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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Fill a large pot with cold water, salt the water generously: About 1–2 teaspoons of kosher salt per quart (liter) of water.

I avoid mincing garlic at all costs. My technique is not the issue—my will is. I hate doing it, so I don’t. Having made every recipe I know with smashed, chopped, sliced, or puréed garlic instead of ...