Here are 5 ways to use garlic in your kitchen. I have included recipes I created over the last few years.
One might need a bit of bravery to pop a whole clove of garlic in their mouth and start chewing. I have been known to do just that.
Table of Contents
5 Ways to Use Garlic
- Scrambled eggs
- Goulash
- Garlic tea
- Bake
- Sauté
Scrambled Eggs
Minced or pressed garlic is a favorite of mine when cooking scrambled eggs. I use a garlic press to create little pieces and press directly into a hot cast iron skillet after adding coconut oil.
Often, I add an extra clove or two for my own eating pleasure. After it caramelizes, but before it burns, I use a spatula to scoop the cooked pieces out on a plate to cool. Oh, the delicious taste! Of course, I only recommend if you actually like the taste of it. I will add heating the it takes the sting out. You know the burn you get eating it raw.
When I add garlic to scrambled eggs, I use a Mexican flavored shredded Colby Jack cheese, onion (sometimes) and peppers if I have them. Any time I make scrambled eggs, I add whipping cream to the eggs along with salt and pepper before placing in the pan.
Scrambled Egg Ingredient List
- eggs
- 1 large garlic clove
- ¼ cup whipping cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheese
- ½ medium sized onion
Goulash
Another favorite dish of mine is a stovetop dish, I call goulash.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. hamburger
- ½ to ¾ box of shell noodles
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves
- a quart of V8 juice
- 1 pint of stewed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Begin by heating water in a pot to cook the shell noodles. Start cooking the hamburger. Add the pressed pieces and chopped onion to the hamburger as it cooks. I add salt and pepper to the hamburger at this point.
Place the shell noodles in the boiling water.
When the hamburger has cooked thoroughly, I add a pint of stewed tomatoes, and a quart of V8 juice. Once this mixture begins steaming, I turn down the heat to a simmer.
As soon as the shell noodles are slightly soft, I drain the shell noodles and place them back into the pot I cooked them in. Next, I add the hamburger mixture. I continue to cook all the ingredients together until the shells are cook to desired softness.
After I dish out my portion, I top with Parmesan cheese.
Garlic Tea
I choose to drink garlic tea because mixing minced pieces with water removes the burning sensation I feel when eating it raw. But I am still getting the benefits of the raw product. I read waiting ½ hour after cutting or crushing enacts allicin.
Instructions
- Heat water to boiling.
- Place in cup.
- Using a garlic press crush into pieces directly in a cup of boiling water (include the oil).
- Cover and allow it to seep for 30 min.
- Drink and if you desire eat the crushed garlic too.
Bake Garlic
Drizzle a whole clove with olive oil, coconut oil or other oil of your choice. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes covered to soften it. Uncover it, cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes to caramelize them.
Sauté
Using a skillet, place garlic cloves and oil of your choice. I like olive or coconut oil. Cook stirring often. When cloves are soft and caramelized remove skins. Eat as is or spread on bread.
