The Unabashed Onion & Garlic Lover's International Cookbook

The Unabashed Garlic and Onion Lover's International Cookbook is especially designed to proclaim both the pleasures and scents of these highly popular edibles. This collection of over 175 recipes from around the world spotlights the tantalizing spark of onions and garlic, and all of their relatives - including shallots, leeks, scallions, and chives. It offers spectacular classic and contemporary recipes that raise these celebrated members of the Allium family to new and satisfying heights. For those lovers with lusty appetites, this book offers a wide range of hearty dishes including such favorites as Shrimp Scampi, Caesar Salad, and Classic Garlic Bread, as well as more innovative fare such as Bean Curd Kung Pao, Spicy Chicken Fajitas, and Rumbledethumps. From soups, salads, and side dishes, to appetizers, entrees, and breads, these pages are bursting with exciting recipes that are sure to please anyone with a passion for these glorious tastes. You will even find the complete story of onions and garlic, including their illustrious role in history, their nutritional and medicinal value, and instructions on how to grow these flavorful gems.