For all those fearless garlic lovers…It’s garlic season! Garlic is an extremely healthy food that is found in abundance during the fall months at your local farmer’s markets and grocery stores. There are many claims for the fearless garlic bulb- an anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial agent. It also is believed to be an immune system booster with many anti-inflammatory properties…but one thing we do know- it can be a tasty addition to many dishes.
For a great and simple fall treat try my favorite- roasted garlic. All you need is a head of garlic (the whole thing), olive oil, tin foil, sharp knife and an oven or toaster oven (not a toaster!)
-Preheat oven to 425 degrees
-Peel the excess layers of the garlic bulb but leave the individual skins of the garlic cloves in tact
-With a sharp knife cut the pointed top of the garlic head (about ½ inch) so the individual garlic cloves are revealed
-Enclose the garlic head in a tinfoil and drizzle with a few teaspoons of olive oil and cover completely with the tinfoil
-Stick it in the oven for about 45 minutes or until the top of the garlic is slightly brown and soft throughout
This can be eaten many ways- most simply spread on a piece of French bread…once the cloves have cooled you can simply squeeze out the soft garlic cloves and enjoy! Roasted garlic is much more mild than raw garlic or even sautéed garlic, so don’t be afraid to try this healthy and tasty food!
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