BLACK GOLD GARLIC RECIPES

Steps:

• Thoroughly rinse squid; pat dry. Cut into 1/4-inch rings; place in medium bowl. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves, the lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate.
• Meanwhile, in deep bowl, mix 1 cup of the flour, the olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the red pepper and black pepper to taste. Slowly add beer, stirring gently until batter is smooth. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
• In food processor, place mayonnaise, 1 garlic clove and the lemon juice. Cover; process until garlic is chopped and mixture is blended. Transfer to small bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Stir in basil. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
• In deep fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches vegetable oil to 375°F. In shallow bowl, place remaining 1 cup flour. Dip squid rings in flour, shaking off excess, then coat completely with beer batter. Fry squid in batches in hot oil until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve calamari hot with Garlic-Lemon Mayonnaise.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 ̊. Cut the top quarter off the garlic heads. Place in a pie pan, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover with foil and bake until the garlic is golden and soft, about 45 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add the butter, cream cheese, parmesan, half-and-half, cream, parsley, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the potatoes and mash with a potato masher. Squeeze the garlic out of its skin and stir into the potatoes. Spoon into a serving bowl and top with more butter and parsley just before serving.