10 Tasty Recipes with Garlic – Celebrate National Garlic Day!

Despite the way my breath smells, and despite the way my sweat smells the next day, I LOVE to eat garlic! I was thrilled to learn that there are so many others that share my love of garlic that they created a whole day for it. Yes, you read that right, April 19 is National Garlic Day. Are you ready to celebrate? Here is some garlic trivia to get you in the mood:

• Alliumphobia is what the fear of garlic is called.
• Garlic only contains 4 calories per clove.
• Chicago was named after the American Indian word for the wild garlic that grew around Lake Michigan, chicagaoua.
• Studies around the world have shown garlic to be beneficial in fighting heart disease, cancer, diabetes, infections and other illnesses.
• The use of garlic dates back to the early Egyptians, over 5,000 years ago. Egyptian slaves downed tools when their daily ration of garlic was removed, thus becoming the first ever known labor strike. I’d strike too – wouldn’t you?
• Garlic is believed to ward off heart disease, cancer, colds, and flu. And don’t forget vampires!

Now that you are sufficiently amazed by the powers of garlic, why not make a yummy, garlic-filled recipe? Here are 10 Tasty Recipes with Garlic to get you started…

Cheesy Bacon Garlic PinWheels | Flour on My Face

Baked Garlic Sweet Potato Fries | Nel’s Nook

Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Creamy Mushroom Gravy | Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Shrimp And Fennel In Garlic Sauce | Practically Functional

Grilled Basil Garlic Chicken Breasts | A Family Feast

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes | The Pinning Mama

Simple Garlic Hummus | Call Me PMc

Holy Shiitake Pizza {with EASY Garlic Aioli} | Love Bakes Good Cakes

Balsamic Garlic Mushrooms Recipe | Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Garlic and Herb Feta Mashed Potatoes | Juggling Act Mama

Looking for even more garlic recipe inspiration? Check out this post with 10 (more) delicious recipes with garlic over on Cheap is the New Classy.

Which of these recipes is your favorite? How will you celebrate National Garlic Day?

References:

1. https://garlicgrowers.co.za/facts.html
2. http://www.nationalgarlicday.com/garlic-trivia.html
3. http://www.yumsugar.com/Garlic-Fun-Facts-216551