Roasted Garlic without fennel

1 head garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes 5 tablespoons butter 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup buttermilk salt and pepper chives 1 Set oven to[...]

1 cup shallot 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup garlic clove , peeled, and roasted 1/2 cup garlic clove , peeled 5 cups chicken stock (fresh or boxed) 2 cups[...]