Elephant Garlic Scallion Dip Recipes

ROASTED ELEPHANT GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Trim root end from garlic cloves and remove skin. Place cloves on a large square of aluminum foil. Place thyme sprigs among the garlic, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Fold up the sides of the foil to create a packet and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until garlic is soft and golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Discard thyme and let garlic cool.
• Place cream cheese into a medium bowl. Add garlic on top and mash cloves with a fork. Season with additional salt and cracked black pepper to taste, and stir mixture until evenly combined. Alternately, you may use a small food processor for a smoother consistency.

CREAMY PICANTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve chilled.

FETA AND SCALLION DIP WITH OLIVE OIL AND LEMON (BOBBY FLAY)

Steps:

• Combine the chopped scallions, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice in a food processor and process until smooth. (If you don't have a food processor, you can use an electric mixer or a wooden spoon instead, but the dip will not be as smooth). Add the feta and process until smooth.
• Scrape the mixture into a serving bowl. (The dip can be made up to this point a few hours in advance, covered and kept refrigerated). Bring to cool room temperature before serving).
• When ready to serve, season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with the sliced scallion.
• Heat your grill to high.
• Brush the pitas with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the pitas for 1 minute on each side, until lightly browned. Remove from the grill and cut each pita into 8 wedges for serving. Serve warm with the dip.

GARLIC SCALLION NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
• In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
• Add scallions and garlic.
• Stir and cook without browning the garlic.
• Cook until the garlic smell is fragrant and filling the room (about 5 minutes).
• Add brown sugar and soy sauce and cook for another minute.
• Increase the heat a bit and throw in the noodles.
• Quickly saute the noodles until they are all coated with the garlicky butter mixture.
• Serve immediately.
• Garnish with additional scallions if desired.

GARLIC HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, sour cream and mayonaise till smooth.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Refridgerate the dip for a few hours to let the flavours blend.