Step 1

preheat oven to 400F

Step 2

Cut the tips of the heads, exposing the cloves inside, slicing off roughly 1/2 inch

Step 3

Place in a well-oiled skillet or baking dish.

Step 4

Drizzle generously with olive oil roughly, 1 teaspoon per head.

Step 5

Sprinkle with salt and pepper if you like, and tuck in some sprigs of rosemary or thyme. Both optional.

Step 6

Cover tightly with foil.

Step 7

Roast 35 minutes, check for tenderness, by inserting the tip of a knife into an inner clove. If tender, uncover and roast until golden and caramelized, 10-20 more minutes. If not tender, recover with foil and check again in 5-10 minutes.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 400F

Step 9

Place 1 cup garlic cloves in a baking dish ( glass allows you to see the depth of color).

Step 10

Drizzle generously with olive oil 2-4 tablespoons ( the flavorful oil can be used in dressings, and  to preserve the garlic)

Step 11

Cover with foil.

Step 12

Place in the hot oven for 20 minutes, check, continue roasting until golden and caramelied,