Even the earliest cooks and healers considered garlic powerful and indispensable, but when it was

introduced in the United States in the 1700s, garlic was slow to catch on. Today, however, the average

American consumes over 2 1/2 pounds of garlic annually. It's compatible with virtually every savory food

and is available in a number of convenient dried forms. Botanical Name: Allium sativa L. Suggested Uses:

Substitute 3/4 tsp of minced garlic for each fresh garlic clove required by your recipe. May add directly to

food or rehydrate by soaking in cool water for 30 minutes.