Black Garlic Standing Potato Gratin

Whether they're mashed, scalloped, fried, or baked, potatoes will always have a special place in my heart and at the holiday table. This casserole does them justice with a show-stopping presentation and a flavor profile that'll have your guests scrambling to discover the secret ingredient. The answer? Black garlic. If you've never had black garlic before, its sweetness and balsamic quality will delight. The flavor is mellow and caramel, but remains decidedly garlic, the best of both worlds. With the accent of savory and powerhouse cheeses like parmesan and gruyere, and a beautiful starchy potato canvas, this dish is a masterpiece. The assembly is easy and forgiving so dig in and enjoy.We first found this recipe in the Food Lab by inspired chef and recent Seattle transplant J-Kenji Lopez. His method of cooking the potatoes hassle back style is genius. You might be thinking the recipe too rich (blasphemy!), but it's surprisingly not too heavy. All the same, we have used oat milk as a substitute when counting calories and the results were delicious in that version too.

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Rooster Ramen with Black Garlic

We've come a long way from the dorm room hot plate and elevated a pack of instant ramen to new heights with our deliciously unique blends like Rooster Spice and Bulgogi Spice. It includes something to satisfy every flavor craving, and you can mix and match the flavors to make your own bowl just the way you like it. We pulled out all the stops, and all the garnishes, to make this bowl, but you can also use the seasonings individually to season any protein or broth.

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Paprika Roasted Baby Potatoes with Black Garlic Aioli

It's a running joke at the shop is that we have never ate a potato we didn't like. Just because they're all delicious, however, doesn't mean we can't have favorites. This potato recipe makes for an easy side dish or appetizer, and we've found ourselves coming back to it over and over again. There are just a few ingredients here, but they're all full of flavor. The Hungarian Paprika is sweet, fruity and coats these baby potatoes beautifully. Alongside the potatoes, we made a Black Garlic aioli that you're going to want to put on everything. Black Garlic is fermented and fruity, somewhat reminiscent of molasses. It doesn't have the bite of regular garlic, and it has umami qualities similar to balsamic vinegar. Together, these mini potatoes and aioli make for a delicious and flavorful bite.

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