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
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Place in a large stock pot along with the white onion and garlic.
—Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2022
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Add the cream to the pan and gently warm, then add the green garlic tops.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
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Cook the mussels with oil and garlic and then add the white wine.
—Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2022
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The same goes for the ramps—this pesto works just as well with spring onions or garlic.
—Sandor Katz, Saveur, 1 May 2024
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Just like that, you’ve got cured garlic to store and eat for months.
—Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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Flavor the broth with onion, garlic, and salt—that's it!
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
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Catch the Thai chile heat and the garlic punch in the combination?
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
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Add the garlic, chipotle in adobo, cumin, oregano, and salt.
—The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
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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
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Blend the garlic and ginger into a paste, then add to the onions.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
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Once the garlic starts to brown, add about 2 ounces of butter.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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Use a slotted spoon to transfer the onions and garlic to a blender.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Sep. 2022
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Meanwhile, in a cold large saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the garlic.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
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In the foreground of the painting, De Witte saw two heads of garlic, not onions.
—Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 May 2023
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Bark at a dog passing by the house. Eat a whole raw clove of garlic.
—Leah Campano, Seventeen, 23 Mar. 2023
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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
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Serve with sour cream and dark bread rubbed with fresh garlic.
—Jenn Harris Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2022
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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
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Add olive oil to coat the bottom and then add the yellow onion and garlic.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Tyson garlic around your neck to keep the vampires away.
—Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022
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Be sure not to burn the garlic or your sauce will taste bitter.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2023
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One chops the onion, and/or the celery, carrots and garlic, then sautés them.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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Drain them and transfer to a small bowl with the garlic, sugar and salt.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Remove the garlic and thyme sprigs from the roasting juices.
—Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Jan. 2023
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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
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Remove onion and then smoosh the cooked garlic with a fork and then stir into the sauce.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022
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In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, 1 cup panko, cheese, salt, egg, remaining garlic and chopped herbs.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
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The verdict: The kale salad, with lemon, roasted garlic, zucchini, parmesan and bread crumbs, was the clear winner.
—Lindsey Erdody, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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