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 ...

Edible alliums are a wonderful category of plants, which include garlic, onions, shallots, leeks, ramps, and chives — ...

You might think that shallots are just smaller onions — and to some degree, that's exactly what they are. But while onions and shallots are both members of the allium family, the latter are several ...

While shallots and red onions may look the same, these two alliums bring distinct characteristics and flavors to the table. Bunches of red onion with scallions [Image Credit: Ian Panelo] When it comes ...

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 ...