Roasted Garlic Paste

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2. 2
   Remove the first or two layers of papery skin from the garlic.
3. 3
   Slice off 1/4 inch from the pointy top.
4. 4
   Place each head on a sheet of foil, cut side up.
5. 5
   Drizzle with the oil and season with salt.
6. 6
   Wrap each head of garlic in the foil and roast until the cloves are golden brown and soft, 50 to 60 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from the heat and let cool.
8. 8
   Alternatively you can grill it over indirect heat.
9. 9
   Remove the roasted cloves by squeezing the whole head from the bottom.
10. 10
    Use a fork to mix the garlic and 4 tablespoons of olive oil until well blended.
11. 11
    Stir in a pinch of salt.
12. 12
    If not using, tightly covered, put in the frige for up to a few days.