The humble onion has inspired no shortage of discourse. As the American chef Julia Child herself once noted, "It is hard to imagine a civilization without onions." The ingredient is accessible, ...

I adore shallots. These little alliums give a beguiling oniony-garlicky flavor and fragrance to all sorts of dishes. I use them raw in salad dressings, caramelize them until they melt for topping ...

The shallot — cousin to garlic, scallions, ramps, leeks, onions and chives — are often called the Queen of Alliums. They are essential in myriad sauces and are valued for their evocative aromas and ...

A great substitute for onions when you need a sweeter or more subtle flavor, shallots are too often overlooked. Typically found near onions at the market, they are used in much the same way. This ...

Shallots belong to the Allium genus of vegetables, which also includes onions, garlic, scallions, leeks, and chives. Other than garlic, any Allium vegetable can substitute shallots as they have a ...

Shallots are mild, aromatic members of the onion family, usually planted in autumn as single cloves to produce the largest shallots. They are a multiplier vegetable, similar to potatoes. From one ...