How to Use garlic in a Sentence
garlic
noun- The recipe calls for two cloves of garlic, minced.
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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 -
Cook the mussels with oil and garlic and then add the white wine.
— Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2022 -
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 -
Once the garlic starts to brown, add about 2 ounces of butter.
— Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 -
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the onions and garlic to a blender.
— Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Sep. 2022 -
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 -
Add olive oil to coat the bottom and then add the yellow onion and garlic.
— Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 -
Be sure not to burn the garlic or your sauce will taste bitter.
— Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2023 -
One chops the onion, and/or the celery, carrots and garlic, then sautés them.
— Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024 -
Drain them and transfer to a small bowl with the garlic, sugar and salt.
— Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 -
Remove the garlic and thyme sprigs from the roasting juices.
— Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Jan. 2023 -
In the first pan, brown the garlic over high heat for about 30 seconds and then add the raw spaghetti.
— Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022 -
Remove onion and then smoosh the cooked garlic with a fork and then stir into the sauce.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022 -
Reduce heat to low; stir in orzo, garlic and 3 cups of the broth.
— Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023 -
Two slices of Texas Toast: The Texas toast will be served with a buttery garlic spread.
— Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024 -
There wasn’t a lot of flavor in the chili sauce, which had a subtle hint of garlic.
— Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024 -
No need to be alarmed about all the garlic–the orange juice and soy sauce mellow it out.
— Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024 -
Add olive oil, garlic, chile flake, black pepper, and kale, and cook for 2 minutes.
— Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 -
The result is a quick and easy noodle recipe that includes punchy, umami-rich pantry staples and 20 cloves of garlic.
— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2024
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