Cathys Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipes

CATHY'S GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan.
• Add the finely minced garlic and lightly brown.
• Be very careful not to burn the garlic.
• Add 3 tablespoons honey.
• Dissolve 1 tablespoon corn starch in 1 tablespoon water to thicken sauce.
• (You may add a bit more water) Thicken and stir til nice and shiny.
• I often make ahead, refrigerate and warm in micro wave just before using.
• Keeps well at least a week.

GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE (MOJITO)

Steps:

• Make a paste from the garlic and salt using a mortar and pestle. (She says a food processor does not produce the same result).
• Add remaining ingredients and store in the refrigerator. Let come to room temperature when ready to use.

EASY CREAMY GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir together equal parts plain yogurt, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
• Stir in minced garlic and season to taste with paprika, salt and pepper. The sauce should have a velvety consistency, ie not too runny.
• Garnish with fresh chopped chives.
• Suggestions for dippers: grilled or fried zucchini, aubergines, roasted red bell pepper, calamari with lemon, pita chips, french fries, or grilled meats.

EASY GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Crush the garlic cloves.
• Combine the crushed garlic with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini and chopped mint.

PAPA JOHN'S GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
• Add salt and garlic powder (to taste).
• Microwave for 5 seconds longer.

GARLIC-INFUSED OIL AND DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the garlic oil, in a small saucepan, gently heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant but not colored, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Cover and let steep for 1 hour.
• Strain into a sterilized bottle or jar and discard the garlic.
• Use within 24 hours. (Or store in a sterilized container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.)
• To make the dipping sauce, place the oil at room temperature in a shallow bowl or decorative plate.
• Swirl a drizzle of balsamic decoratively into the center.
• Sprinkle with the pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper, and top with a light coating of cheese.
• ***Cook time does not include letting the oil steep for 1 hour.

BAKED GARLIC CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat over to 375°F.
• Dredge filets in butter.
• Dredge filets in bread crumbs.
• Dredge filets in minced garlic; sprinkle with seasoning salt.
• Spay small casserole dish add filets and bake covered with foil for 25 minutes.
• Uncover and broil for 3 or more minutes, depending on if ya want them crispier.
• Good served with rice and veggie of your choice.

ROASTED GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut off top of garlic bulb to expose most of the garlic cloves.
• Put the bulb in an oven-safe small dish or on top of a sheet of foil.
• Drizzle olive oil on the tops of the garlic cloves, add more if needed to drench the tops and sides of the whole bulb. Sprinkle some salt on the top of the bulb on the oil.
• Wrap or seal up the garlic bulb with foil.
• Roast in oven at 400°F for 30-40 minutes, until tops and sides are browned and roasted.
• Take out of the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
• When cooled enough to handle, squeeze out the garlic cloves from the root or the bottom of the bulb, into a small bowl.
• Add mayonnaise and sour cream, using a fork, stir until blended.
• Add pepper to taste, and salt if needed.