In the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia, the athletes were tested to see if they were using drugs to improve performance.
According to MedicalNewsToday.com, original Olympic athletes in Ancient Greece were given garlic – possibly the earliest example of “performance enhancing” agents used in sports.
Garlic belongs to the onion genus Allium, and is closely related to the onion, chive, leek, and shallot. It has been used by humans for thousands of years for both culinary purposes and its therapeutic benefits.
Roasted Garlic Spread is a very yummy use of garlic. Serve this as an appetizer with crusty bread, toasted baguette slices or crackers.
Leftovers, if there are any can be used in any dish calling for garlic, but are particularly good in Spaghetti Sauce and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Roasted Garlic Spread
Print recipe| Serves | 4 - 6 |
| Inspiration | Better Homes and Gardens |
Ingredients
- 1 Large head of garlic
- 1 Tbsp your best olive oil (may substitute with chipolte olive oil)
- crusty bread, toasted baguette slices or crackers
Directions
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Peel away the dry outer layers of skin from 1 head of garlic, leaving skins and cloves intact. Cut off the pointed top portion ( leaving the bulb intact but exposing the individual cloves. Place the garlic head, cut side up in a custard cup.  | |
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Drizzle with a little olive oil.  | |
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Cover with foil and bake in a 425 deg F oven for 30 - 40 minutes or until the cloves feel soft when pressed. Set aside just until cool enough to handle.  | |
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Squeeze out the garlic paste from individual cloves. Spread on crusty bread, toasted baguette slices or crackers. | |