Vampire-Proof Dishes

Pancetta-Wrapped Garlic

Boiling garlic, much like roasting, is a great way to get the cloves tender and the flavor mellow. Wrap each clove in a strip of pancetta, and you've got a tasty little appetizer.

Recipe: Pancetta-Wrapped Garlic

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

The flavor of the garlic mellows as it roasts and becomes soft enough to spread on the bread that's served alongside the chicken.

Recipe: Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash Cassoulet

A cassoulet is a classic country French dish made with white beans and sausage or other types of meat. It's covered and cooked slowly to allow time for all the flavors to blend. Instead of sausage, this hearty fall version features cubed butternut squash and pancetta. The garlic is roasted first, and then the pulp is added to the squash mixture before it's baked.

Recipe: Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash Cassoulet

Goat Cheese, Roasted Garlic, and Tomato Croutes

Roasting the garlic and the tomatoes is the key to flavor in these savory appetizers. After the garlic is roasted, you combine the pulp with the goat cheese, spread it on the toasted baguette slices, and top with tomato wedges.

Recipe: Goat Cheese, Roasted Garlic, and Tomato Croutes

Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Butter

The rich garlic flavor of these creamy mashed potatoes comes from a garlic butter that's made with roasted garlic, butter, shallots and fresh rosemary. You can make the garlic butter up to three days ahead and store it in the refrigerator.

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Butter

Roasted Garlic and Shallot Potato Soup with Cheesy Croutons

Creamy potato soup is more flavorful with the addition of roasted garlic, white wine, onion and fresh thyme. And, for the finishing touch, each serving is topped with a slice of Parmesan-blue cheese toast.

Recipe: Roasted Garlic and Shallot Potato Soup with Cheesy Croutons

Garlic–Stuffed Mushrooms

For a simple and delicious appetizer, fill tender mushroom caps with a savory mixture of garlic, whipping cream and breadcrumbs and bake until lightly browned.

Recipe: Garlic-Stuffed Mushrooms

Spaghettini with Oil and Garlic

Leave off the sauce and try this classic Italian dish where you lightly toss the pasta in a simple mixture of garlic, olive oil, parsley and crushed red pepper. Sprinkle with freshly ground Parmesan cheese just before serving.

Recipe: Spaghettini with Oil and Garlic

Puree of Roasted Garlic and White Vegetables

Replace mashed potatoes with this unique puree of potatoes, celeriac, turnip and roasted garlic. Because the mixture is blended with whipping cream, it's ultra–rich and smooth, and the flavor is bold enough to pair with hearty lamb, beef, pork or wild game entrees.

Recipe: Puree of Roasted Garlic and White Vegetables

Roasted Garlic Aioli

Aioli is a garlic–flavored mayonnaise often used as an accompaniment for meats and vegetables. Here, you make your own mayonnaise with olive oil and eggs and stir in roasted garlic and marinated artichoke hearts. Serve it as a creamy dip for fresh raw veggies.

Recipe: Roasted Garlic Aioli

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