Onions

Sweet Onions Because they contain less sulfur and more water than yellows, reds, and whites, they’re mild, crisp, and good for eating raw, frying into… Read More »Which Onions Are Least Potent?

To mellow onions: To retain their crunch, soak your onions in water for at least 10 minutes. To soften them and bring out a bit… Read More »How Do You Mellow Raw Onions?

All you need to do is give the sliced onions a good soak in a bowl of water before serving them. This one simple step… Read More »How Do You Make Onions Less Bitter For Salads?

Green onions and scallions are actually the same thing! They are either harvested very young from the regular bulb-forming onions we are familiar with, or… Read More »Are Green Onions Just Baby Onions?

You have to peel them, which requires blanching first, then cutting off the ends so you can slip off the peels. You can of course… Read More »Do You Peel Pearl Onions?

Scallions (also known as spring onions or green onions) are vegetables derived from various species in the genus Allium. Why do Americans call spring onions?… Read More »What Do Americans Call Spring Onions?

If onions are planted too close to one another they will compete with one another, resulting in smaller bulbs. Whether direct seeding, transplanting seedlings or… Read More »Why Are My Onions So Small?

Mild and sweet, pearl onions are delicious eaten whole. Try them roasted, pickled, or glazed, as well as in stews, braises, and gratins. The compounds… Read More »How Do You Eat Pearl Onions?

Pearl onions, also known as baby onions or creamers, are small varieties of bulb onions (Allium cepa). They’re round like the classic white or yellow… Read More »Are Pearl Onions Just Small Onions?

When onions start to mature, the tops (foliage) become yellow and begin to fall over. At that point, bend the tops down or even stomp… Read More »Should You Loosen Soil Around Onions?