Recipes with garlic

Ham bone and bean soup made from leftover holiday ham scraps simmered with beans, onion, garlic, and a homemade aromatic stock. A thrifty, waste-nothing soup that turns a spent ham bone into dinner.

Cuban-style black beans and rice made from scratch with dried beans, cumin, oregano, garlic, and vinegar. A budget-friendly vegan meal simmered low and slow.

Southern-style country captain chicken: floured and pan-browned chicken pieces baked in a curry-spiced tomato sauce with onion, green pepper and garlic, topped with raisins and slivered almonds. A Lowcountry classic with Indian roots.

Paneer is a fresh cheese with plenty of texture and protein. In this traditional northern Indian dish, Paneer is combined with green peas in a spicy tomato-ginger sauce. Fresh Paneer is quite crumbly, so it is generally cut into cubes and sauteed until golden before combining with other ingredients. For variety, try adding some finely minced fresh cilantro and a little freshly ground black pepper to the mixture before cubing and frying. If you do have any left over, serve it warm in whole wheat pita bread topped with sliced tomaotes and crunchy red onions.

Oriental pork stew with cubed pork, water chestnuts, mushrooms, green beans, and bell pepper in a soy sauce broth thickened with cornstarch. Serve over rice for a filling Asian-inspired dinner.

Grilled new potatoes are tossed with lemon-garlic mayonnaise and fresh parsley leave. Creamy, garlicky, and refreshing are in one bite. A nice accompaniment with any BBQ main course.

Mexican-style broiled flank steak marinated overnight in lime juice, garlic, and oregano. Slice thin against the grain and serve with tortillas and guacamole.

Swordfish marinade with soy sauce, orange juice, tomato paste, garlic, and lemon. A savory-citrus blend that caramelizes beautifully on the grill.

Steamed salmon with fermented black beans, ginger, sherry, and sesame oil. A classic Chinese-style steamed fish that cooks in about 10 minutes for a light, clean-flavored dinner.

Cheesy creamy shrimp and rice layers cooked rice, shrimp, sour cream, sauteed mushrooms, and cheddar in a 30-minute casserole. Comfort food without the cream-of-anything can.

Fourth of July grilled Cornish hens split lengthwise and basted with a lemon-garlic-Italian dressing marinade. Backyard BBQ centerpiece that feeds eight for summer holidays.

Sweet pepper and basil frittata with slow-cooked red and yellow peppers, fontina, Parmesan, and fresh basil, finished with a brushed-on balsamic reduction for a tangy glaze.

Beer-marinated shrimp with garlic, chives, and parsley, soaked overnight then broiled in minutes. Served on shredded lettuce with green onions for a light, flavorful appetizer.

Slow cooker Mexican beef with round steak strips, kidney beans, tomatoes, chili powder, and mustard. A hands-off Tex-Mex dinner served over rice, ready after a low 8-hour simmer.

Quick and easy pasta with peas in a super-fast tomato sauce.

Use this simple and easy way to grill eggplant, and the result is awesome!