5. Crushed Garlic

Here’s a move I learned from Cook’s Illustrated: place a little of your favorite cooking fat – coconut oil, ghee, extra-virgin olive oil – in a non-stick pan, along with 1-2 crushed garlic cloves. Turn the heat to low. Very low. Let the garlic and fat hang out together for 10 minutes or so, ’til the garlic is tender and mellow, then spoon over whatever meat and veggies are making a guest appearance on your plate.