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 ...

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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 ...

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Here’s how to choose between these spring alliums to bring fresh, oniony flavor to your cooking. Nils Bernstein is a food, drink, and travel editor and writer based in Mexico City. He is the food ...

A chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education explains the difference between these culinary cousins. I adore ...