Roasted Garlic without polenta

3 -5 whole garlic heads , unpeeled 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil , divided 1 1/4 teaspoons salt , divided 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper , divided crushed[...]

1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil , enough to lightly coat 1 pint cherry tomatoes , rinsed and dried 2 -3 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 bulb of garlic , smashed to[...]

6 heads garlic 6 teaspoons olive oil 3 teaspoons butter 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil 8 ounces[...]