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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Is A Shallot An Onion?

Edible alliums are a wonderful category of plants, which include garlic, onions, shallots, leeks, ramps, and chives — ...
One of the easiest members of the onion family to grow, shallots mature faster and require less space than their counterparts ...
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 ...