How to Use garlic in a Sentence

garlic

noun
  • The recipe calls for two cloves of garlic, minced.
  • And as with the standard, raw garlic brightens the mix with its sharpness.
    Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2023
  • Just make sure your scraps don't contain garlic, onion or other foods that are toxic to dogs.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Perhaps best of all, they can be used for a delicious hummus with lemon and garlic.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Return the skillet to medium-high and add the scallion whites and the garlic.
    Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds.
    Pervaiz Shallwani, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2023
  • One of the most classic things to make in a cazuela is shrimp poached with olive oil, garlic, chiles de árbol, and some herbs on top.
    Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Heat the butter and garlic in a medium size nonstick skillet for 1 minute.
    cleveland, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Compounds in garlic may assist to increase blood flow and lessen the risk of ED.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
  • Two of them present whole favas, yielding but also retaining some chew, dressed with olive oil, garlic, diced tomatoes and chiles.
    Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2023
  • In mid-August, volunteers prepared kale with lemon, garlic and kohlrabi, as well as a basil pesto.
    Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Scented herbs, like rosemary and thyme, fall into this category, as do chives, onions, garlic, and oregano.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Each variety pack has four flavors, including tomato basil and roasted garlic.
    Brittany Natale, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024
  • They're all infused with different ingredients such as peppers, garlic, lemon, and basil.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Step 2Divide coriander and garlic evenly between 2 wide-mouthed 32-ounce glass jars.
    Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Many would be happy to know that garlic is another valuable ingredient in supplements.
    Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Add Parmesan, pepper Jack, garlic and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring until cheese is completely melted and mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The freshness of the mint breaks the savory, deep funk of the garlic.
    Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Add the cream to the pan and gently warm, then add the green garlic tops.
    John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
  • The same goes for the ramps—this pesto works just as well with spring onions or garlic.
    Sandor Katz, Saveur, 1 May 2024
  • Just like that, you’ve got cured garlic to store and eat for months.
    Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Flavor the broth with onion, garlic, and salt—that's it!
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • Catch the Thai chile heat and the garlic punch in the combination?
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
  • Add the garlic, chipotle in adobo, cumin, oregano, and salt.
    The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The fries were thin and crispy—very run-of-the-mill restaurant fries—served with ketchup and garlic aioli.
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
  • Meanwhile, in a cold large saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the garlic.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
  • In the foreground of the painting, De Witte saw two heads of garlic, not onions.
    Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 May 2023
  • Bark at a dog passing by the house. Eat a whole raw clove of garlic.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Smell the difference between the raw onions and the cooked, the sharpness of the garlic, the muted green of the bay leaves.
    Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The salmon itself is soft and flaky, with a touch of garlic and a light zestiness from the lemon.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2023

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