If a recipe calls for a clove of garlic, make sure you're not using the whole head.

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In most instances, a little more or less garlic won’t severely impact the flavor of the finished product, which is why it’s okay to simply go with the number of cloves the recipe calls for.

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In most instances, a little more or less garlic won’t severely impact the flavor of the finished product, which is why it’s OK to simply go with the number of cloves the recipe calls for.