Garlic

Mediterranean Vegetable Bake

I absolutely love this recipe and it’s a great way to use zucchini when it’s in abundance in the middle of summer. Although truthfully, I make it with whatever vegetables I have in the fridge. I’ll swap kale, spinach and swiss chard interchangeably. Sometimes I will add eggplant. If I don’t have mushrooms around, I’llContinue reading “Mediterranean Vegetable Bake”

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

It’s important not to over-mash the potatoes or you will end up with the dreaded ‘mashed paste’. Use a hand masher and stop as soon as the majority of the chunks have been broken up. Ingredients: 10 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 1/2 c sour cream 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese 1/4 c butter 1Continue reading “Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes”

Peruvian Garlic Rice

I was once married to a Peruvian, MANY years ago. Growing up he worked in his mom’s small restaurant in Lima, Peru and knew how to cook all the Peruvian staples. I was shocked by how much garlic he put in the rice but as soon as I tasted it, it was like I wasContinue reading “Peruvian Garlic Rice”