Garlic And Bread Sauce With Thyme Recipes

GARLIC BUTTER TOPPING

Steps:

• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, garlic powder and thyme. Cover and microwave on high until butter is melted. Yield: 3 tablespoons., For garlic bread: Brush butter topping over cut sides of buns. Place cut side down on grill. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 1 minute or until toasted. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings., For vegetables: Place broccoli, cauliflower and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Drizzle with butter topping; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds or until heated through.

GARLIC-THYME BREAD

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine yeast and water, and allow to stand in a warm place for 10 minutes or until foamy.
• Stir in oil, salt, garlic, thyme, and whole wheat flour.
• Add white flour 1/4 cup at a time, as needed, until a stiff manageable dough is formed.
• Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic.
• Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
• (For even more garlicky flavour, after the dough has risen once, punch it down and place in refrigerator for 1 to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature, and then proceed with the following directions.) Preheat oven to 450° and dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
• If desired, work a bit of parmesan-reggiano into the dough at this point with some olive oil for extra flavour.
• Form the dough into a round, place on prepared cooking sheet, cover with plastic, and let rise for 30 minutes.
• Brush lightly with cold water, bake for 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 400° and continue baking for 20-30 minutes, or until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE FOR BREAD

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a bowl or jar and serve within a 1/2 hour.
• This can also be refrigerated.
• Refrigerate after using.
• If you purchase a good olive oil, it will solidify in the fridge.
• Just let it thaw for a few minutes at room temperature.

THYME GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a heavy knife. Transfer to a food processor along with remaining ingredients and blend.
• Roll into a 6-inch log in a sheet of plastic wrap, twisting ends closed. Chill, covered, at least 2 hours for flavors to develop. Bring to room temperature before using.

GRILLED GARLIC BREAD WITH THYME INFUSED BUTTER

Steps:

• Place butter into a small pot and add thyme sprig.
• Melt and let infuse for 10 minutes.
• Preheat a grill to medium high.
• Slice the rolls in half brush with a little of the thyme infused butter.
• Place cut side down onto the grill and grill until bread is toasted and grill marks appear.
• Rub each piece of toasted bread with cut side of garlic clove and then brush with a little more thyme butter.
• Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked pepper and serve immediately.

CHICKEN WITH 40 CLOVES OF GARLIC AND CREAMY THYME SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 deg F.
• Combine onions, bell peppers, celery, parsley, 1/2 tsp thyme, and 5 garlic cloves and place in the cavity of the chicken. (If you prefer, use 1 cup frozen seasoning mix instead of the first four ingredients).
• Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
• Sprinkle chicken with pepper, salt and remaining 1/2 tsp thyme and coat with cooking spray; surround with the remaining garlic cloves.
• Tie ends of legs together with twine and tuck wing tips under the chicken.
• Roast for 40 minutes.
• Increase the oven temperature to 450 deg and bake an additional 20 minutes or until a thermometer registers 170 deg. Transfer chicken to a platter.
• Remove the garlic cloves from the roasting pan and reserve five of them;scatter the remainder around the chicken, cover the platter with foil and allow the chicken to rest.
• Prepare sauce: place the reserved cloves, broth, white wine, chopped fresh thyme and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• While the broth is simmering, combine flour and 3 tbl water in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
• Stir the slurry into the broth mixture and simmer 5 minutes or until thick, whisking often.
• Remove and discard garlic from the sauce.
• Remove and discard skin from the chicken (or don't, if you prefer!); carve chicken; garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
• Serve chicken with garlic cloves and sauce.