The shallot — cousin to garlic, scallions, ramps, leeks, onions and chives — are often called the Queen of Alliums. They are essential in myriad sauces and are valued for their evocative aromas and ...
The produce aisle is overflowing with look-alikes: zucchini and cucumbers, sweet potatoes and yams, plantains and bananas, onions and shallots. The flavor—and sometimes the internal texture and ...