Macaroni B Crème
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Try mixing the chopped parsley with the butter and garlic, or even blend it. This will give a nice green color, and enhance the taste of parsley.
Garlic bread is a great snack or starter to serve with tomato-based soups and stews are hand-in-glove pairings. Leafy salads go well with garlic bread as do steak, chicken, and seafood. What about pasta? While some love a piece of garlic bread with their pasta, others will argue that this combo is just too starchy for their taste.
Soft, white breads such as baguette or ciabatta is great for making garlic bread. Whole grain and seeded breads are an alternative, as long as they are soft and not too dark. Sourdough bread can add extra depth of flavor, but any white loaf will work just fine. Making garlic bread is a great way to salvage a loaf that has been lying in the pantry for a day or two. The butter and heat bring new life to the bread, resulting in a crisp, crusty toast packed with garlicky savoriness.
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With a slice of homemade garlic bread on the side, even the humblest soup or salad is complete and enjoyable. The warm, crispy, and flavorful toast is the perfect accompaniment to seafood like prawns and lobster. It’s also a natural part of every gathering.
Classic herbs like basil, thyme, rosemary, and oregano can all be sprinkled on your garlic bread – separately or together – to add new layers of flavor. Marjoram is perhaps a lesser-known herb that will fit right in. In many stores, you can find Italian spice mixes that are like made for garlic bread. Try mixing your herbs and spices with finely grated parmesan cheese and sprinkle on your hot garlic bread. For added heat, a pinch of chili flakes will do the job.
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