Onion
General Information
Onions are my favorite vegetable. That might sounds strange and, to be honest, before writing recipes and vegetable pages for this website, I probably would not have realized it. They are a staple in my kitchen. I can't image going a day without consuming onion in one form or another. They may not be the star of most dishes, but they are certainly the backbone. I won't even link to all the recipes that use onions because that is almost every recipe!
Onions harvested in early summer are often called green onions because they haven't been dried for storage. These are best eaten within a week or two. As the leaves on the onion plant begin to die, the root starts to develop its paper skin. We then harvest them onto drying racks for over a month. This complete drying allows us to store onions all winter long.
Storage Information
Store green onions in a plastic bag in your refrigerator for a week or two.
Keep storage onions in a cool, dry, dark spot for several months. The refrigerator is best to keep them from sprouting.
Cooking Suggestions
The longer you cook an onion, the milder the flavor.
Add to everything!
Recipes
**Pasta with Balsamic Onions**
Roasted Whole Red Onions with Sweet Potatoes and Rosemary