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Garlic is an aromatic used in an incredibly wide variety of recipes, as it builds a base of flavor and aroma. When you crush and mince garlic, breaking down the cell walls, a compound called allicin ...

A garlic press rests in a bowl with garlic mince and cloves - New Africa/Shutterstock Store-bought minced garlic is a convenient way for cooks to add flavor without the hassle of tedious chopping. If ...

Of course, it also matters what you’re eating the rest of the time. But when integrated into a well-rounded, nutrient-rich ...

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Ann Taylor Pittman is a Senior Food Editor at Food & Wine. She is a writer, recipe developer, editor, and cookbook author with more than 26 years of experience in food media. To say that garlic is a ...