The Bubbo > wrote:

>when i'm pressed for time I will microwave the garlic.
>i take the bulb with the papery outside peeled off and put it in a tupperware
>with a drizzle of oil. lay the cover on top (don't seal) and microwave for
>about 2 minutes.
>It's not perfect but it's a great alternative for when I am needing to hurry.

I'm not sure how imperfect it is even. My procedure is to
chop the garlic, moisten it a bit with EVOO and wine winegar,
and microwave for about 70 seconds. Then it goes directly in
the final dish right before serving, substituting for
garlic that had been sauteeed a bit in olive oil.

It is also a method for making the garlic component of
a "chow chow" to be served on burgers or hot dogs.

Steve