With a history that dates back so far its actual origins are obscure, garlic is an essential ingredient in almost every savory dish imaginable. A common ingredient in spice blends, garlic is pungent and can overtake a other flavors in a dish very easily. Use dried garlic in any form as a replacement for fresh garlic, as the flavor is comparative without losing any strength.

Minced garlic is great for marinades, sauces, soups and can be reconstituted with water, broth or wine. Keep in the pantry when fresh garlic isn’t available.