COOKING WITH GaRLIC
Storage
Garlic should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight. Avoid storing it in the refrigerator. Garlic bulbs can last for several months.
Seasonality
Michigan garlic is available year-round!
Prep Tip
Garlic flavors vary according to the way you cut it– minced garlic will bring a much stronger flavor than whole or sliced cloves.
Explore Recipes with Garlic
Verdant Chicken Soup in the Slow Cooker
Cozy up with this one-pot slow cooker chicken and greens soup! Packed with veggies, this recipe delivers deep flavor with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or slow Sundays, it’s comfort food made simple.
Pork & Fresh Garden Stuffed Squash
Use summer or winter squash in this adaptable recipe from Danu Hof of Mancelona!
Lebanese Fattoush Salad
In Arabic, the word “fattoush” is derived from “fatteh” which literally means “crumbs.” As you can imagine, this Fattoush Salad is basically a hodgepodge of pita bread that’s been seasoned then fried (or baked) in addition to other vegetables that are in season.
Immunity-Boosting Mushroom and Burdock Root Soup
Ready for a health boost? This warming soup employs local vegetables and Arbor Teas organic burdock root tea for a spoonful of immunity!
Everyday Beans & Broth
Sheridan Acres is an heirloom dry bean farm in Ubly, MI. Try their recipe for Beans and Broth!
Smoked Pork and Pickled Red Cabbage
This smoked pork and pickled red cabbage sandwich recipe comes from heritage pork producer Danu Hof of Mancelona.
Yaki-Vernor
Japanese cuisine and Detroit favorite Vernor’s are combined in this dish created by the Detroit Food Academy.
Quick-Pickled Horseradish Kohlrabi
Use these horseradish kohlrabi pickles on anything that can use some crunch and zing!
Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
Turn that locally-sourced head of cauliflower into a delightfully spicy, creamy appetizer!
Rasta Pasta
Roast acorn squash in jerk seasoning for this great fall dish from Jermond Booze of Taste the Diaspora in Detroit.