Garlic Facts
Garlic is Available:Garlic is available all yearHow Does Garlic Grow:Garlic grows underground much like onions. It is planted in the winter and harvested in the summer time.What to Look for When Buying Garlic:Choose plump and firm garlic. You don’t want them to be soft when squeezed. Avoid garlic with green sprouts.Garlic Storage Tips:Store in a cool dark place and well ventilated.
How to Cook with Garlic:Sauté garlic in sauces, with onions or/and meats. Garlic adds flavor to most cooking. Using a garlic press to
mince garlic works best.Garlic Nutrition Facts:A great source of manganese and full of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Garlic is known for helping respiratory systems and used often in herbal medicine.Recipe: Garlic Sauce Pasta2 Tablespoon butter2 cloves garlic 2 Tablespoon flour ¾ Cup chicken broth ¾ Cup milk 2 teaspoon parsley salt and pepper 1/3 Cup parmesan cheese Sauté butter and garlic. Take off heat and add flour and stir together making a roux. Mixture will be thick. Add chicken broth whisking slowly. Then add milk and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste and stir in cheese. Pour over cooked pasta. Kids Cooking Video: Quick Garlic breadShare your food facts and recipesDo you have a food facts or recipe to share?   All rights reserved. The material on this site is for educational purposes. Nothing on this page is public domain.
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