Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
There was a short blip on ATK or Cook's country, if you microwave garlic to 140 degrees F, it will not be hot when cut/crushed/sliced. They mentioned it also works with onions.
Since I can not put foil in my microwave, I can wrap a couple of bulbs in parchment paper after preparing them with olive oil as you would for the oven. Will have to staple that idea to my brain so it doesn't get lost.