Instructions: These will keep in your refrigerator for months at a time, and are extremely handy to have around for flavoring vinaigrettes, mashed potatoes, pasta sauces, or green salads (just toss them in with the lettuce and fresh vegetables).

Roasted Garlic Spread (see accompanying recipe)

Smooth all of the prepared Roasted Garlic Spread on the bottom of a 10 inch glass pie plate or similar-size shallow casserole dish. Roast in a 400-degree oven for about 1 hour, stirring frequently, until the mixture caramelizes and darkens and becomes quite firm (with a few spots remaining on the chewy side).

With a slotted spoon, scoop the crunchies onto paper towels to cool. When cool, refrigerate in a tightly sealed container, such as a glass jar.

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