How to Roast Garlic
If feeling:
lonely, bored, restless, hungry, smell deprived, sleep deprived, cold, greedy, kooky, crazy, cabin fevery, sun deprived, snow deprived, sullen, extraordinary, sluggish or spicy…
Might I suggest turning up the oven and roasting a bulb of garlic?
Hello, garlic.
I’m gonna chop your head off and put oil in your brains.
Salt and pepper. Salt and pepper. Salt and pepper. Salt and pepper and paper.
Wrap it up. Tie it up.
I used parchment paper and a kitchen string. If you want to use foil… you totally should. I was out. I got creative.
When roasted, garlic turn into something sweet, aromatic, creamy, spreadable and utterly dream worthy. Your breath will still me an absolute nightmare… but just deal with it.
I hid my freshly roasted garlic in between butter and mashed avocado on this (burnt) toast. I didn’t need the butter or the avocado… but I like layers of delicious. I also like burnt toast.
How to Roast Garlic
Makes: one head of garlic
1 head of garlic
about 2 tablespoons olive oil
about 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
about 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Place a baking sheet in the oven as the oven preheats.
If your garlic head is covered in several layers of white skin, peal off a few layers. Keep several layers around to hold the head together. With a sharp knife, cut the top off the head of garlic exposing a bit of each each clove of garlic.
Place garlic head in a piece of foil or parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil on top. Top with a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Seal the foil around the garlic or parchment paper. If using parchment paper, use a kitchen string to seal the little package.
Place on the pan in the oven and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until completely tender when poked with a fork or knife.
Allow to cool slightly before spreading on toast or adding to pasta. It’s delicious.
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thnks,…for the virtual treat
garlic.butter.avocado.droooool….
I love roasting a whole head of garlic, and just spreading it on a piece of bread. Does my boyfriend like it? Probably not. The deliciousness of garlic always overcomes the need for human interaction.
wow. I want garlic.
awesome pics!
I LOVE roasted garlic. Especially left to go cold and then mashed into butter to make garlic bread. So much sweeter than the raw stuff. Yum. (I will forever see brains when I cut open a bulb since reading this post… :-))
i was just thinking of a brunch type of meal to make for my boyfriend’s parents, and i think i’ve found it! just kidding! maybe… but if you smell roasted, creamy, delicious avocado pushing through your door at night, you’ll know if i’m your neighbor! rock on Joy! and as always, remember to share…! :D
I am 7 weeks pregnant, and about nothing appeals to me except the thought of toast, and apparently garlic! I’m going to try this as soon as I get home! Thank you!
Nothing better.
Roasted garlic is one of my favourite things EVER. It is so delicious. And you have just reignited my avocado craving! Off to the fruit n veg stalls over the weekend for me so I can follow your lead :)
there is nothing better than roasted garlic. i think you just convinced me to toast some whole grain bread, smear on some roasted garlic, and top it with some brie. mmmm delicious.
That sounds like a breathe nightmare, but OMG so delicious!
I can’t get enough avocado lately. Avocado with roasted garlic? yes please.
Oh with a side of avocado fries heaven.
oh em gee, joy!!! LOVE *drool*…*drool*
ps. you’re the coolest!
I looovvveee roasted garlic, well anything garlic really haha. My husband hates it though because I’m releasing garlic from my pores for days haha. I’m going to have to make this soon though, yum <3
That looks just about right!
I must get myself a head of garlic and an avocado.
Mmmm.