The Essence of the Mediterranean.
This hugely popular herb has many healing powers from lowering blood pressure and cholesterol to warding off disease, and this book is packed with fascinating garlic lore and over 35 recipes that will soon show you why.
Garlic has a variety of uses: it can add pungency in its raw state, and also has a wonderful creamy gentle flavour if it is baked or added to a casserole or roast. New garlic's properties are totally different to old garlic, and the recipes cover which to use when and how to prepare the odorous cloves.
For a starter try Roast Garlic with Goat's Cheese and Walnut Paté, or Spanish Garlic Soup. Main meals include delicious Chicken Baked with Shallots and Garlic.
So if you want to ward off a cold, or are just hankering after a blast of garlic infused aromas, this is the book for you.
