The best dishes start or end with garlic – pizza, pasta, bread, the list goes on. Whether you’re in your garlic girl era or just obsessed with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, we share our favourite garlic recipes, guaranteed to keep you coming back for more.
Honey Garlic Pork Noodle Bowl
Sweet, sticky and satisfying, these juicy pork belly cubes with noodles are sensational.
Basil, Garlic & Lemon Chicken Burgers
Lemon and garlic come together in these tasty chicken burgers, ideal for midweek dinners.
Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce Pasta
Tomatoes and garlic are a match made in heaven in this classic Italian dish.
Beef Tataki with Crispy Garlic
Treat guests to this sophisticated dish of beef tataki with flakes of crispy garlic.
Smoked Paprika Spatchcock Chicken
Deliciously juicy and smoky, this spatchcock chicken is one of our favourite garlic recipes. Served with a vibrant salad and fresh bread, it’s perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
Zaalouk with Fried Halloumi and Toasted Pita
Get a taste of Moroccan magic with this crowd-pleasing appetiser. The fried halloumi and toasted pita make it a dish worth sharing with friends.
Braaied Pork Trinchado
Mozambican, Angolan and Portuguese flavours mingle in this garlic recipe that’s guaranteed to be a hit at your next braai.
Braaied Veggie Pizza
Charred courgette and artichoke are the main attraction in this blanco pizza, served with creamy burrata, fragrant capers and dollops of basil pesto – it’s heaven!
Confit Tomatoes with Whole Garlic & Thyme
Enjoy these confited tomatoes and garlic with chunks of crusty bread. The best part is that you’ll end up with fragrant olive oil for cooking.
Lamb Kofta Skewers with Baba Ganoush
Seasoned with earthy spices and heaps of grated garlic, this delicious dish is an explosion of Middle Eastern flavours. Make a meal of it and savour with flatbread, hummus and tzatziki.
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