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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 ...

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 ...

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Garlic is one of those ingredients that I can’t imagine my kitchen or my meals without. That little bulb holds a world of flavor, which has made it a staple in cuisines across the globe for centuries.

Can you help me to determine what is meant by “cloves of garlic” as a measurement? For example so many recipes call for amounts along the lines of “2 cloves of garlic, minced” or “3 cloves of garlic, ...