Ingredients:

• 12 cloves garlic

• 2/3 cup Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 8 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar (any flavor will do; Tangerine provides a nice zest)

• ½ teaspoon of ground cloves

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon sugar

• ½ teaspoon salt.

Preparation:

Cut each garlic clove in half.

Heat the cloves in microwave for 30 seconds, cool, and pull off the thin outer layer.

Turn blender on High, and drop the garlic cloves in one at a time.

Stop blender, and add the Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, spices, herbs, sugar and salt.

Continue blending until smooth.

Makes approximately 3/4 cup.