onion Archives - Cooking 4 All Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:52:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cooking4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_bold-32x32.png onion Archives - Cooking 4 All 32 32 What Makes a Shallot Different From an Onion? https://cooking4all.com/what-makes-a-shallot-different-from-an-onion/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:31:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=13338 If you cook often, you may have noticed that many recipes call specifically for shallot onions. They pop up everywhere from salad dressings to beef stock and pasta dishes. But what is it about these tiny onion variations that make them different from their standard yellow counterpart? Knowing the Difference It’s easy to confuse the […]

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]]> If you cook often, you may have noticed that many recipes call specifically for shallot onions. They pop up everywhere from salad dressings to beef stock and pasta dishes. But what is it about these tiny onion variations that make them different from their standard yellow counterpart?

Knowing the Difference

It’s easy to confuse the two because they’re both members of the allium family and look very similar to each other. Shallots essentially look like smaller, more elongated onions and have papery skin that should be removed.

However, there is a slight difference in flavor: shallots have a more delicate and sweet flavor with a hint of sharpness, while onions have more intense heat. This is why they work so well in raw applications, such as in salads and vinaigrettes, when you want to avoid an overpowering onion flavor. Shallots are also great for slow-roasted or braised dishes, where their sweetness can enhance the flavor without watering it down.

According to Bon Apetit, you can substitute shallots in nearly any recipe that calls for onions as long as you use the same volume. If stored properly in a cool, dark place (avoid the fridge!), shallots can last weeks.

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]]> A Guide to Different Types of Onions https://cooking4all.com/a-guide-to-different-types-of-onions-2/ Thu, 13 May 2021 06:26:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9979 It doesn’t take a lot of cooking experience to know just how important onions can be in a huge variety of dishes and cuisines. But what does have a bit more of a learning curve is understanding what all the different onions are and what they’re used for. So here’s a quick guide to help […]

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]]> It doesn’t take a lot of cooking experience to know just how important onions can be in a huge variety of dishes and cuisines. But what does have a bit more of a learning curve is understanding what all the different onions are and what they’re used for. So here’s a quick guide to help you out.

Scallions

Also called green onions, scallions have a gentle oniony flavor and a great texture that is both crunchy and juicy at the same time. They’re a must-have for stir-fries.

Vidalia Onions

Vidalia onions are known for being the mildest ones; they barely even make you cry! These are perfect for when you’re going to eat your onions raw like on a burger.

Yellow Onions

The most popular onion in the United States by far, yellow onions are universally loved for their versatility. Their flavor is deep, but not too strong, and they get nice and sweet when cooked.

White Onions

White onions are very similar to yellow ones, but they’re even milder, making them another good candidate for eating raw.

Red Onions

Red onions are spicy, crunchy, and bright, but that doesn’t stop people from still eating them raw. They’re great if you like a strong onion flavor, although they do sweeten up when you cook them.

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]]> Hacks for Making the Perfect Chicken Noodle Soup https://cooking4all.com/hacks-for-making-the-perfect-chicken-noodle-soup-3/ Wed, 12 May 2021 10:55:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=4811 Chicken noodle soup is, without a doubt, the ultimate comfort food. This delicious hot soup is a favorite for all ages on a sick day, during the coldest months of the year, or simply as an easy meal. While it might seem tempting to grab a can of the pre-made stuff, why not try making […]

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]]> Chicken noodle soup is, without a doubt, the ultimate comfort food. This delicious hot soup is a favorite for all ages on a sick day, during the coldest months of the year, or simply as an easy meal. While it might seem tempting to grab a can of the pre-made stuff, why not try making your own chicken noodle soup at home the next time you have a craving for it? Here are three hacks that will help you craft the perfect pot.

Use Egg Noodles

Our favorite type of pasta to use in chicken noodle soup is thick egg noodles. This pasta, which is especially rich and melt-in-your mouth, absorbs the flavors of the chicken broth and ups the flavor quotient of the soup by a ton!

Make Your Own Stock

Instead of using a pre-packaged chicken broth or stock, why not try making your own? Simply use the bones and skin of the chicken that you end up adding to your soup can make a wonderful, fragrant broth that will take your soup’s flavor to the next level.

Add Onion

Our only complaint about chicken noodle soup is that it can sometimes end up being too soft and bland, but this can be easily remedied. When making chicken noodle soup, we find that the addition of chopped onion is a great way to add a little bit of flavor, crunch, and texture to the finished product.

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]]> Unexpected Tips for Cutting Onions Without Crying https://cooking4all.com/unexpected-tips-for-cutting-onions-without-crying/ Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:06:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=8284 It’s a lifelong cook’s battle that we all know and hate: the onion tears. It’s never a pleasant experience, but even worse if you have sensitive eyes, wear make-up, or just happen to have a particularly potent onion. So what’s a cook to do? If you’ve tried all the well-known solutions (chewing gum, freezing the […]

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]]> It’s a lifelong cook’s battle that we all know and hate: the onion tears. It’s never a pleasant experience, but even worse if you have sensitive eyes, wear make-up, or just happen to have a particularly potent onion. So what’s a cook to do? If you’ve tried all the well-known solutions (chewing gum, freezing the onion) and they haven’t worked, here are a few other options you can give a shot.

Wear Goggles

So onions make you cry when the fumes from the onion reach your eyes. It may make you look silly, but one fool-proof way to avoid this is to put up a physical barrier that’ll protect your eyes. It’ll be worth the weird looks you get from others.

Light a Candle

If you’re not quite goggles-level hardcore, you can also try to ward away the onion stench by lighting a candle nearby when you cook so that the fire might wave off some of those onion fumes.

Leave the Root On

Rumor has it that the strongest part of the onion fumes come from the root, so cutting the rest of the onion first may help you avoid the brunt of the onion stench until the last possible second.

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]]> Hacks for Making the Perfect Chicken Noodle Soup https://cooking4all.com/hacks-for-making-the-perfect-chicken-noodle-soup/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:55:00 +0000 https://stagingc4a.wpengine.com/?p=4811 Chicken noodle soup is, without a doubt, the ultimate comfort food. This delicious, hot soup is a favorite for all ages on a sick day, during the coldest months of the year, or simply as an easy meal. While it might seem tempting to grab a can of the pre-made stuff, why not try making […]

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]]> Chicken noodle soup is, without a doubt, the ultimate comfort food. This delicious, hot soup is a favorite for all ages on a sick day, during the coldest months of the year, or simply as an easy meal.

While it might seem tempting to grab a can of the pre-made stuff, why not try making your own chicken noodle soup at home the next time you have a craving for it? Here are three hacks that will help you craft the perfect pot.

Use Egg Noodles

My favorite type of pasta to use in chicken noodle soup is thick egg noodles. This pasta, which is especially rich and melt-in-your mouth, absorbs the flavors of the chicken broth and ups the flavor quotient of the soup by a ton!

Make Your Own Stock

Instead of using a pre-packaged chicken broth or stock, why not try making your own? Simply use the bones and skin of the chicken that you end up adding to your soup can make a wonderful, fragrant broth that will take your soup’s flavor to the next level.

Add Onion

My only complaint about chicken noodle soup is that it can sometimes end up being too soft and bland in my mouth. How do I fix this? When making chicken noodle soup, I find that the addition of chopped onion is a great way to add a little bit of flavor, crunch, and texture to the finished product.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> onion Archives - Cooking 4 All Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:52:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cooking4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_bold-32x32.png onion Archives - Cooking 4 All 32 32 What Makes a Shallot Different From an Onion? https://cooking4all.com/what-makes-a-shallot-different-from-an-onion/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:31:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=13338 If you cook often, you may have noticed that many recipes call specifically for shallot onions. They pop up everywhere from salad dressings to beef stock and pasta dishes. But what is it about these tiny onion variations that make them different from their standard yellow counterpart? Knowing the Difference It’s easy to confuse the […]

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]]> If you cook often, you may have noticed that many recipes call specifically for shallot onions. They pop up everywhere from salad dressings to beef stock and pasta dishes. But what is it about these tiny onion variations that make them different from their standard yellow counterpart?

Knowing the Difference

It’s easy to confuse the two because they’re both members of the allium family and look very similar to each other. Shallots essentially look like smaller, more elongated onions and have papery skin that should be removed.

However, there is a slight difference in flavor: shallots have a more delicate and sweet flavor with a hint of sharpness, while onions have more intense heat. This is why they work so well in raw applications, such as in salads and vinaigrettes, when you want to avoid an overpowering onion flavor. Shallots are also great for slow-roasted or braised dishes, where their sweetness can enhance the flavor without watering it down.

According to Bon Apetit, you can substitute shallots in nearly any recipe that calls for onions as long as you use the same volume. If stored properly in a cool, dark place (avoid the fridge!), shallots can last weeks.

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]]> A Guide to Different Types of Onions https://cooking4all.com/a-guide-to-different-types-of-onions-2/ Thu, 13 May 2021 06:26:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=9979 It doesn’t take a lot of cooking experience to know just how important onions can be in a huge variety of dishes and cuisines. But what does have a bit more of a learning curve is understanding what all the different onions are and what they’re used for. So here’s a quick guide to help […]

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]]> It doesn’t take a lot of cooking experience to know just how important onions can be in a huge variety of dishes and cuisines. But what does have a bit more of a learning curve is understanding what all the different onions are and what they’re used for. So here’s a quick guide to help you out.

Scallions

Also called green onions, scallions have a gentle oniony flavor and a great texture that is both crunchy and juicy at the same time. They’re a must-have for stir-fries.

Vidalia Onions

Vidalia onions are known for being the mildest ones; they barely even make you cry! These are perfect for when you’re going to eat your onions raw like on a burger.

Yellow Onions

The most popular onion in the United States by far, yellow onions are universally loved for their versatility. Their flavor is deep, but not too strong, and they get nice and sweet when cooked.

White Onions

White onions are very similar to yellow ones, but they’re even milder, making them another good candidate for eating raw.

Red Onions

Red onions are spicy, crunchy, and bright, but that doesn’t stop people from still eating them raw. They’re great if you like a strong onion flavor, although they do sweeten up when you cook them.

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]]> Hacks for Making the Perfect Chicken Noodle Soup https://cooking4all.com/hacks-for-making-the-perfect-chicken-noodle-soup-3/ Wed, 12 May 2021 10:55:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=4811 Chicken noodle soup is, without a doubt, the ultimate comfort food. This delicious hot soup is a favorite for all ages on a sick day, during the coldest months of the year, or simply as an easy meal. While it might seem tempting to grab a can of the pre-made stuff, why not try making […]

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]]> Chicken noodle soup is, without a doubt, the ultimate comfort food. This delicious hot soup is a favorite for all ages on a sick day, during the coldest months of the year, or simply as an easy meal. While it might seem tempting to grab a can of the pre-made stuff, why not try making your own chicken noodle soup at home the next time you have a craving for it? Here are three hacks that will help you craft the perfect pot.

Use Egg Noodles

Our favorite type of pasta to use in chicken noodle soup is thick egg noodles. This pasta, which is especially rich and melt-in-your mouth, absorbs the flavors of the chicken broth and ups the flavor quotient of the soup by a ton!

Make Your Own Stock

Instead of using a pre-packaged chicken broth or stock, why not try making your own? Simply use the bones and skin of the chicken that you end up adding to your soup can make a wonderful, fragrant broth that will take your soup’s flavor to the next level.

Add Onion

Our only complaint about chicken noodle soup is that it can sometimes end up being too soft and bland, but this can be easily remedied. When making chicken noodle soup, we find that the addition of chopped onion is a great way to add a little bit of flavor, crunch, and texture to the finished product.

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]]> Unexpected Tips for Cutting Onions Without Crying https://cooking4all.com/unexpected-tips-for-cutting-onions-without-crying/ Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:06:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=8284 It’s a lifelong cook’s battle that we all know and hate: the onion tears. It’s never a pleasant experience, but even worse if you have sensitive eyes, wear make-up, or just happen to have a particularly potent onion. So what’s a cook to do? If you’ve tried all the well-known solutions (chewing gum, freezing the […]

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]]> It’s a lifelong cook’s battle that we all know and hate: the onion tears. It’s never a pleasant experience, but even worse if you have sensitive eyes, wear make-up, or just happen to have a particularly potent onion. So what’s a cook to do? If you’ve tried all the well-known solutions (chewing gum, freezing the onion) and they haven’t worked, here are a few other options you can give a shot.

Wear Goggles

So onions make you cry when the fumes from the onion reach your eyes. It may make you look silly, but one fool-proof way to avoid this is to put up a physical barrier that’ll protect your eyes. It’ll be worth the weird looks you get from others.

Light a Candle

If you’re not quite goggles-level hardcore, you can also try to ward away the onion stench by lighting a candle nearby when you cook so that the fire might wave off some of those onion fumes.

Leave the Root On

Rumor has it that the strongest part of the onion fumes come from the root, so cutting the rest of the onion first may help you avoid the brunt of the onion stench until the last possible second.

The post Unexpected Tips for Cutting Onions Without Crying appeared first on Cooking 4 All.

]]> Hacks for Making the Perfect Chicken Noodle Soup https://cooking4all.com/hacks-for-making-the-perfect-chicken-noodle-soup/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:55:00 +0000 https://stagingc4a.wpengine.com/?p=4811 Chicken noodle soup is, without a doubt, the ultimate comfort food. This delicious, hot soup is a favorite for all ages on a sick day, during the coldest months of the year, or simply as an easy meal. While it might seem tempting to grab a can of the pre-made stuff, why not try making […]

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]]> Chicken noodle soup is, without a doubt, the ultimate comfort food. This delicious, hot soup is a favorite for all ages on a sick day, during the coldest months of the year, or simply as an easy meal.

While it might seem tempting to grab a can of the pre-made stuff, why not try making your own chicken noodle soup at home the next time you have a craving for it? Here are three hacks that will help you craft the perfect pot.

Use Egg Noodles

My favorite type of pasta to use in chicken noodle soup is thick egg noodles. This pasta, which is especially rich and melt-in-your mouth, absorbs the flavors of the chicken broth and ups the flavor quotient of the soup by a ton!

Make Your Own Stock

Instead of using a pre-packaged chicken broth or stock, why not try making your own? Simply use the bones and skin of the chicken that you end up adding to your soup can make a wonderful, fragrant broth that will take your soup’s flavor to the next level.

Add Onion

My only complaint about chicken noodle soup is that it can sometimes end up being too soft and bland in my mouth. How do I fix this? When making chicken noodle soup, I find that the addition of chopped onion is a great way to add a little bit of flavor, crunch, and texture to the finished product.

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