First, I have never, ever have used anywhere close to 40 cloves in this dish, and it always turns out fantastic.

Second, this is awesome...if you have never tasted roasted garlic, then you're majorly missing out.  Just like fresh onions are a totally different experience than caramelized onions, garlic also goes through a major flavor transformation in the oven.  It has a richness, and a sweeter flavor when it's roasted.  The flavor is milder than garlic bread, an...