Think of the sweet, mild-tasting shallot as the more chilled-out cousin of an onion.
Shallots, which are part of the onion family, have a long and distinguished history.
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For regular slices, cut the shallot down the middle lengthwise, making two flat halves.
Then cut strips from each side.
To mince a shallot, make the two flat halves as described above.
On the first half, make several regularly spaced vertical cuts (about 18 inch apart).
Repeat the process for the second half.
Here are some recipes that feature shallots to add to your repertoire.
Use this recipe (pictured above) as inspiration.
Parmesan-Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts:Shallots are roasted right along with Brussels sprouts in this easy side dish.
And feel free to try swapping in shallots in your favorite dishes that call for onions, as well.
