Garlic, also nicknamed ‘the stinking rose’, is an unsung hero in our kitchens.  It’s true that garlic does have a certain odor and can even seep through our pores.  But if you can get past these minor inconveniences, garlic truly has some amazing properties.  Did you know that it was used as it is a natural antibiotic in WWII to treat wounded soldiers. Some of the health benefits attributed to garlic:

• regulates blood pressure and blood sugar
• strengthens the body’s defenses against allergies
• acts as a blood thinner
• promotes heart health

Garlic is also packed with vitamins and nutrients and is high in protein, potassium, Vitamins A, B, B2,  and C, Calcium and Zinc.  Celebrate National Garlic Day with a dish that features garlic and helps your health in the meantime.  Go ahead, grab a bulb and start using it today.  Don’t say we didn’t warn you about the smell though.

LUNCH

Cheesy Quinoa & Vegetables  Brown Rice, Carrot, Ginger Cakes with Garlic Aioli  GFDF Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf Cups Paleo Taco Salad Orange Chicken Stir-Fry Ham & Pineapple Fried Rice  Paleo Creamy Chicken Mushroom & Roasted Cauliflower Soup Indian Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Paleo Shredded Chicken with Summer Veggies Paleo Crockpot Meatballs GFDF Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Black Bean Mango Rice Bowl Pasta Fagioli Clean Eating Broccoli Soup GFDF Potato Soup Pepperoni Pizza Twists Tomato Basil & Beef Soup Parmesan Spinach Balls  Kid Approved Meatballs Spinach Mac & Cheese Cups Paleo Buffalo Chicken Wings Paleo Asian Chicken Soup Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole Cups GFDF Chicken & Rice Soup Paleo Mini Tacos Garlic Chile Chicken Bites Cabbage & Winter Vegetable Soup Mediterranean Couscous Salad  Tofu Burrito Bowl

DINNER

Cheeseburger & Fries Casserole Bulk Taco Meat Beef & Barley Skillet Chile Garlic Meatballs Slow Cooker Pork Tacos Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burgers Bourbon Molasses Chicken GFDF Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup Philly Cheesesteak Peppers Creamy Dijon Chicken Lemongrass Coconut Chicken Amy’s Mexican Tamale Pie Paleo Garlic Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy Chili Lime Chicken Burgers Mayan Harvest Bake Creamy Slow Cooker Thyme Chicken Citrus Herb Chicken Thighs Paleo Chicken Kiev Tuna Pot Pie Canelones de Carnes Chili Cornbread Bake Pork & Vegetable Stir Fry Spicy Salmon with Heirloom Tomato Salsa GFDF Goulash Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry Jerk Pineapple Pork Chops & Cilantro Lime Rice Skillet Mac & Cheese Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas Slow Cooker Winter Minestrone Paleo Crockpot Mongolian Beef  Easy Chicken Pot Pie Chicken Divan Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli GFDF Tuna Casserole Paleo Slow Cooker Spare Ribs Root Beer Pulled Pork 

SIDES

 5 Minute Homemade Salsa Sweet Potato Hash Tangerine Rice Pilaf Sweet & Spicy Garlic Chili Sauce  Homemade Enchilada Sauce Easy Homemade Picante Sauce  Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas Lightened Up Mashed Potatoes Sauteed Carrots with Sage Black Bean Salsa Spicy Cheese Twists Buttery Garlic Knots Guacamole Hummus Cowboy Caviar Summer Tortelinni Pasta Homemade Black Refried Beans