Garlic is the go-to ingredient for millions of savoury dishes -- from your favourite platter of pasta to scrumptious Asian cuisine, and from heart-warming soups and stews to delectable marinades and sauces for meat, poultry and seafood. You can add a touch to allow the other ingredients to shine, but the true garlic lover wants garlic to shine as the star ingredient of their savoury dishes. Garlic is by far one of the most prominent flavour powerhouses, readily available at grocery stores large and small. It can be used in its fresh form but is equally as popular as a powder. Fresh is ideal for marinades, stews, and sauces, while dried is perfect for rubs. It can also be used raw, cooked, or roasted to create different layers of flavour. Roasting garlic creates a sweeter more subtle flavour, while when using it raw brings out its more pungent side.
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Sing the praises of this pungent “allium” and whip up a garlic feast laden with salads, appetizers, mains and sides all packing a delicious garlic punch.

Since garlic is a favourite for the whole family, you know you can’t lose with new recipes rich in garlicky goodness. However, be sure you are choosing the freshest garlic possible. Garlic is best when you choose firm, plump bulbs with the skin still firm to the cloves. The looser and drier the skins, the older the garlic. When prepping your garlic, if you notice it has a green stem, this indicates it is about to sprout. Remove the green as it can be bitter, and you’re good to go!

If you’re looking for new recipes packed with enough garlic to keep the vampires away, our chefs have been whipping up tantalizing temptations sure to please the whole family. You can take a trip around the world introducing a dish from a different country every night. Monday starts with the aromatic flavours of India with our Butter Chicken Breast Curry with Basmati Rice and Garlic Naan. Subtle garlic in hand with luscious spices create a mouth-watering meal. Those naans will come in handy to sop of every last ounce. Tuesday it’s on to Morocco with Carb Smart Moroccan-Style Shrimp Stew with Zucchini, Feta and Almonds. The fragrance of South Africa comes to life with salty feta and crunchy almonds as a finishing touch. Next, it’s on to Italy for delicious pasta with a lovely Cheesy Creamy Prosciutto Penne with Roasted Cauliflower and the next night celebrate Greece with tempting Easy Lamb Moussaka with Roasted Eggplant and Potatoes. Finish your week with a colourful finale of Asian Quick Beef and Noodle Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Peppers. Quick and easy, you’ll be ready to start your weekend right.

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The beauty of garlic is its versatility. It can be added to almost any savoury dish, whether it is roasted, simmered, stir-fried or tossed. You choose how much you want to add, so even those concerned about garlic breath can get a hint of garlicky goodness without the need for mouthwash! Garlic can be bold and in your face, or subtle and barely noticeable allowing other ingredients to shine.
Garlic is a member of the onion family offering small amounts of manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Selenium, calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin B1. It is said to help with relief from colds, lowering blood pressure, and improving cholesterol levels, while also being a powerful antioxidant.
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