PREP Roast 4-6 lge gar/cl 400 deg 15-20 min.
SOUP Puree peeled garlic, 2 c cooked pumpkin, 6 c chix broth, 2 tb honey, 1/2 tsp coriander. Heat/stir/BTB; stir in 1/2 c h/cream. Cover/steep/offheat 5 min.
SERVE garnished w/ toasted pumpkin seeds, swirl of cream, bit of greenery.
SWEET POTATO CONFECTIONS / makes 48
METHOD Melt 24 oz white chocolate (AKA almond bark) over bain of hot water. Add 10 oz sweetened coconut flakes, cup chp nuts, cup mashed cooked sweets, 1-1/2 c grah/crumbs. Butter hands; form into balls. Finish w/ a roll in chp nuts or toasted coconut.
Refrigerate until cool.