Garlic is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, which consists of
bulbous flowering plants like amaryllis. On a closer level, garlic
belongs to the allium genus, which makes it a first cousin to
onion and
leek.
Using powdered garlic makes it easy to get garlic flavor in cooking
without peeling or chopping whole, fresh cloves. The powder is also easy
to combine with other herbs and spices when making custom seasoning
blends for dips, salad dressings, soups and stews.
