Tagco Roasted Garlic Express Electric Roaster - WHITE
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Tagco Roasted Garlic Express Electric Roaster - WHITE
Customer Review: Absolutely love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally bought the Roasted Garlic Express in Brown/Terracotta to give as a gift. But once it arrived, I became rather attached to it and ended up keeping it for myself! If you love the taste and smell of fresh-roasted garlic, but hate the inconvenience and expense of heating the oven for hours, then this is the kitchen gadget for you! Just cut the tops off of a few cloves of garlic and place them cut-side down in a few tablespoons of olive oil in the removable roasting pan. Moisten the terracotta ring, plug in the roasted garlic express, close the lid, push the start button, and forget about it for the next 27 minutes. When the little light goes out, your garlic is done. It couldn't be easier!
Pros:
* Easy and convenient to use
* Much faster and more economical than a conventional oven
* Low profile- doesn't take up much counter space, easy to store
* Roasting cup is removable and washable
* Interior is non-stick, simple to wipe clean- no mess!
* Can be used for other applications. I melt brie in mine!
Cons:
* Clip-on handle sometimes gets into the oil (I like to use extra oil for dipping)
* Large cloves of garlic sometimes need an extra cycle to be fully mushy
I like to add fresh herbs to my garlic while it's roasting- what a treat on crusty french bread! If you like your cloves crispy, squeeze them out of the shell and let them cook without the skins- they will "fry" in the olive oil and become crunchy. I have used this little roaster several times a week since I bought it. I wouldn't hesitate to repurchase, give as a gift, or recommend to a friend.
Customer Review: Family Favorite
Summary: 5 Stars
SUMMARY: Long story short - this countertop baker is worth every penny - not only efficient and reliable, but versatile, too.
HISTORY: I have baked garlic in a hot oven with OK results. Only OK. Mine was never as tasty as that in restaurants, so I made an exception to my "multipurpose" requirement for kitchen appliances and bought Roasted Garlic Express.
TESTIMONY: For baking a single bulb of garlic, it's far more economical to plug this in than to rev up an entire oven. And for some reason regular ovens take twice as long to do the job. If the garlic is more than a few days old, I usually add about 5 minutes for best results.
TIP: Do Not Skimp on the olive oil. The instructions called for much more than I would have used if left to my own devices. Follow the instructions for best results. Duh.
FLAW: My sole criticism is a design flaw: the little handle (for removing the hot tray at the end of the cycle) should have a storage place right on the appliance when the garlic is roasting. Of course for storage we stash it inside the roaster.
RECOMMENDATION: If you want to eat roasted garlic frequently, this appliance is totally worth having.
Customer Review: I love my roasted garlic express
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a BIG garlic fan so when I saw this little gadget I just had to have one. It is so easy to use, looks adorable on the counter, and easy to clean too. My cardiologist wants me to cut back on sodium, having roasted garlic on hand adds a big dose of flavor to almost everything I cook - so I don't even miss the salt.
Roasted garlic also makes a great spread for whole grain breads - a healthy alternative to butter. It can be added to diet dressings and low fat dips for extra flavor. There are so many uses for it. There are also lots of health benefits to including garlic in your recipes: garlic has shown a 4% to 6% cholesterol reduction in some studies, it is anti-inflammatory, can help lower blood pressure, boosts the immune system, and much more.
This little roaster makes it possible to get the flavor and benefits of roasted garlic every day without heating up your kitchen by having the oven on, and since it automatically turns off when it is done you don't even have to watch the clock. In just 20 minutes you have warm, delicious yumminess to add to lots of foods.
Health and Happiness, Lady Rose
Customer Review: A Fantastic Kitchen Helper
Summary: 5 Stars
I had wanted to buy one of these garlic roasters for some time however, I had to wait until my husband and I were holidaying in Honolulu before I located the Tago Roastered Garlic Express. My husband didn't think we would use it very much; however, I still went ahead and purchased it.
Upon arriving home in Australia, I discovered that my garlic roaster wouldn't work (even with my step-down electrical transformer). I emailed Tagco and explained the problem to them. They replied straight away and immediately shipped me a replacement garlic roaster. It is not often that a Company impresses me but Tagco were wonderful.
When my new garlic roaster arrived it worked perfectly. And surprise, surprise, my husband thought that the garlic I roasted for him was the best he had ever tasted. I believe I will use the garlic roaster quite often as it's easy to operate, the roasting time is quick and the flavour of the garlic is fantastic. A big bonus is that the garlic roaster doesn't take long to clean.
Overall, a great little kitchen gadget from an extremely helpful Company.
Customer Review: A Vampyre-Slayer's Best Friend
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have been hesitating to buy this garlic roaster (as I had been) then hesitate no more! If you are a garlic lover--for its health and/or taste properties, but can't stomach the raw stuff, then I cannot recommend this highly enough! This garlic roaster is the lazy cook's dream. Just cut off the tops of the garlic, pop it in the roaster, pour a touch of olive oil over it, press a button, and 27 minutes later, while you are cooking or catching up on your e-mail or whatever, you have up to 3 mouth-watering bulbs of garlic at your fingertips. I also roast peppers and onions in it, and, while the consistency might be a bit mushy for those who are into "al dente," it is perfect for me. I was going to say something clever about vampyres and garlic, but all you true-blue and wanna-be vampyres out there know that garlic is as ineffective in doing away with you as a wooden stake or a silver bullet, so whether you are a bloodsucker or just an ordinary mortal: BUY IT--YOU WON'T REGRET IT!