The intensity of garlic flavor in a dish is directly correlated with how finely it is chopped. The best knife for crushing, peeling, and mincing garlic is a large, heavy chef's knife. Peel garlic with ...

Garlic and ginger are wonderful flavors for so many dishes. Ginger tastes delicious in vinaigrettes and marinades, while garlic enhances the taste of fish, chicken and pasta—and almost anything else ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Garlic contains a sulfur compound called allicin. When broken down, it creates a more pungent flavor. The finer, or smaller, the ...

If you are using minced garlic in a dish, particularly a dish where the garlic is uncooked, big chunks are not what you are looking for. Just smash a clove or two (or five) with the side of a heavy ...