A chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education teaches us the difference between these culinary cousins.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You’re in the produce aisle, staring at an overwhelming spread of veggies, trying to decide between a white onion, a purple onion ...

Onions are a staple of cooking in almost every cuisine and season. They’re so commonplace that you probably have one variety or another around the house. But what happens when you don’t have the type ...

Leeks have a milder flavor than onions, which brings a preferred option for recipes that call for more subtlety. iStock If you are someone who likes to cook with onions, there are two other vegetables ...

Shallots add a subtle and garlicky sweetness that elevates both raw and cooked dishes. Shallots are delicate and cook faster than onions, so watch closely to avoid burning them. Red onions are the ...

I adore shallots. These little alliums give a beguiling oniony-garlicky flavor and fragrance to all sorts of dishes. I use them raw in salad dressings, caramelize them until they melt for topping ...