garlic bread

A home cook shared a dinner made entirely from scratch: tomatoes and basil grown in their own garden, garlic bought at a farmer's market, and homemade bread. The post drew warm engagement from readers who enjoy simple, seasonal, home-produced food.

Home cooks are championing the humble loaf heel and the two dry end slices most people throw away. The method: tear them by hand rather than cutting with a knife, then fry them in a dry skillet with oil, a smashed clove of garlic and salt for about six minutes until crisp and golden. The ragged torn edges, advocates say, are the whole point, and the kitchen fills with the smell of frying garlic bread.

Food writer Michelle of Honest and Truly is sharing a roasted garlic bread recipe aimed at football tailgates, describing it as a warm, savory side that pairs with typical game-day dishes. The recipe is being circulated in recipe round-ups as home cooks look for easy crowd-pleasing dishes for weekend tailgate parties and watch gatherings.