EASY ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large head roasted garlic recipe below
• 2 Tbsp olive oil preferably extra virgin
• 1 oz can chick peas drained and rinsed, 15
• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp tahini paste
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• tsp scant 1/4 ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary minced
• 2 - 3 Tbsp water
• GARNISH:
• Minced fresh parsley
• Minced roasted garlic
• Drizzle of olive oil
• Sprinkle of sumac or cayenne pepperoptional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To a food processor add chick peas, lemon juice, tahini paste, salt, cumin and rosemary, and pulse for about 1 minute.
2. Scrape down sides and bottom of food processor, add about 3/4 of the roasted garlic, (set the rest aside to mince for garnish). Pulse until combined.
3. While the food processor is on, stream in 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2-3 Tbsp water. 3 Tbsp will yield a slightly thinner hummus and 2 Tbsp will yield a slightly thicker hummus. I usually use between 2-3. Pulse until desired smoothness is reached.
4. To serve, place hummus in a dish, make slight indentations and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with desired garnishes and serve with fresh pita, naan, pita chips or vegetables.
5. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.

https://www.thechunkychef.com/easy-roasted-garlic-hummus/

   ASIAN GARLIC NOODLES

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 zucchinis, diced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

FOR THE SAUCE

• 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 3 cloves, garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoon browns sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste), or more, to taste*
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, sambal oelek, oyster sauce, ginger and sesame oil; set aside.
2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons soy sauce mixture, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
4. Stir in mushrooms, bell pepper, zucchinis and carrot to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in spaghetti, shrimp and remaining soy sauce mixture until well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

CHEESE AND GARLIC CRACK BREAD

CHEESE AND GARLIC CRACK BREAD

Ingredients

• 1 crusty loaf , preferably sourdough or Vienna
• 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (or other melting cheese)

Garlic Butter

• 100 g /3.5 oz / 7 tbsp unsalted butter , softened
• 2 large garlic cloves , minced
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley , finely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
2. Combine butter, garlic and salt in a heatproof bowl and melt in the microwave. Stir through parsley.
3. Cut the bread on a diagonal into 2cm/1" diamonds but do not cut all the way through the bread (just like you would cut a french stick for garlic bread).
4. Use your fingers or a knife to pry open each crack and drizzle in a teaspoon of butter and stuff in a pinch of cheese. This might sound like a bit of an effort, but I promise you it is worth it! You don't need to be super neat, it's nice to have some of the butter drizzled over the crust.
5. Wrap with foil and bake for 15minutes until the cheese has mostly melted, then unwrap and bake for 5 minutes more to make the bread nice and crusty.
6. Serve immediately.

https://www.recipetineats.com/cheese-garlic-crack-bread-pull-apart-bread/

PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, garlic and red pepper flakes over medium heat until the butter has melted. Cook, whisking constantly, until the foam subsides and the butter begins to turn a golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, skimming foam as necessary.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta and Parmesan until well combined, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Garlic Mushroom Parmesan Chicken

Garlic MuGarlic Mushroom Parmesan Chickenshroom Parmesan Chicken

INGREDIENTS 4 pound chicken breasts 4 tablespoon butter 5 clove garlic minced 3 tablespoon thyme chopped 3 tablespoon basil chopped 3 tablespoon oregano chopped 5 ounce mushroom sliced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter
2. On medium-low heat, cook the chicken in the skillet for 5 minutes on each side or until done
3. Remove the chicken and set aside
4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add garlic, herbs and mushrooms. Saute for 5 minutes
5. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth and parmesan cheese and whisk over medium heat until cheese is melted
6. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 3 minutes
7. Enjoy!

RECIPE NOTES

Chicken should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.

https://www.lettuceindulge.com/recipe/garlic-mushroom-parmesan-chicken/