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Garlic Microwave Magic

A quick zap in the microwave guarantees quick garlic peeling.

A quick zap in the microwave guarantees quick garlic peeling.

When recipes call for whole, peeled garlic, rather than tediously peeling off the papery skin, a quick 15-second zap of the cloves in the microwave allows the skins to peel right off.

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