Press 1 clove garlic, and add it to the pot along with the mussels.

Stuff chicken with lemon halves, a few cloves garlic and herbs.

Place 1/2 cup olive oil and 5 cloves garlic in bowl that will hold lamb snugly.

While beans cook, mince remaining 2 cloves garlic on a cutting board.

Chicken: Simmer with 1 clove garlic in broth, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.

Add 1 clove garlic, the onion, thyme, bay leaf and peppercorns.

Add soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1 clove garlic, ginger and sugar.

Add leeks and remaining 4 cloves garlic, and sauté until softened.

Simmer the beans in water to cover for 30 to 45 minutes, with the bouquet garni, onion and one clove garlic, crushed.

Yield: 40 or more cloves garlic.