Garlic - Sarina Jacobson, photography by Danya Weiner

Through the ages it has been associated with magic, traded as currency and applied as medicine; now, this staple of Italian cooking is the focus of 75 aromatic dishes. From soups and salads to entres and condiments, this user-friendly cookbook provides garlic lovers with aromatic recipes for all seasons. Roasted Garlic and Sweet Potato Soup will warm you on a winter day, while Cucumber and Avocado Salad, accompanied by fresh crusty bread, is a refreshing summertime meal. The inviting aroma of garlic nearly wafts from the delectable photographs.