How to Choose and Use Onions in Your Cooking

Onions are one of the most often used ingredients in many recipes.

They are versatile and delicious and easily makes an already good recipe taste great. First, we want to get you started with some tips on how to choose and care for your onions right off the bat.

First, you want to make sure when choosing onions that you choose firm onions that are free from soft spots. When you get them home, be sure that you find a dry, cool place for storage. Never put new onions in the refrigerator, unless you have already cut into the onion. If you have already cut the onion, wrap it in plastic wrap then store in your refrigerator.

Did you know that there are many recipes based purely around the onion? For example, you can bake a stuffed onion. All you need are two, large onions that have been halved and peeled, two ounces of bread crumbs, a tablespoon of parmesan cheese, a tablespoon of chopped parsley, olive oil, and salt and pepper.

For braised leeks, all you need are salt and pepper, one and a tbsp of chopped parsley, one ounce of butter, one pint of chicken stock, and four leeks. With this method you will simmer them in a pan until ready to go.

For fried shallots, you need a shallots bunch, slice them and peel them. Then you dip your shallots in some milk, then dip in the flour, and deep fry them until they are golden brown and ready to eat. These can also be broiled as well as a great addition to your steak or meats.

Of course, if you are looking for a new dressing to decorate your salads or use as a dip, you might want to consider green onion dressing. To get started with this dressing, get yourself a batch of scallions, one tsp of Dijon mustard, four tsp. of champagne or regular vinegar, a small clove of garlic, some olive oil, and kosher salt. This needs no real cooking and is ready to eat once mixed.

As you can see there are many great recipes involving onions. Why not get started on one of these or create your own today.