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shallot: see onion onion, plant of the family Liliaceae ( lily family), of the same genus (Allium) as the chive (A. schoenoprasum), garlic (A. sativum), leek (A. porrum), and shallot (A. ascalonium). ..... Click the link for more information. . shallotMildly aromatic herbaceous plant (Allium ascalonicum) of the lily family, probably of Asiatic origin, used to flavour foods. Closely related to the onion and garlic, the shallot is a hardy perennial with short, small, cylindrical, and hollow leaves; lavender to red flowers in a compact umbel; and small, elongated, angular bulbs. Much like garlic, the bulbs develop in clusters on a common base. The leaves are sometimes eaten when green. The so-called shallot marketed extensively as green spring onions is in fact a form of onion. shallot 1. an alliaceous plant, Allium ascalonicum, cultivated for its edible bulb 2. the bulb of this plant, which divides into small sections and is used in cooking for flavouring and as a vegetable shallot [′shal·ət] (botany) Allium ascalonicum. A bulbous onionlike herb. Also known as scallion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Alford is also partial to serving mushrooms on Thanksgiving -- a mix of oyster, shiitake, cremini sauteed with a little butter, shallots and fresh herbs and finished with a bit of madera or cognac and more fresh herbs. To make the sauce, place the cider vinegar and shallots in a saucepan aver medium heat. According to The Journal of the National Cancer Institute, a diet that includes a daily dose of garlic, shallots, scallions, chives, leeks, and/or onions may help cut a man's risk of prostate cancer in half. |
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