An Onion A Day

An onion is an onion is not an onion! Next time a recipe calls for an onion, refer to this guide before you start chopping.

Yellow onion. Best all-around cooking onion. Use for: roasted and braised meat dishes, sauces, soups, stews

Sweet onion. Also known as a Vidalia onion, sweet onions have a low sulfur content and are not as pungent or spicy as other types of onions. Use for: onion rings, baked gratins, roasted vegetables

White onion. White onions are sharp, super crisp and not very sweet. Use for: salsa, vegetable chutney, sautéed or stir-fried vegetables

Red onion. This variety of onion is best for eating raw. Use for: guacamole, pickled onions, salads, burgers, sandwiches

Green onion. Green onions, aka chives, have a milder taste than typical onions. Use for: Raw green onions are a great finishing touch to food, including stews and soups, dips and deviled eggs, omelets and potato salad.

Source: buzzfeed.com
Posted in Table

Share this post

[fbcomments]

What's New at Ocala Style

Ocala Cooks | Victoria Billig

Victoria Billig is the assistant director of the Appleton Museum...

Ocala Cooks | Dave Miller

Dave Miller is a professional photographer/videographer and co-owner of MAVEN...

A day right out of kiddie lit, except worse

The following text is real: Me: Hello. Are the parking...

Ocala Cooks | Caroline King

Caroline King is a mental health counselor at Silver River...

The Art of Patchwork

There are many things that make Florida wonderful and interesting....

Prepping for Summer

This is the time of year to assess your yard...