Roasted Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Cut off the top of the head of garlic to expose the cloves, trimming about 1/4 inch off of the top of each clove. You may need to trim individual cloves along the sides of the head. Brush the cut cloves with a small amount of olive oil, then nestle the head into a piece of aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cloves are tender and nicely browned, about 1 hour. Remove, and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Once cool, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins and into a mixing bowl. Mash well with a wire whisk, then add the sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until evenly blended, then refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to blend.

Steps:

• Cut the top third off each head of garlic so the cloves are exposed and wrap in foil. Roast the garlic until the cloves are very soft and golden, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly and then pop the cloves from the skins and finely chop.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to paper towels to drain.
• Mix together the sour cream and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add the pancetta, chopped garlic, dill, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir to combine. Serve with crackers.

Steps:

• To make the garlic oil, in a small saucepan, gently heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant but not colored, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Cover and let steep for 1 hour. Strain into a sterilized bottle or jar and discard the garlic. Use within 24 hours. (Or store in a sterilized container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.)
• To make the dipping sauce, place the oil at room temperature in a shallow bowl or decorative plate. Swirl a drizzle of balsamic decoratively into the center. Sprinkle with the pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper, and top with a light coating of cheese.
• Serve as a dip for hot bread.

Steps:

• Cut off top of garlic bulb to expose most of the garlic cloves.
• Put the bulb in an oven-safe small dish or on top of a sheet of foil.
• Drizzle olive oil on the tops of the garlic cloves, add more if needed to drench the tops and sides of the whole bulb. Sprinkle some salt on the top of the bulb on the oil.
• Wrap or seal up the garlic bulb with foil.
• Roast in oven at 400°F for 30-40 minutes, until tops and sides are browned and roasted.
• Take out of the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
• When cooled enough to handle, squeeze out the garlic cloves from the root or the bottom of the bulb, into a small bowl.
• Add mayonnaise and sour cream, using a fork, stir until blended.
• Add pepper to taste, and salt if needed.

Steps:

• Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir the water into the cornstarch in a small bowl and drizzle it into the simmering broth, stirring constantly until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
• Remove the pan from the heat; add the vinegar, garlic, mustard, and honey. Let the mixture cool completely; then drizzle in the oil, salt, and pepper, whisking constantly. Serve in small cups.
• Cooks Tip: To reserve any unused roasted garlic, peel the cloves and place them in a small jar. Cover with cooking or salad oil; then cover jar and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Use the oil in other sauteed dishes that would benefit from subtle roasted garlic aroma.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place unpeeled garlic cloves in baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake until garlic is golden brown and tender, about 45 minutes. Cool.
• Squeeze garlic between fingertips to release cloves. Transfer garlic cloves to blender. Add vinegar and rosemary and puree herb mixture until smooth. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1 cup olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dipping oil can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature and whisk before using.)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a bowl or jar and serve within a 1/2 hour.
• This can also be refrigerated.
• Refrigerate after using.
• If you purchase a good olive oil, it will solidify in the fridge.
• Just let it thaw for a few minutes at room temperature.

Steps:

• Stir together equal parts plain yogurt, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
• Stir in minced garlic and season to taste with paprika, salt and pepper. The sauce should have a velvety consistency, ie not too runny.
• Garnish with fresh chopped chives.
• Suggestions for dippers: grilled or fried zucchini, aubergines, roasted red bell pepper, calamari with lemon, pita chips, french fries, or grilled meats.