Love and Spices: Roasted Garlic
with Hazelnut Bread

An easy recipe with a mild and nutty flavour and no aftertaste

Recipe by Monique Singer

Previously published in WestmountMag.ca

Love and Spices, a beautifully illustrated cookbook by Monique Singer, offers unique recipes for cooking with spices, ranging from appetizers to desserts. It’s a true sensory journey through the world’s flavours, a celebration of the richness and diversity of spices.

Monique Singer possesses a rare talent for elevating spices. From a very young age, it was alongside her grandmother and sisters that she developed this culinary art, creating delicious and original dishes infused with all her love. Her mastery of spices allows her to combine them harmoniously, bringing out their unique aromas and thus creating symphonies of flavours in each recipe.

From the family table to prestigious receptions she has organized in various countries around the world, Monique’s cuisine has charmed the most discerning palates. Her talent for enhancing flavours and her unique approach to gastronomy have transcended borders, making her cuisine a universally appreciated experience.

Enjoy!

Roasted Garlic

A perfect appetizer served with fresh hazelnut bread. Those who shy away from raw garlic will be pleasantly surprised!

Preparation time: 30 min | Preheat oven: 400°F/205°C | Cooking time: 30 min | Yields: 4 to 6 servings

• 6 garlic bulbs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• Fleur de sel to taste
• Freshly ground pepper

Line a cookie baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Peel and discard the papery outer layers of the whole garlic bulb, leaving the skins intact of each clove.
Using a sharp knife, cut 1/4 inch from the top of cloves, exposing the individual cloves.
Drizzle olive oil on each bulb.
Sprinkle salt, pepper and paprika.
Roast for 30 minutes on the middle rack.
Serve with fresh hazelnut bread.

Images: Anne Fillion

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Monique Singer is a cultural creator now based in Montreal, usually found travelling the world, experiencing other cultures and sharing what she finds most interesting. At the top of her food passion is her attraction for spices, their benefits and the distinctive flavour they bring to all dishes. LinkedIn