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Recipes for Garlic Lovers

Do you love garlic? We’ve got a bunch of recipes here to support your addiction. Break out the breath mints because we’re about to get really into our garlic obsessions.

Hamburger Gravy with Garlic Chive Noodles

Hamburger Gravy with Garlic Chive Noodles. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This recipe offers a comforting, hearty dish combining rich hamburger gravy with garlic chive noodles. It’s a fulfilling meal that blends the savory flavors of the gravy with the aromatic garlic and chives in the noodles. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s a great option for those who appreciate a robust, home-style meal.
Get the Recipe: Hamburger Gravy with Garlic Chive Noodles

Traeger Grilled Garlic Bread

Traeger Grilled Garlic Bread. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Grilling garlic bread on a Traeger imparts a smoky flavor that elevates this classic side dish. It’s perfect for pairing with a variety of main courses, especially for those who appreciate a hint of smokiness in their bread.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Grilled Garlic Bread

Grilled Spicy Chili Garlic Chicken Thighs

Grilled Spicy Chili Garlic Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A fiery and flavorful dish, these grilled chicken thighs are marinated in a spicy chili garlic sauce, ideal for those who love a bit of heat with their grilled poultry.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Spicy Chili Garlic Chicken Thighs

Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits

Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

These biscuits combine the rich flavors of garlic butter with the unique texture achieved by grilling. Ideal for those who enjoy a savory, buttery side dish with a hint of smokiness from the grill.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits

Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A rich and flavorful sauce, this roasted garlic cream sauce is perfect for pasta, meats, or vegetables. It’s ideal for those who enjoy a creamy, garlicky accompaniment to their meals.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Traeger Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Traeger Garlic Butter Mushrooms. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This side dish features mushrooms basted in a rich garlic butter sauce, smoked to perfection. It’s a simple yet delicious accompaniment to any main course.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Grilled Butterflied Chicken Legs with Spicy Chili Garlic Glaze

Grilled Butterflied Chicken Legs with Spicy Chili Garlic Glaze. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

These chicken legs are enhanced with a spicy chili garlic glaze, offering a balance of heat and flavor. The grilling process adds a nice char and smokiness, making them a great main dish.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Butterflied Chicken Legs with Spicy Chili Garlic Glaze

Traeger Garlic Gruyere Potato Gratin

Traeger Garlic Gruyere Potato Gratin. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A rich and indulgent side dish, this potato gratin combines garlic and Gruyère cheese, baked to a creamy and crispy perfection, ideal for elevating any meal.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Garlic Gruyere Potato Gratin

Garlic Herb Compound Butter

Garlic Herb Compound Butter. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This compound butter blends garlic and herbs to create a versatile and aromatic addition to a variety of dishes, perfect for enhancing flavor in meats or vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Herb Compound Butter

Garlic Parmesan Smoked Wings

Garlic Parmesan Smoked Wings. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

These wings offer a smoky, cheesy, and garlicky flavor, perfect for those who love a rich and savory twist on classic smoked wings.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Parmesan Smoked Wings

Traeger Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Traeger Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A comforting side dish, these mashed potatoes are enhanced with roasted garlic, cooked on a Traeger for added depth.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Traeger Smoked Garlic Goat Cheese

Traeger Smoked Garlic Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A flavorful and creamy appetizer, this smoked garlic goat cheese is a sophisticated addition to any gathering.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Garlic Goat Cheese

Traeger Smoked Garlic Confit

Traeger Smoked Garlic Confit. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A versatile and flavorful condiment, this smoked garlic confit can enhance a wide range of dishes with its rich, smoky taste.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Garlic Confit

Smoked Garlic Pig Shots

Smoked Garlic Pig Shots. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A creative appetizer that combines smoky flavors with the richness of garlic, these pig shots are a unique and flavorful snack.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Garlic Pig Shots

Pellet Grill Lingcod with Wine and Garlic

Pellet Grill Lingcod with Wine and Garlic. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This recipe pairs the mild flavor of lingcod with a fragrant wine and garlic sauce, cooked on a pellet grill for a smoky nuance. It’s a flavorful and elegant seafood dish.
Get the Recipe: Pellet Grill Lingcod with Wine and Garlic

Traeger Cheddar Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Traeger Cheddar Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

These biscuits are a cheesy, garlicky delight, cooked in a pool of butter for an extra indulgent touch. They’re a great side for any meal or a delicious treat on their own.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Cheddar Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Filet Mignon with Whiskey Garlic Shrimp Sauce [Surf & Turf]

Filet Mignon with Whiskey Garlic Shrimp Sauce [Surf & Turf]. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

This luxurious recipe combines tender filet mignon with a flavorful garlic shrimp sauce. It’s an elegant dish suitable for a special occasion or a gourmet dinner at home.
Get the Recipe: Filet Mignon with Whiskey Garlic Shrimp Sauce [Surf & Turf]

Traeger Honey Garlic Salmon

Traeger Honey Garlic Salmon. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A sweet and savory salmon dish combining honey and garlic flavors, cooked on a Traeger grill to add a subtle smoky note. It’s a delightful way to enjoy salmon.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Honey Garlic Salmon

Traeger Smoked Garlic

Traeger Smoked Garlic. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A simple way to enhance garlic’s flavor, smoked garlic can be used in a variety of dishes to add a rich, smoky taste.
Get the Recipe: Traeger Smoked Garlic

Smoked Garlic Butter

Smoked Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A flavorful compound butter made with smoked garlic, perfect for adding a rich, smoky flavor to bread, vegetables, or meats.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Garlic Butter

Garlic Dill Smoked Salmon

Garlic Dill Smoked Salmon. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A smoked salmon recipe featuring the classic combination of garlic and dill, providing a fresh and flavorful twist to smoked fish.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Dill Smoked Salmon

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

There’s no need for takeout when you can make this honey garlic chicken at home right in the slow cooker. With a sticky, sweet, addicting sauce (that’s way healthier than the Chinese takeout joint) and pieces of pineapple throughout, this EASY recipe will become a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Garlicky Butternut Squash Noodles

Garlicky Butternut Squash Noodles. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These garlicky butternut squash noodles are tossed with wilted spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and dollops of fresh ricotta and parmesan for a wintry, one-pan, comforting vegetarian meal.
Get the Recipe: Garlicky Butternut Squash Noodles

Creamy Pumpkin Garlic Pasta

Creamy Pumpkin Garlic Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This pumpkin garlic pasta will satisfy all your savory fall cravings with it’s creamy texture and hint of seasonal spices.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Garlic Pasta

Garlic Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich

Garlic Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This garlic yogurt chicken salad sandwich is topped with a sun dried tomato spread on ciabatta bread.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich

Garlic Balsamic Roasted Asparagus & Potatoes

Garlic Balsamic Roasted Asparagus & Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy side dish of oven roasted potatoes and asparagus is made all on one baking sheet with garlic balsamic seasoning. Perfect for weeknight meals or even holiday feasts!
Get the Recipe: Garlic Balsamic Roasted Asparagus & Potatoes

Garlic Basil Wax Beans

Garlic Basil Wax Beans. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Wax beans, also known as yellow wax beans are an edible bean similar to green beans just lacking the chlorophyll that turns them green. They’re a great simple side dish to showcase summer produce and especially delicious when tossed with sautéed garlic and fresh basil.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Basil Wax Beans

Roasted Garlic Greek Yogurt Smashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Greek Yogurt Smashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These roasted garlic Greek yogurt smashed potatoes are decadent and healthy all at once.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic Greek Yogurt Smashed Potatoes

Lemon Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing

Lemon Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This garlic lemon herb tahini dressing is creamy, herb forward and easy to whip up boasting multiple uses from salads to vegetables to meats!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing

Garlicky Kale Chips

Garlicky Kale Chips. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Coated with a delicious garlic seasoning, crunchy kale chips make a great healthier snack.
Get the Recipe: Garlicky Kale Chips

Air Fryer Garlic Ginger Shrimp

Air Fryer Garlic Ginger Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

From freezer to your dinner plate in under 20 minutes, these air fryer frozen shrimp coated in a delicious garlic ginger sesame sauce make for a flavor-packed yet incredibly simple meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Garlic Ginger Shrimp

Creamy Turkey Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms

Creamy Turkey Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These ground turkey stuffed portobello mushrooms have creamy garlic cheese, spinach, onions and roasted red peppers for an unbelievably tasty dinner!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Turkey Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms

Lentil Pasta with Garlicky Greens

Lentil Pasta with Garlicky Greens. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Easy red lentil pasta recipe includes sautéed garlicky lemon kale and a cheesy topping.
Get the Recipe: Lentil Pasta with Garlicky Greens

Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

Air Fryer Roasted Garlic. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Air fryer roasted garlic is just as easy as using the oven but ready in half the amount of time so you can enjoy its rich, mellow flavor in any recipe in just 25 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip

Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This roasted garlic white bean dip has a secret ingredient: cottage cheese! It lends a super creamy texture and healthy protein boost to each bite.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip

Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp

Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy bucatini pasta recipe tossed with garlic shrimp and cherry tomatoes is made in under 30 minutes making it a great weeknight meal.
Get the Recipe: Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp

Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A 20-minute, one pan dinner featuring garlic chicken bites, mushrooms, onions and red peppers with fresh herbs.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Garlic Pizza Bread

Garlic Pizza Bread. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

When two classic comfort foods like garlic bread and pizza combine, the result is one of the most crave-worthy dinners imaginable. This garlic bread pizza with pepperoni is the ultimate Friday night meal or quick weeknight dinner. It costs pennies compared to ordering out and couldn’t be easier to make.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Pizza Bread

Air Fryer Ham With Garlic Herb Butter

Air Fryer Ham With Garlic Herb Butter. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A convenient method for cooking ham in an air fryer, resulting in a juicy and flavorful dish. It’s great for a quick and easy meal, especially during the holidays or for family gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Ham With Garlic Herb Butter

Roasted Garlic & Lemon Dressing

Roasted Garlic & Lemon Dressing. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A versatile and flavorful dressing, this recipe combines the depth of roasted garlic with the freshness of lemon. It’s perfect for dressing salads or as a marinade for meats and vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic & Lemon Dressing

Roasted Garlic & Red Skin Potato Salad

Roasted Garlic & Red Skin Potato Salad. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A flavorful potato salad featuring roasted garlic, perfect for picnics or as a side dish for barbecues and gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic & Red Skin Potato Salad

Roasted Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Roasted Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A savory and indulgent biscuit recipe featuring the rich flavors of roasted garlic and butter. These biscuits are perfect for a comforting side dish or a decadent addition to a meal.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Tzatziki – Cucumber, Dill & Garlic Greek Yogurt Dip

Tzatziki – Cucumber, Dill & Garlic Greek Yogurt Dip. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A refreshing and tangy dip, this Tzatziki combines cucumber, dill, and garlic with creamy Greek yogurt. It’s perfect for dipping vegetables, pita bread, or as a sauce for grilled meats.
Get the Recipe: Tzatziki – Cucumber, Dill & Garlic Greek Yogurt Dip

Patriotic Flag Parmesan Garlic Chip Dip

Patriotic Flag Parmesan Garlic Chip Dip. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A festive and flavorful chip dip, perfect for patriotic celebrations or as a fun and tasty appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Flag Parmesan Garlic Chip Dip

Crock Pot Chicken, Quinoa & Roasted Garlic Soup

Crock Pot Chicken, Quinoa & Roasted Garlic Soup. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A hearty and nutritious soup, this recipe features chicken, quinoa, and roasted garlic. Cooked in a crock pot, it’s a convenient and comforting meal option.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken, Quinoa & Roasted Garlic Soup

Crock Pot Turkey Breast & Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Crock Pot Turkey Breast & Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A convenient and tasty meal, featuring turkey breast and garlic mashed potatoes cooked in a crock pot. It’s perfect for a comforting and effortless dinner.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Turkey Breast & Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Sautéed Mushrooms

Garlic Sautéed Mushrooms. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A simple and flavorful side dish featuring mushrooms sautéed with garlic. These mushrooms are perfect for enhancing any meal or as a delicious appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Sautéed Mushrooms

Chipotle Garlic Pressure Cooker Shredded Beef

Chipotle Garlic Pressure Cooker Shredded Beef. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A flavorful and easy-to-make shredded beef recipe prepared in a pressure cooker with chipotle and garlic. It’s great for tacos, sandwiches, or as a main dish.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Garlic Pressure Cooker Shredded Beef

Garlic Butter Prime Rib

Garlic Butter Prime Rib. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A luxurious and flavorful prime rib recipe, seasoned with garlic butter for a rich and savory taste. This dish is ideal for special occasions or a decadent family dinner.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Prime Rib

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Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.