From Italian pasta to Cajun gumbos to Asian stir-fries, freshly crushed garlic can add a fantastic flavor boost to a wide variety of dishes. Still, there's no denying that crushing garlic can be a ...

Garlic contains a sulfur compound called allicin. When broken down, it creates a more pungent flavor. The finer, or smaller, the garlic is cut, the stronger the flavor and scent. Slice garlic for a ...