garlic
Rich in vitamin C, manganese, and selenium; contains sulfur compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Relatively low in calories (approximately 4 calories per clove) and a good source of prebiotics when raw.
About
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a bulbous perennial plant of the onion family, native to Central Asia and domesticated for thousands of years. The bulb consists of 4-20 individual cloves enclosed in papery white, pink, or purple skin, depending on variety. Garlic possesses a pungent, sharp flavor when raw that mellows and becomes sweet and complex when cooked. Key compounds include allicin, which develops when cloves are crushed and provides both the characteristic aroma and potential health benefits. Major cultivars include hardneck varieties (with a central woody stem) and softneck varieties (without a central stem), each with distinct flavor profiles and storage characteristics.
Culinary Uses
Garlic is one of the most fundamental aromatic vegetables in world cuisine, serving as a foundational element in countless dishes across Mediterranean, Asian, Latin American, and other culinary traditions. It is used raw in dressings, salsas, and marinades for sharp flavor; sautéed as a flavor base (mirepoix, soffritto, holy trinity); roasted whole for mild sweetness; or minced and caramelized for depth. Common applications include pasta dishes, stir-fries, soups, stews, and curries. Black garlic (fermented garlic) adds umami complexity to modern dishes. Proper storage and handling—avoiding burnt garlic in cooking and managing raw clove intensity—are key to successful use.
Recipes Using garlic (2,262)
Chinese Noodle Pancakes with Asparagus
These noodle cakes have a yummy, crispy outside and a soft inside. Mmmmm. " Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Chinese Peppered Green Beans
Bright, crisp and spicy with crushed green peppercorns, fresh red chile pepper and garlic, these green beans will add lots of flavor and color to your meal. " Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Chinese Roast Pork
" Original recipe yield: 8 to 10 servings.
Chinese Spinach and Mushroom Soup
This delicious spinach and Mushroom soup is quick to make and serves 4 - 6 people.
Chinese 'stir fried' beef
Chinese 'stir fried' beef from the Recidemia collection
Chinese-style Sautéed Tofu
Serves 4 to 6.
Chipotle Lime Hot Wings
Chipotle Lime Hot Wings from the Recidemia collection
Chorizo and Kale Soup
Chorizo and Kale Soup from the Recidemia collection
Choroko Sauce
Although the flavor will be different, Choroko Sauce can also be made with split Peas.
Choy Sum Macau
Choy Sum Macau from the Recidemia collection
Chris' Chicken Liver Pâté
Chris' Chicken Liver Pâté from the Recidemia collection
Chuck Wagon Beans
American cuisine | Beans
Chunky Gazpacho
Recipe by: The New McDougall Cookbook preparation time: 0:30
Chunky Marinara Sauce
Chunky Marinara Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Chunky Vegetable Chili
Contributed by Jenn b aka Mom2sam and Tiny at [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/World_Recipes/ World Re
Chunky Vegetable Stew
Chunky Vegetable Stew from the Recidemia collection
Chunky Vegetarian Chili
Makes 6 servings
Chunky Zucchini Tomato Curry
* Source: Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies * Yield: 4 servings
Cilantro Chicken Soup
Makes 4 servings
Cilantro Cream Risotto with Shrimp
Makes 6 servings.
Cilantro Dressing for Salads
This dressing is great on a fresh veggie salad, chicken salad, crisp green salad, taco salads or any tossed salad.
Cilbir
Serves 4.
Circassian-style Chicken
Serves 16 persons.
Citrus Grilled Pork Chops
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Servings: Makes 4
Citrus Shrimp Salad
Citrus Shrimp Salad from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource Serves: 4
Ciuffetti with Porcini Mushrooms
Ciuffetti with Porcini Mushrooms from the Recidemia collection
Classic Cuban Beans and Rice
Makes 9 servings.
Classic French Coq au Vin
Those other Coq au Vin recipes aren't even close to traditional! Real Coq au Vin uses fat from cured pork, Pinot Noir wine from Burgandy, and braised in the oven.
Classic Pot Roast
This pot roast recipe is even better than your mom made.
Cocido Madrileno
The Classic Madrid chick pea stew. Tradition rules that the ingredients of cocido must be served separately. Each serving is known as vuelco (overturn), as at each time the pot must be overturned to separate the ingredients.
Coconut Chicken
On a recent trip to the Caribbean I was impressed by all the roadside Barbecue stops that spring up on weekends, where you can buy, very cheaply, a portion of chicken, usually in a good, if rather sticky barbecue sauce, to take away and eat on a wonderful beach somewhere!
Coconut Chicken I
Coconut Chutney (North Indian)
is served as an accompaniment to many South Indian dishes, such as dosa and idli. This recipe is a North Indian variant.
Cognac Beef Stew
Cognac Beef Stew from the Recidemia collection
Colamity chambers
Colamity chambers from the Recidemia collection
Cold Asparagus Salad
Cold Asparagus Salad from the Recidemia collection
Cold Beef Salad
Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/Catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Makes 4 Servings.
Cold California Avocado, Sesame and Grilled Eggplant Soup
Cold California Avocado, Sesame and Grilled Eggplant Soup from the Recidemia collection
Cold Cucumber Basil Soup
Cold Cucumber Basil Soup
Cold Sesame Noodles
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Cold Sichuan Noodles
Cold Sichuan Noodles from the Recidemia collection
Cold yogurt soup
Cold yogurt soup from the Recidemia collection
Colorful Black Bean and Crab Salad
This is a very colourful side dish that I serve with jerk chicken or barbecued steaks. I quite often will take this to a pot luck along with several copies of the recipe, as it is always requested.
Columbian Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Columbian Beef and Sweet Potato Stew Columbian Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Com chien
Com chien from the Recidemia collection
Comlek
Rabbit casserole with onions and wine vinegar. The same recipe can be used for hare, with excellent results, by increasing quantities of other ingredients, since hare is much heavier than rabbit. , being soaked in vinegar.
Conch In Creole Sauce
Conch In Creole Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Conch Soup Haitian-style
Conch Soup Haitian-style from the Recidemia collection
Conch Stew
Conch Stew from the Recidemia collection
Confetti Chicken Salad
Confetti Chicken Salad from the Recidemia collection