DO I LOVE GARLIC SO HERE IS GARLIC FOR YOU ENJOY DAN:

ROASTED GARLIC AND ASPARAGUS SALAD BY CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 heads garlic

2 garlic cloves, chopped

3 tablespoon olive oil

1/2-teaspoon kosher salt

1/2-teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided

1/4-cup fresh chives, minced

1/4-cup lemon juice

2 bunches asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons sesame oil

2 teaspoons lemon zest

2 teaspoons honey

1/4-cup toasted pine nuts

2 tablespoon black sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS:                          (PRE-OVEN TO 4OO DEGREES)

1.   Slice the tips off the garlic heads, exposing the cloves.

2.   Place the cloves in a small baking dish.

3.   Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil over them and sprinkle with salt & pepper.

4.   Roast in a pre-heated oven for about 45-50 minutes.

5.   When cool, gently squeeze garlic clove from the skins into a dish.

6.   Place the asparagus on a baking sheet; drizzle with reaming olive oil.

7.   Sprinkle with lemon zest and a little salt and pepper.

8.   Bake for 15 20 minutes, shake the baking sheet occasionally.

9.   Place on plates sprinkle sesame dressing over

10.                Top with sesame seeds and pine nuts.

SESAME DRESSING:

1.   Gently squeeze garlic cloves into a bowl.

2.   Add chopped chives and chopped garlic.

3.   Swirl in sesame oil lemon juice, and honey.

ENJOY DAN:                             BON-APPETITE!!