We have a great crop of garlic this year! For once we haven’t had to harvest it early because of too much rain. We grow two varieties of hardneck garlic, German Extra Hardy and Russian Red. Fresh garlic is the essential ingredient in many great recipes. Its delicious flavor helps blend the flavors of many other ingredients. See below for ideas for using fresh garlic.
Produce is starting to take off in the gardens. Garlic and blueberries are new on our list this week. We also have red raspberries, arugula, salad mix, romaine, kale, sugar snap peas, beets, garlic scapes, green onions, strawberry jam, fresh herbs, local honey, ground beef and fresh eggs.
Ideas for using raw garlic
Rub an empty wooden salad bowl with a cut clove of garlic before tossing a salad in it.
Make a terrific green mayonnaise for spreading on sandwiches. Using a mortar, grind a clove of garlic, a pinch of salt, and some chopped green herbs (basil, cilantro, mint, or a mixture) to a paste. Stir in some mayonnaise, and add a grind of pepper.
Rub a slice of warm toasted bread with a clove of garlic for a great base for savory appetizers. Topping ideas: chopped roasted vegetables, sautéed greens, or fresh mozzarella.
For mashed potatoes with subtle garlic flavor, cook several peeled whole cloves of garlic along with the potatoes.
