20 Garlic Recipes That Bring Big Flavor to the Table

This is the most stunning version of garlic bread that we've ever seen. A savory herb butter made with garlic cloves, fresh parsley and thyme, and Parmigiano-Reggiano is spread over the bread dough before it's rolled and formed into a wreath.

If the usual 40 cloves are too intense for you, you may prefer this mellowed-down version of the classic dish. Our recipe calls for eight chicken legs, 20 cloves of garlic, and two thinly sliced lemons for an amazing slow-cooker recipe.

In this uber-garlicky and elevated version of bruschetta, homemade garlic confit is spread on crusty rustic bread and then topped with thinly sliced Campari tomatoes.

Two heads of roasted garlic are used to make the super creamy aioli that accompanies this beef tenderloin. A combination of fresh dill, parsley, and cilantro is used to coat the meat to create a fragrant, eye-catching crust.

Follow this recipe to learn how to make a classic side dish—mashed potatoes with garlic. Four cloves cook with the spuds, and then they're mashed together with thyme-infused whole milk and melted butter.

Not only is this garlic bread look totally fun to unravel, but it's also absolutely delicious. Despite the long prep time, there's not much hands-on work needed from the chef; most of the time is reserved for letting the dough rise into a pillowy loaf.

Dress up burgers, sandwiches, or other bites with this super savory mayonnaise. All you need to do is mix together the store-bought condiment with chopped garlic and sherry vinegar and voilà.

Confit means to cook something in fat—in this case, we're slow-roasting whole garlic heads in olive oil with thyme. Serve the confit with cheese and charcuterie, stir it into pasta, or smash the softened cloves over toast—no matter how you use them, you'll love the saturated, savory flavor of garlic confit.

The charred flavor of grilled ciabatta bread is delicious on its own, but pair it with homemade garlic-herb butter and you're in for an extra-special treat.

Asparagus doesn't need a whole lot to make it shine (especially when it's in season during spring). Here, all we've done is sautéed it with sliced garlic and thyme springs until the stalks are totally tender.

Over the course of three hours, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs transform into a savory, umami-packed protein that gets lots of flavor from a combination of rice vinegar, soy sauce, light brown sugar, and an entire head of garlic (yes, really!).

In just 35 minutes, lamb shoulder chops become fork-tender and super flavorful as they cook with minced garlic and rosemary in a rich tomato broth. It's the ultimate cold-weather recipe.

This is no ordinary weeknight pasta dish—it's a garlic-packed bowl bursting with color, texture, and flavor. And the best part is that it comes together in 30 minutes.

To accompany paprika-spiced chicken, an entire head of garlic roasts with carrots and sweet potatoes for a cozy, hearty dinner.

Take your pesto to the next level with this ingenious garlicky recipe. In place of basil, we've swapped in a large bunch of mustard greens along with garlic, almonds, and Pecorino-Romano for a punchy pasta sauce.

A combination of raw, shaved garlic and roasted garlic bring new life to a traditional Dijon vinaigrette, which is dressed over a simple salad of very thinly sliced kohlrabi, arugula leaves, and toasted sliced almonds.

Instead of the usual sweet potato mash, we added rutabagas—plus garlic and fresh sage—for a silky-smooth side dish that is perfect for fall.

Perfect for snacking or serving along with burgers or barbecue, these cucumbers are quick-pickled with a combination of rice vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, and garlic. It's the most flavorful pickle you'll ever taste!

For this deliciously garlicky version of roasted potatoes, chopped Yukon golds are roasted with homemade preserved lemons, jalapeño peppers, and red onions. The result is a colorful, zesty bite.