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Tips for cooking with whole cloves of fresh garlic

Oct 272011

Believe it or not, one raw fresh garlic clove, finely minced or pressed releases more flavor than a dozen cooked whole cloves. When you bake garlic or cook whole cloves of garlic, the flavor mellows into a sweet, almost nutty flavor that hardly resembles any form of pungency. The smaller you cut garlic, the stronger the flavor. Mincing a fresh garlic bulb and/or pressing a clove exposes more surfaces to the air, causing a chemical reaction to

produce that strong aroma and potent flavor (I love my garlic press – see top product picks). When cooking with garlic, remove any green shoots beforehand. The green shoots on the whole cloves contain bitter-tasting compounds that remain even after cooking. Store garlic away from direct sunlight in a cool dark location. Fresh garlic also needs to “breathe” and allowing the correct air circulation will extend its shelf life. When buying fresh garlic, look for a garlic bulb that is heavy for its size, enclosed in dry, papery layers.

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5″ Santoku

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#1079 5″ Santoku — $50.00 [wp_cart:1079 Santoku:price:50.00:end]
The shorter blade is designed for precision tasks like mincing and paper-thin slicing.

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Deep Covered Baker – Cranberry

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#1321 Deep Covered Baker-Cranberry $85.00 [wp_cart:1321 Deep Covered Baker Cranberry:price:85.00:end]
In cranberry! Bake a 5-lb. chicken or turkey breast, 4-lb. roast, casseroles and more! Unglazed on the inside for perfect baking, glazed on the outside for perfect presentation. Lid inverts into baker for space-saving storage. 12 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, 12 1/2 cups.

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Evenly distributes heat and draws moisture away from the surface
Retains heat, so your just-out-of-the-oven foods stay hot longer
Virtually nonporous, so it doesn’t retain oils, odors or flavors
Microwave-, freezer-, and conventional and convection oven-safe

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Hard-anodized aluminum reinforced with titanium for superior durability
DuPont™ Autograph® 2 nonstick coating inside and out for effortless cleanup
Flared rims for dripless pouring
Flat bottoms for keeping food and oil from running to edges
Thick bottoms for even heat distribution; thinner sidewalls for faster heat transfer
Riveted stainless and silicone handles with stainless cast hanging loops for a cool, comfortable grip
Tempered glass lids for a clear view while cooking
Oven-safe to 400°F
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Stir-Fry Skillet

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#2864 Stir-Fry Skillet $148.00 [wp_cart:2864 Stir-Fry Skillet:price:148.00:end]
Stir-fry vegetables and meats with little oil, sauté and simmer. 12″, 19 cups.

Hard-anodized aluminum reinforced with titanium for superior durability
DuPont™ Autograph® 2 nonstick coating inside and out for effortless cleanup
Flared rim for dripless pouring
Flat bottom for keeping food and oil from running to edges
Thick bottom for even heat distribution; thinner sidewall for faster heat transfer
Riveted stainless and silicone handle with stainless cast hanging loop for a cool, comfortable grip
Oven-safe to 400°F
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Garlic Press

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#2576 Garlic Press $16.50 [wp_cart:2576 Garlic Press:price:16.50:end]
Press garlic without peeling, then detach the easy-to-use cleaning tool so you never have to touch the garlic. An extra-large hopper and ergonomically contoured handle press more garlic with less effort in less time. Great for ginger, too! Dishwasher-safe.

Bamboo Spoon Set

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#1674 Bamboo Spoon Set $10.00 [wp_cart:1674 Bamboo Spoon Set:price:10.00:end]
Harder and more durable than traditional hardwood, these spoons resist staining, cracking and warping, and won’t scratch your cookware or serving bowls. Set of three includes a 12″ oval spoon and 10″ and 12″ round spoons. Dishwasher-safe.

Bamboo is a grass and is actually the fastest growing plant on the planet. This sustainable and renewable resource naturally replenishes itself by constantly sending up new shoots from its root system, so there’s no need for replanting. Plus, bamboo:
Resists staining, cracking and warping.
Won’t scratch stainless and nonstick cookware or serving bowls.
Doesn’t conduct heat.
Doesn’t absorb moisture.
Is harder and more durable than traditional hardwood.

Trifle Bowl

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#2832 Trifle Bowl $39.50 [wp_cart:2832 Trifle Bowl:price:39.50:end]
Great for salads, desserts and centerpieces! Straight glass walls show off your recipes elegantly. A unique, removable stem helps you easily and conveniently transport, refrigerate and store the bowl. Unlike most trifle bowls, ours has a flat bottom that keeps layers from sinking in the center. The generous 15-cup capacity provides extra room to leave decorative borders and toppings untouched when you use the plastic lid. Dishwasher-safe.

Santoku 7″

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#1053 7" Santoku $70.00 [wp_cart:1053 7-Santoku:price:70.00:end]
Hollow recesses along the blade edge prevent foods from sticking, resulting in clean slicing, dicing, chopping and mincing.

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Bamboo Grinder Stand Set

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#2195 Bamboo Grinder Stand Set $54.50 [wp_cart:2195 Bamboo Grinder Stand Set:price:54.50:end]
Freshly ground salt and pepper add more flavor to your dishes. The patented ceramic grinders of these durable acrylic mills easily grind salt and peppercorn. Topped with rich bamboo, they give your table a stylish and elegant feel, too. The natural bamboo stand is a beautiful way to display and store the Grinders. Its convenient handle makes it easy to carry from kitchen to table. Set includes Stand and two Grinders. Grinder, 7"; stand, 6" x 4" x 8 1/2". Includes Stand and two Grinders. Save $6 when purchased as a set!

Bamboo is a grass and is actually the fastest growing plant on the planet. This sustainable and renewable resource naturally replenishes itself by constantly sending up new shoots from its root system, so there's no need for replanting. Plus, bamboo:
Resists staining, cracking and warping.
Doesn't conduct heat.
Doesn't absorb moisture.
Is harder and more durable than traditional hardwood.