With HBO's hit show True Blood and the Twilight series craze, it seems that brooding, bloodthirsty vampires are lurking everywhere. Never fear—we've got a foolproof way of warding them off (assuming, of course, that you want to). Don't be sucked in by their charms: Whip up one of our garlic-laden recipes to keep your breath smelling sweet and those hungry vampires at bay.

• Garlic Almond and Peasant Bread Dip
• White Bean Dip with Garlic, Lemon and Basil
• Garlic Bread
• Balsamic Garlic Vinaigrette
• Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Dressing
• Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
• Lemon Pepper Garlic Potatoes
• Green Beans with Roasted Garlic and Shallots
• Parmesan Garlic Fennel
• Garlic Pesto-Stuffed Chicken
• Garlic and Cheddar Chicken Thighs
• Garlic and Citrus Chicken
• Garlic Rosemary Shrimp
• Pasta with Zucchini and Roasted Garlic
• Rosemary Pasta in Butter-Roasted Garlic Sauce
• Garlic Shrimp with Linguine
• Garlic Herb Mussels
• Grilled Halibut with Fried Garlic and Sage
• Herb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burger
• Grilled Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
• Honey Garlic Pork Chops