Don’t throw it. Regrow it! Green onions, aka scallions or spring onions, are sold with a root end that you always trim off before using the green stalks and slim white bulb in recipes. But did you know you can encourage those root ends to regrow new green onions? I’ll show you how easy it is to […]
Storing and Keeping Green Onions Fresh
Did you know a little extra effort can make green onions last up to five weeks after purchase? And you can use the scraps to regrow them for an endless supply of fresh green onions from the kitchen. Sound too good to be true? Keep reading to learn step-by-step how to store green onions the […]
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Chives
YIELDS: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS 8 large eggs 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3 tablespoons milk 5 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut into strips PREPARATION Beat eggs, 2 tablespoons chives and milk in a bowl to blend. Melt butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. […]
How to Sauté Onions
Sautéing onions concentrates their natural sugars so they take on a glorious sweetness as the onions soften. Cook them longer, and they eventually caramelize into a golden brown. When you know how to sauté onions to bring out that natural sweetness, you’ll start adding them to your cooking much more often. Sautéing onions simply means cooking […]
What’s the Difference: Shallots vs. Onions
You’re in the produce aisle, staring at an overwhelming spread of veggies, trying to decide between a white onion, a purple onion and a yellow onion, when that familiar feeling of grocery store panic starts to creep in. Wait, what about shallots? you think. What about them! While all alliums—onions, shallots, garlic, scallions, leeks, ramps, chives and their friends—are […]