Joe Strummer had been toying with the phrase rock the casbah prior to hearing Topper Headon's musical track that would form the basis of the song. This phrase had originated during a jam session with Strummer's violinist friend Tymon Dogg.
Instructions. 1  Preheat oven to 400F. 2  Cut the top 1/2 inch from garlic bulb (straight across the top so you cut into just the tops of the cloves). 3  Roast for 30-40 minutes or until garlic is very soft and lightly browned. 4  Squeeze garlic out of its skin and into a small dish.
1 (For a larger roast, make it three.) Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. 2  Place the meat, bone side down, in a large roasting pan. 3  Season it with salt and pepper. 4  If you like garlic, peel the cloves and cut them into tiny slivers; use a boning or paring knife to poke small holes in the meat and insert the garlic into them. Season it with salt and pepper. 2  If you like garlic, peel the cloves and cut them into tiny slivers; use a boning or paring knife to poke small holes in the meat and insert the garlic into them. 3  Place the roast in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, undisturbed.