1,001 garlic powder recipes

Homemade version of seasoned salt. There's no need to buy spice mixes when it's cost effective and easy to make your own.

A basic dry rub made from chili powder and cayenne pepper that's perfect for steaks!

Indian-spiced lentil soup with curry, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger, ladled over brown rice. A warming one-pot meal loaded with protein and fiber.

Crunchy, zesty Texas caviar loaded with black beans, pinto beans, corn, bell peppers, jalapeno, and cilantro in a tangy rice vinegar dressing. The ultimate game day dip for a crowd.

Curry horseradish dip mixed in 5 minutes from mayo, curry powder, horseradish, garlic salt, and tarragon vinegar. Bold raw vegetable dip that improves overnight in the fridge.

Elu mus is a rich Sri Lankan mutton curry. Vinegar-marinated mutton simmers for an hour in coconut milk with coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and curry leaves until fork-tender and deeply spiced.

Slow cooker tangy barbecue beef sandwiches with chuck roast braised in a vinegar-spiked sauce until fork-tender, then shredded and piled on buns.

Skinless chicken legs simmered low and slow in curried tomato sauce with garlic, cayenne, and mushrooms until the meat falls off the bone. Freezer-friendly and served over rice for an easy comfort dinner.

Vegetarian rice patties with sauteed vegetables, peanut butter for binding, tamari, and herbs baked until crispy golden on both sides. A versatile plant-based patty that works as a burger or side.

Chili-rubbed sirloin steak: a quick four-ingredient weeknight dinner ready in 15 minutes. Garlic and chili powder pressed into the meat form a bold dry crust under high heat, sliced and served with cool salsa.

Curry-glazed duck legs roast under a paste of jalapeno, ginger, garlic, and curry powder, then braise in orange-lime juice with chicken stock. The skin re-crisps for shatteringly crackly results.

Baked falafel balls loaded with sesame seeds, fresh parsley, and whole wheat flour for nutty flavor and extra fiber, with way less oil than traditional fried versions.

Cold bow-tie pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers, radishes, and roasted sunflower seeds in a tangy lemon dressing. A crunchy, make-ahead side dish that's best chilled overnight.

Vegan grilling sauce with tomato, molasses, soy sauce, chili powder, and mustard. A sugar-free BBQ-style marinade designed for seitan and tempeh on the grill.

Grilled orange chicken marinated overnight in frozen orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, and tarragon. A citrusy, caramelized barbecue chicken with just 6 ingredients.

Herbed chickpea patties blended with egg whites, bread crumbs, dry mustard, oregano, and basil, pan-fried on a nonstick griddle. Low-fat vegetarian fritters similar to falafel but lighter and easier to make.