Tuesday 18 April 2023

G is for Garlic, Gazpacho and Ginger

Would any of these be your choices? Do you have another dish that would fit 'G is for' ?
Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

G is for Garlic
Highly valued throughout the ages as a culinary spice, garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. The garlic bulb is the most commonly used portion of the plant, composed of 8-20 individual, teardrop shaped cloves enclosed in a white parchment-like skin. It is an excellent source of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). It is also a very good source of manganese, selenium and vitamin C. In addition, garlic is a good source of other minerals, including phosphorous, calcium, potassium, iron and copper.
A favourite recipe that uses garlic is 
Pork Stroganoff
please see recipe/more details here


G is also for Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a soup made of raw vegetables and served cold, usually with a tomato base, originating in the southern Spanish region of Andalucía, which some spell with a c, while others use an s.
please see recipe/more details here


G is for Ginger
Ginger is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain... it also has such a wonderful warm flavour.
Perfect for this Ginger Loaf, why not enjoy a slice with butter.
please see recipe/more details here


You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and it is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e., use a reliable meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

Have you seen the choices for:
'A is for' here and 'B is for' here and 'C is for' here and 'D is for' here 
and 'E is for' here and 'F is for' here

All the best Jan

36 comments:

  1. ...the ginger loaf looks interesting.

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  2. I was going to pick the garlic one till I saw the Ginger loaf!!

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  3. Ginger bread would be good with nice hot cup of coffee.
    Coffee is on and stay safe.

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  4. Gracias por la recetas. Tomó nota te mando un beso.

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  5. Garlic is a must in many dishes!

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  6. They all look GOOD, esp. the stroganoff.

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  7. G is also for goulash.
    I love garlic and include it and ginger in lots of the recipes I cook..

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  8. I love "gaspacho". Specially the Portuguese style gaspacho.

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  9. I like all of these "g" foods!

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  10. All is looking lovely.
    Years ago no one used garlic, then the Italians came to Australia so began the use of garlic.

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  11. Oh the ginger loaf looks so good!

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  12. All three look delicious.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Take care, enjoy your day!

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  13. Both look delicious!
    hugs
    Donna

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  14. I like this alphabet of food you're doing. And boy do all today's recipes sound and look delicious!

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  15. I often use two Gs, garlic and ginger.

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  16. I do use garlic a lot in my cooking, the pork dish looks good. My hubby would probably pick the ginger bread :)

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  17. My husband and I both love garlic and ginger.
    We actually eat every day. These are excellent antibiotics.
    Hugs and greetings.

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  18. We use garlic a lot of the time on our food.

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  19. Ginger loaf, I have not made one of those but I love making bread. Might have to try that. As for garlic, my thoughts are if you put garlic in it, its good. And the smell while its cooking...I love it.

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  20. Me gusta el ajo, me encanta el gazpacho extremeño. Besos.

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  21. Big garlic fan here
    Ginger cookies are a holiday favorite.
    A cheese sauce over pasta with a bit of ginger is wonderful.

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  22. These three Gs are great! Valerie

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  23. I've never liked garlic. My daughter loves the stuff though.

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  24. We use ginger quite a bit, mainly in Asian dishes, but we add dried ginger to the trail mix we make.

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  25. And - Ginger is also the International Herb Association's "Herb of the Year". It's full of much good stuff and goes with pretty much everything.

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  26. all looks nice.

    All the best and greetings from a cold Netherlands, even though it is spring :(

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  27. All of these look great -- but that ginger loaf? YUM!

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  28. Oh yes....that ginger loaf! Gazpacho is a new one on me.xxx

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