Wondering what the best way to caramelize onions is? We tested out six options. Some resulted in delicious and dynamic onions ...

The attention you give the alliums – a full house of sweet onions, shallots, leeks and garlic in this case – as they slowly ...

A chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education teaches us the difference between these culinary cousins.

Last Wednesday, a friend from the East Coast joined me on a walk through the Santa Monica Farmers Market. While there, he asked what fruit he should be buying, knowing my penchant for buying ...

Proper storage is key: Since onions are naturally high in sugar, it’s normal for onion powder to clump, says Freeman. Forget ...

I thought my three-onion chicken salad was a triumph. Red onions for their bite, scallions for their grassy brightness, pickled onions for a puckery jolt of acid. It had crunch, it had sharpness, it ...

To some, an onion is simply an onion. And it's true: in a pinch, most can be used interchangeably. But those who cook for a living know there's a bit more beneath the peel than that. "There are only ...

Onions are almost essential to cooking delicious food. They add a complex flavor to recipes that can either be sweet or savory. Grilled, caramelized, deep-fried, thin- or thick-sliced and even raw, ...

Frustrated by slow-cooking onions? Scientists reveal the secret lies in preparation, not just heat. Letting chopped onions rest for 5-10 minutes activates enzymes that break down cell walls, allowing ...