Preface

From Crop to Plate

The Garlic Plant
Where Garlic Grows
Elephant Garlic
Growing Garlic for Commerce
Harvesting Garlic
Curing Garlic
Finding Fresh Garlic Year Round
Garlic Products
Who Loves Garlic?
Choosing Great Garlic

Growing Garlic at Home

Garlic Grass in a Pot
When To Plant
What Type of Garlic to Plant
Preparing the Soil
Planting the Cloves
Solarizing Your Growing Area
Tending the Crop
Braiding Garlic
Harvesting and Curing the Bulbs

Soups

Garlic-Lentil Soup
Garlicky Chicken Soup
Baby Lima Bean Soup with Rosemary and Garlic
Garlic, Greens, and Rice Soup
Using Garlic, Scallions, Scapes, and Chives
Potato and Cauliflower Soup with Roasted Garlic
Potato and Mustard Greens Soup with Roasted Garlic
Soup Provencal
Gazpacho Supreme

Salads

Roasted Bell Peppers with Olive Oil and Garlic
Quinoa Tabouli
Garlicky Guacamole
Garlic Croutons
Tunisian Eggplant Salad

Conclusion

Introduction

Garlics of the World

Which Type of Garlic is Best?
What to Look For
Hardneck Subspecies
A Garlic Tasting Party
Rocambole Group
Rocambole Varieties
Porcelain Group
Porcelain Varieties
Purple Stripe Group
Purple Stripe Varieties
Softneck Subspecies
Artichoke Group
Artichoke Varieties
Silverskin Group
Silverskin Varieties
Creole Group
Creole Varieties
Asiatic Group
Asiatic Varieties
Turban Group
Turban Varieties

Garlic Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Garlic Tools and Gadgets
Garlic Press
Garlic Peeler-Roller
Garlic Roaster
Garlic Keeper
Garlic Cooking Techniques
Peeling Garlic
Garlic Odor on the Hands
Garlic Breath
Preserving Garlic
Freezing Garlic
Drying Garlic
Garlic Vinegar
Garlic Salt
Garlic Oil
Refrigerator Garlic Pickles
Cooking with Garlic

Breads and Pizza

Donna's Garlic Bread
Garlic-Rosemary Focaccia
Basic Bruschetta
Sesame, Poppy Seed, and Garlic Pita Points
Garlic Toast for Two
Artichoke, Garlic, and Fresh Tomato Pizza
Onion and Garlic Pizza

Side Dishes

Winter Squash with Garlic and Miso
Patty Pan Squash with Red Peppers
Broiled Belgian Endives
Garlic Broiled Tomatoes
Stuffed Mushrooms
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Herbs
Roasted Garlic Potato Cakes
Baked Garlicky Parsnips
Garlic-Parmesan Rice Cakes

Resource List

Garlic and Garlic Products
Garlic Information Websites
Garlic Festivals

Garlic Through the Ages

The Origins of Garlic
Garlic and the Ancient Civilizations
The Ancient Egyptians
The Ancient Hebrews
The Ancient Greeks
The Ancient Romans
Garlic in Europe
Medieval Times
The Renaissance
The Great Plagues
Garlic in the Americas
The Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries
The Eighteenth Century
Wild Garlic in America
The Nineteenth Century
The Twentieth Century
Garlic in Asia
China
India
Witches, Vampires, and Garlic

Garlic and Your Health

Folk Cures Using Garlic
Garlic and Your Animal Friends
Arthritis, Asthma, and Athlete's Foot
Burns and Blisters
Colds and Flu
Digestion
Earache
Ringworm
Sinusitis And Sore Throat
Toothache
What's In Garlic
Which Form of Garlic is Best?
Fresh Raw Garlic
Cooked Garlic
Garlic Tablets
Garlic Oil
Aged Garlic Extract
Freeze-Dried Garlic
How Does Garlic Affect Your Health?
Garlic and Cholesterol
Garlic and Blood Pressure
Garlic and Detoxification
Garlic and Cancer
Garlic for Pest Control/Pest Spray
Garlic and Infection
Garlic and Candidiasis
Garlic and Immunity
Garlic and Aging
Contraindications to Garlic Use

Appetizers, Hors D'Oeuvres, and Dips

Cilantro Pesto
Baba Ganoush
Black Bean Hummus
Roasted Garlic
Ten Ways to Use Roasted Garlic
Olive, Almond, and Garlic Pate
Garlicky Party Nuts
Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic Tapenade
Roasted Red Pepper-Garlic Dip
Tahini-Carrot Spread
White Bean Puree

Sauces and Salad Dressings

Roasted Garlic and Bell Pepper Dressing
Creamy Garlic-Miso Dressing
Quick Tahini-Garlic Sauce
Garlic Butter
Aioli
Mango-Garlic Dressing
Garlic-Peanut Sauce
Luscious Tomato-Garlic Sauce
Garlic-Flax Dressing

Entrees

Garlicky Orange-Poppy Seed Chicken
Stephen's Garlic-Herb Baked Chicken
Garlic and Sage Turkey Burgers
Chicken Provencal (40 Clove Chicken)
The Artist's Poached Chicken
Lousie's Garlic Marinated Grilled Salmon
Easy Shrimp in Garlic-Wine Sauce
Red Lentil Loaf
Grilled Rosemary-Skewered Garlic-Marinated Shrimp
Ginger-Garlic Tofu
Pinto Beans A Ma Facon
Black Bean-Stuffed Yellow Peppers
Simple Springtime Pasta
Lazy Guy's Pasta with Tomatoes and Garlic
Polenta-Stuffed Portabella Muchrooms
Grandma's Oatmeal Burgers
Vegetable Pot-Au-Feu (Baked Vegetable Stew)