"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah, garlic! If there's one flavor that we can't do without when making dinner, it's that odiferous allium ...

Garlic is a low-maintenance kitchen staple with a fairly long shelf life, but even so, the beloved allium is not immune to inevitably spoiling with time. Ultimately, freshness boils down to storage.

There are plenty of kitchen staples we try to have on hand at all times to ensure that our homemade meals are delicious and flavorful. But let’s be honest: Garlic is the sole non-negotiable ingredient ...