The allium family of vegetables are easy to grow and often available year around. They can grow fairly close together, so ...

The following recipes will use some of the fresh produce found at our farmer’s markets and in our gardens. Spinach, cucumber and mango salad (www.pcrm.org) 1 bunch or bag of spinach 1 mango, peeled ...

Leek soup is one of the most common recipes using this allium. Related: 10 Mouthwatering, Easy-to-Make Mushroom Recipes. Shallots. Shallots look like small onions, but they’re not the same.

Chives and green onions, a.k.a. scallions, both belong to the allium family, but they have some distinct differences. Here’s how to buy them, cook with them, and store them so they stay fresh.

I recently discovered the joy of cooking with Smileys, a variety of onion that — as its name suggests — doesn’t make you cry.With their flaky yellow skin, crisp white interior, and medium ...

To make the sauce, gently cook 1 roughly chopped onion in 20g butter, in a medium-sized saucepan over a medium heat with the lid on for about 3-4 minutes, until just starting to soften. Step ...

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One analysis of 16 studies found that all vegetables in the allium family offer these health benefits. Strong Bones Leeks are rich in Vitamin K, which may reduce the risk of osteoporosis .