sheet
1 pound store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature for
30 minutes
30 minutes
flour for dusting
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
Kosher or sea salt
Lightly butter a baking sheet.
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a
12-inch square. Cut dough in half. Cut each half crosswise into 1-inch-thick
strips (for 24 strips total). Tie each strip into a knot, gently stretching
dough as needed. Place on prepared sheet. Loosely cover with plastic wrap; let
rise in a warm place until slightly puffed, 1-1 1/2 hours.
12-inch square. Cut dough in half. Cut each half crosswise into 1-inch-thick
strips (for 24 strips total). Tie each strip into a knot, gently stretching
dough as needed. Place on prepared sheet. Loosely cover with plastic wrap; let
rise in a warm place until slightly puffed, 1-1 1/2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°. Bake knots until cooked through and
golden, 25-30 minutes.
golden, 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1/2 cup butter with garlic in a small
saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant,
about 3 minutes. Transfer garlic butter to a large bowl; stir in oregano.
saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant,
about 3 minutes. Transfer garlic butter to a large bowl; stir in oregano.
Place warm bread knots in bowl with garlic butter; toss
until well coated. Transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
until well coated. Transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
Looking for new flavors for your basic roast chicken?
Look no further than this well-seasoned dish!
Look no further than this well-seasoned dish!
4 chicken bottoms
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 sprigs rosemary or 2 tablespoons dried
2 heads of garlic, cut in half crosswise
2 bunches red scallions
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 350.
Place rosemary, garlic, and 1 bunch of
scallions in a roasting pan.
Place rosemary, garlic, and 1 bunch of
scallions in a roasting pan.
Place chicken, skin side up, on top of aromatics. Roast,
uncovered, until chicken is cooked through, 40-45 minutes.
uncovered, until chicken is cooked through, 40-45 minutes.
Brush chicken with 1 Tbsp. oil and turn on broiler. Broil
5-10 minutes or until skin chars. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes
before serving.
5-10 minutes or until skin chars. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes
before serving.
Ramp up canned chickpeas with this quick recipe!
2 15-oz. cans chickpeas (rinsed)
4 crushed garlic cloves
½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup light olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cook chickpeas with garlic and crushed red pepper in oil
in a large skillet over medium-high heat until garlic is golden and chickpeas
begin to blister, 6–8 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
in a large skillet over medium-high heat until garlic is golden and chickpeas
begin to blister, 6–8 minutes; season with salt and pepper.