Garlic Prep with Herbs and Paprika

Take your garlic, trim off the root end, separate the cloves, give each one a good crush with the flat of your knife, and slip off the skin.

Blend the peeled garlic smooth with an immersion blender, or run it through a meat grinder until you've got a nice paste.

Split the garlic paste into three equal portions, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen it up.

Stir fresh dill or parsley into one portion, paprika into another, and mix each one thoroughly.

Spread the garlic mixture onto a board lined with plastic wrap, or use a freezer bag, and press it into a layer about half an inch thick.

Cover the top with wrap, set a cutting board on top to keep the surface even, and pop it into the freezer until solid.