Recipes with garlic

Mom's chicken piccata with egg-dipped, flour-coated breasts browned in butter and simmered in a tangy lemon broth. A simpler weeknight take on the classic Italian-American dish.

Lobster tail pasta in a creamy lemon and sherry sauce with sauteed mushrooms. A rich, elegant dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Roasted spiced root vegetables toss chunks of potato, sweet potato, turnip, rutabaga, carrot, and butternut squash in a garlicky paprika-cumin oil, then roast until caramelized. A warming winter side dish.

Fried soft-shell crab sandwiches in a crispy Parmesan batter with lemon-thyme aioli, fresh arugula, and ripe tomatoes on crusty rolls.

Salat iz yaits: classic Russian egg salad with hard-boiled eggs, sour cream, mayo, garlic, scallions, and a touch of hot mustard. Bright pimento garnish, ready in 20 minutes.

Mission-style chicken breasts smothered in a smoky chipotle sour cream sauce with melted cheese. Made with a from-scratch chipotle paste using dried chiles, garlic, and slow-fried aromatics.

Kotopoulo Kapanici: Greek braised chicken with tomatoes, white wine, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. A warmly spiced one-pot casserole with optional artichoke hearts.

Jalapeno chicken fajitas with lime-garlic marinated chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, and fresh toppings in warm flour tortillas. Simple marinade, big Tex-Mex flavor.

Baked orange roughy with stewed tomatoes, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and Italian herbs. A light, low-fat one-pan fish dinner with a thick vegetable sauce.

Ground beef simmered with chili powder, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic, then finished with melted sharp cheddar stirred right in. A thick, cheesy one-skillet chili ready in an hour.

Italian frying peppers stuffed with anchovy, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil until blistered and charred. Quick, bold, and built for summer.

Creamy sherried lobster bisque for two, made with lobster tails, red potatoes, clam juice, and light sour cream blended silky smooth. An intimate, elegant soup finished with dry sherry and thyme.

Thai green mango dip with shrimp paste, fish sauce, garlic, and lime juice pounded in a mortar. A sour, salty, funky condiment for grilled meats and vegetables.

Loaded Mexican potato wedges smothered in refried beans, salsa, green chilies, tri-color peppers, corn, and cilantro. A colorful, crowd-friendly Tex-Mex platter ready in 45 minutes.

Pesto pasta with marinated artichoke hearts, black olives, and sauteed bell peppers tossed with bowtie or angel hair. A 40-minute vegetarian-friendly dinner.

Seasoned ground beef with corn, olives, and chili sauce layered between fried tortillas and melted cheese, then baked until bubbly. A Tex-Mex casserole that feeds a hungry crowd of 8.