How glorious are alliums? In just about every world cuisine, onions and their allium brethren—which includes garlic, chives, scallions, leeks, and shallots—form the foundation of myriad savory dishes.

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 ...

In the culinary world, the Allium family stands out as a cornerstone of flavor, offering unique characteristics and versatility in the kitchen. Among this illustrious group, leeks, garlic, onions and ...

Meet the Allium family: Cipolinni, sweet, white and red onions. By Judy Walker Food editor ONIONS According to some references, onions are the second-most important horticultural crop worldwide, after ...

Dear Heloise: I work as a chef at a restaurant, and while trying to train a new chef on how to prepare certain dishes, I found he didn’t know that there was a difference between shallots and white, ...

When you take the time to fry up garlic, shallots, or green onions, your kitchen smells amazing. Cooking alliums in oil doesn't just create a delicious addition to sauces, dressings, and other recipes ...