4,000 garlic recipes

Cinnamon chicken breasts simmered in a soy-teriyaki glaze with warm cinnamon and garlic. A four-ingredient pantry dinner with a sweet-savory hit that reads like takeout.

Homemade Thai green curry paste blitzed from fresh jalapenos, Hawaiian chilies, lemongrass, cilantro, garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste. A fiery, fragrant base that runs circles around any jarred version.

Chicken breasts braised in a rustic Italian tomato sauce with crushed plum tomatoes, garlic, and oregano. Chicken Pizzaiola is a one-pan Italian comfort classic ready in under an hour.

Egg tagliarini tossed with sun-dried tomato strips, Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice in the reserved tomato oil. A no-cook Italian pasta sauce ready in 20 minutes.

Sauteed green beans with garlic, mint, and white vinegar topped with crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts. A Mediterranean-style side dish that turns frozen green beans into something special.

No-cook cheese and herb spread with cheddar, chives, parsley, and garlic blended with low-fat soft cheese and yogurt. Freezes for up to 3 months. Ready in 10 minutes.

Smoked carnitas: pork shoulder smoked low for three hours, then braised with onions, chilies, cumin, and garlic until the meat pulls apart. BBQ-meets-Mexican with crispy-edged tender bites.

Spaghettini tossed with sauteed leeks, garlic, white wine, and chopped clams, finished with peppery arugula wilted in at the last second. Italian seafood pasta dinner for two in 45 minutes.

Whiskey grilling sauce with pineapple juice, soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, and a kick of bourbon. Five ingredients, 10 minutes, and ready to brush on chicken, steak, salmon, or pork.

Smoked pulled pork shoulder doused in a tangy apple cider vinegar marinade with chipotle peppers and garlic. Hickory smoke meets slow-burn chili heat, piled on soft rolls with slaw.

Grecian green beans marinated in Coca-Cola, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, and mustard with shallots and garlic. A sweet-tangy refrigerator side dish, served chilled or warm alongside grilled meats.

Spanish-style shrimp and red peppers slow-cooked in olive oil with garlic and chili, served with bread and feta cheese for soaking and piling. A tapas-inspired communal seafood dish.

Creamy vegan walnut sauce blended from toasted flour, raw walnuts, lemon, and garlic. A protein-rich dairy-free gravy that turns simple grains, potatoes, or roasted vegetables into a complete meal.

A lighter Cajun mayo made with light mayonnaise and low-fat yogurt, seasoned with cumin, oregano, cayenne, and garlic salt. Mix it up a day ahead and let the spices meld overnight.

Pasta alla checca, a Roman no-cook summer pasta sauce of ripe tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, fresh basil, and garlic steeped in olive oil for hours. No stove needed for the sauce.

Korean dongchimi made with turnip, scallion, ginger, and garlic in a light salt brine. A refreshing, mild water kimchi that ferments at room temperature and keeps for a week in the fridge.