Garlic is garlic, right? …Well, not exactly! Flavor can actually vary quite a bit between sliced, minced, grated and crushed. Here’s the need to know: the more you prep (aka break down the cell walls of garlic) the stronger of flavor that will develop. Sliced: moderate in potency which is why I use sliced garlic in a lot of sautées and light sauces. Chopped: strong in flavor while not having that potency you may associate with raw garlic. Great for soups, sautees, and roasted veggies Minced garl