#Garlic

1. If using green lentils: To a small saucepan, add liquid (I used 1 cup water, 1 cup vegetable broth for added flavor // amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and rinsed green lentils and heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered for about 18-22 minutes, or until tender. The water should have a constant simmer (not boil). Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.
2. If using red lentils: To a small saucepan, add liquid (water and/or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add rinsed red lentils and bring back to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes, or until just tender. You want them to be cooked through but not mushy. Drain well and set aside.
3. In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and stir to combine.
4. Sautè for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the peppers and onions are tender and slightly browned.
5. Next add tomato sauce, coconut sugar, vegan worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, and paprika (optional). Stir to combine.
6. Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the skillet as well, and stir to combine.
7. Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until completely warmed through and thick, stirring occasionally – about 5-10 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chili powder and/or cumin for smokiness, salt for saltiness, coconut sugar for sweetness, or worcestershire for depth of flavor.
9. Serve the mixture on toasted buns with sliced onion.

Best when fresh, though leftover sloppy joe mixture will keep in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer for 1 month. Reheat in the microwave, or on the stovetop, adding water or vegetable broth if the mixture has dried out.

1. Add the butter and cream to a large skillet.
2. Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes.
3. Whisk in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for one minute.
4. Whisk in the parmesan cheese until melted.
5. Serve immediately.

1. Mix garlic, basil, oregano, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub all over pork tenderloin. Wrap bacon around tenderloin.
2. Place in oven at 375 F for 1 hour. Wrap in foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well, breaking up any clumps.
2. Let sauce sit for 30 minutes (at least) for flavours to blend.

1. In a medium bowl, mash together avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic.
2. Stir in cayenne. Chill for 1 hour for best flavour.

Adjust lime juice, garlic, and/or cayenne pepper to get flavour preference

1. Brown ground meat, set aside. Add oil to pan and add vegetables, cook until tender. Add garlic, flour, and tomato puree, increase heat and cook for a few minutes.
2. Return beef to the pan. Pour in the wine, and boil to reduce slightly. Add stock, worchestershire sauce and herbs. Bring to simmer and cook for 45 minutes, uncovered. Gravy should be thick and coating meat. Check after 30 minutes; if a lot of liquid remains, increase heat. Season well, then discard thyme and bay leaves.
3. Meanwhile, make mash. Bring potatoes to a boil in salted water, then simer until tender. Drain and let steam dry. Mash well with milk and butter, season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread filling into 9x13 pan. Pipe or spoon on mash to cover. Bake at 425 F convection (or 400 F regular) for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden.

1. Mix first eight ingredients (marmalade, balsalmic vinegar, water, dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, salt, and olive oil) in bowl.
2. Put spinach in large bowl, and add ideally 5+ of the remaining optional ingredients. Serve.

1. Bring large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to directions. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce.
2. Combine garlic and basil in food processor, pulse to a mince.
3. Add lemon juice, avocado flesh and olive oil. If sauce is too thick add 1 tbsp of water.
4. Season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta, place back in pot. Add avocado sauce and stir until combined.
5. Serve with lemon zest, basil leaves and pepper.

1. In a blender, chop the garlic. Pour drained garbanzo into blender, keep 1 tbsp for garnish.
2. Place lemon juice, tahini, oil, chopped garlic, and salt in blender. Blend until creamy and well-mixed.
3. Add liquid from garbanzo beans in 1 tbsp increments if necessary.
4. Serve topped with pepper and garbanzo beans.