Here's what you need to know about subbing one for the other. How glorious are alliums? In just about every world cuisine, onions and their allium brethren—which includes garlic, chives ...

A foodie friend once said to me that shallots make any dish seem instantly fancy. I try to have them in my kitchen, along with onions, another versatile cooking staple, at all times. Unfortunately ...

Onions are bold, sharp, and a little pungent. They’re a staple in most savoury dishes, from stir-fries to stews. Shallots, on the other hand, are milder and sweeter, with a hint of garlic flavour.

Add the shallots and onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for at least 20 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the mixture is very soft and golden-brown. Season with pepper and more salt ...

Various types of onion, including spring onions, pickling onion and shallots can be successfully grown from sets or from seed, some from both. Onion sets are small, immature onions, planted in ...