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I enjoy preparing toppings to my dishes as much as I enjoy cooking and this is one of my favorites to keep handy. Not only do the crispy garlic slices add flavor and crunch but a drizzle of the oil adds a subtle allium scent when drizzled on a finished dish.

Ingredients

• 1 small head of garlic, each clove sliced thinly (I use a mandoline)
• ½ c olive oil

Instructions

1. Add oil and garlic to small saucepan (I use a tiny one that is designed to heat up a cup of milk) and set on the stove on medium-low
2. Fry garlic slices until golden and crisp
3. Carefully drain oil using small strainer into a heatproof jar
4. Put garlic slices in a small bowl lined with paper towels and add salt