Synopsis Respect for the humble onion! Here are over 200 recipes that feature the delightful bulb and its close relatives: leeks, scallions, chives, shallots, and garlic.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1994-11-01 | | Illustrator: | Michael Halbert |
| Size | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 8.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 23.2 oz |
Publisher's Note Essential to all Major Cuisines, the humble onion finally gets some respect in this book, playing a role in over 200 recipes featuring not only onions but their close relatives: leeks, scallions, chives, shallots, and garlic. Full of wit and fascinating trivia, it bulges with all manner of pungent lore.
Full of wit & fascinating trivia, "Onions, Onions, Onions" bulges with all manner of pungent facts & lore about onions. Worshipped by the Egyptians, onions were considered unholy by the Romans, medicinal by the Hindus & have been rediscovered by modern scientists for their healthful properties. The book includes many profiles of growers, humorous anecdotes, dozens of cooking tips for reducing tears when working with onions, tips for eliminating "onion breath," onion-related selections in literature & song, a list of the best hybrids, seed sources, mail-order sources, even wine suggestions for each recipe - everything to make the onion lover weep for joy.
More than 200 lusty recipes, featuring not only onions but all the other members of the allium kingdom -- garlic, leeks, chives, and shallots.
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