• GarlicEggplantDipFinal

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    Ingredients:

    2 large eggplants
    3 garlic cloves
    2/3 cups mayonnaise
    1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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    Directions:

    Wash eggplants and place on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet.

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    Broil in oven for 10-15 minutes on each side, or until the eggplants turn soft and change color.

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    Take the eggplants out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
    Cut the eggplant in half, and peel off the skin. Use a spoon if needed.

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    Cut the eggplant in strips lengthwise and chop finely with a knife.

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    Place the eggplant in a colander and let the juices drain for about 10-15 minutes.
    Crush garlic using a garlic press and add to the eggplant.

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    Add salt and mayonnaise, and mix it together.

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    Chill in the refrigerator. Serve on bread or crackers, as an appetizer/ snack, or to complement any meal.

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  • GarlicBeetSaladFinal

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    A very simple, easy to make spread, that will beautifully garnish any meal.

    Ingredients:

    2 large or 4 small red beets
    2 garlic cloves
    1/2 cup mayonnaise
    3/4 teaspoon salt, or adjust the amount to your taste.

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    Directions:

    Boil the red beets in water, until soft, so that you can easily insert a fork into them.

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    While beets are boiling, crush the garlic using a garlic press.

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    When beets are done cooking, remove from water, peel and finely grate.

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    Mix in the mayonnaise and salt. Serve.

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    Note: To garnish, I used green onions and boiled red beets to create the decorative rose.