Creamy Caramelized Garlic Dressing

Submitted by Julesong

"Here's a recipe based on one from my mom's recipe clipping collection, then combined with Julia Child's wonderful buttery method of preparing garlic. Yum!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 3 cups, approx

ingredients

• 2 heads garlic
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups plain yogurt

directions

1. Separate the garlic cloves from the heads.
2. Take a saucepan and heat to boiling the water; add the cloves of garlic and simmer for about 1 minute- drain, peel the garlic (which should be softish and should peel easily) and set aside.
3. Melt the butter and olive oil together in the saucepan; add back in the peeled garlic and sauté over low for 10 to 15 minutes, until they're a creamy yellow color and are very tender.
4. Using a food processor, whir together the cooked garlic and remaining ingredients, scraping down the sides occasionally, until the desired textured is reached.
5. Note: keeps tightly covered in the fridge for about a week; also, you can substitute 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil for the tarragon, for a different flavor.
6. Note#2: recipe can be stretched by adding some (perhaps 1/2 cup) of silken tofu, too.