How to Use garlic in a Sentence

garlic

noun
  • The recipe calls for two cloves of garlic, minced.
  • The freshness of the mint breaks the savory, deep funk of the garlic.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The best time to plant garlic is in the fall, right before the ground freezes.
    — Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Place in a large stock pot along with the white onion and garlic.
    — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2022
  • Add the cream to the pan and gently warm, then add the green garlic tops.
    — John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
  • Chop them up, sauté them in some garlic and oil with the sausage.
    — Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Cook the mussels with oil and garlic and then add the white wine.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Toss in garlic for quick saute, then add all the spices.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 10 Aug. 2021
  • While that cooks, peel and chop a few cloves of garlic, and so on.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2021
  • The same goes for the ramps—this pesto works just as well with spring onions or garlic.
    — Sandor Katz, Saveur, 1 May 2024
  • Just like that, you’ve got cured garlic to store and eat for months.
    — Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Flavor the broth with onion, garlic, and salt—that's it!
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • Catch the Thai chile heat and the garlic punch in the combination?
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
  • Remove the mushrooms and garlic from the pan, and set aside in a bowl.
    — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Nov. 2021
  • Add the garlic, chipotle in adobo, cumin, oregano, and salt.
    — The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • Add the garlic, rosemary and chili flakes and briefly toast.
    — Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Blend the garlic and ginger into a paste, then add to the onions.
    — Jessica Fields, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Once the garlic starts to brown, add about 2 ounces of butter.
    — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In a saucepan, place the cream, Boursin, shallots and garlic and heat over low heat.
    — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2021
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the onions and garlic to a blender.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Add the garlic and cook to infuse the oil with its flavor.
    — CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Meanwhile, in a cold large saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the garlic.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Our tasters said the winner should have robust flavor; dill, garlic, onion, and other herbs should be prominent.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Sprouted garlic is generally safe to eat if the clove is free of mold or odor.
    — Caitlin Beale, Health, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Spruce tips and wild garlic sit in jars on the shelves, a unicorn gallops across a tapestry on one wall, and there’s a woodburning stove to gather around.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Rest elbows at the bar, get a margarita and snack on crispy coconut shrimp served with chili garlic sauce.
    — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The smell of onions and garlic fills the room.
    — Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Add garlic, shallot, thyme and salt.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Grapes, raisins, chocolate, gum, anything with xylitol in it, onions, and garlic, can all be harmful to your animal.
    — Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026

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