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

Shallots are a small, elongated type of onion with a taste that’s often described as a subtle mix between a traditional onion and garlic. They grow in clusters, contain less water, and have thinner ...

Shallots belong to the Allium genus of vegetables, which also includes onions, garlic, scallions, leeks, and chives. Other than garlic, any Allium vegetable can substitute shallots as they have a ...