Onions

Raw Onions: To Eat or Not To Eat?

When it comes to onions, we like it raw
Oct 17, 2011 11:01 am
raw onions
Photo: sidewalk flying on Flickr

When your burger arrives, steaming hot, perfectly greasy, pre-cheese congealing and all that good stuff, you have a decision to make. Next to the fries are a lettuce leaf and a slice each of tomato and red onion. Which are going on your burger, and which will be left behind? I sincerely hope if you crown your burger with any of them, it's the onion.

There...

Word of the Day: Sulfenic Acid

Building up your kitchen vocab arsenal
Sep 19, 2011 1:31 pm

Unless you sport a pair of terribly unfashionable onion goggles, chances are you’ve fallen prey to the stinging sensation caused by our dreaded Word of the Day. When onions are cut, 1-propenesulfenic acid releases vapors that actually cause a chemical reaction in your eyes, creating sulfuric acid. 

Why Do Onions Make You Cry?

The Food Scientist tackles a persistent question
Sep 2, 2011 9:01 am
chopping an onion
Photo: TheDarkThing on Flickr

What are onion tears?
The unwanted tears that come as a result of chopping onions, whether yellow, white or red.

What causes onion tears?
When it comes to shedding tears, there are three different types. The first, known as basal tears...

Basic Osso Buco Recipe

How to turn braised veal shanks into osso buco
Aug 15, 2011 6:01 pm
photo: andy pucko on Flickr

The end result of this basic osso buco recipe is pure meaty awesomeness, but it does take awhile to get there. The veal shank starts out as tough as a Converse hi-top; you've gotta braise it nice and slow to get it to that melt-in-your-mouth texture. Plate it on top of a perfectly made risotto, serve it with a...

Gallery: 10 Fruits & Vegetables in Season

What to buy at the farmers market this weekend
Aug 6, 2011 10:01 am
corn
Photo: marxfoods on Flickr

It doesn’t get better for a seasonal eater than the summer. So show off your seasonal smarts and get your hands on what produce summer still has to offer across the U.S. Buy your summer fruits and vegetables now while they're freshest and pickle any leftovers you have at...

Gallery: 20 Tasty Jams Part II

The final 10 food songs in the countdown
Aug 3, 2011 12:31 pm
Lunch Lady

The thrilling conclusion. I’m sure some readers out there are up in arms that numbers 20-11 from part I of this countdown could be seen as obscure picks. Frankly, songs about food that happen to rock are few and far between. However, I believe that once the top 10 is revealed within...

5 Things To Know About Pickling

NYC chef Paul Corsentino's serious pickling tips
Jul 27, 2011 3:16 pm
Paul Corsentino

In days of old, people would gather up their vegetables and fruits in the summer and pickle them to survive the long and harsh winter. Even though pickling is no longer a necessity for most, the practice has enjoyed a recent boon from chefs and foodies alike. And with good reason — it can add an acidic punch to your dishes and it’s easy to do.

Paul...

How To Make Pickled Red Onions

A quick pickling recipe for the ultimate condiment
Jul 25, 2011 12:31 pm
photo: shawnzam on Flickr

There’s something really indulgent about homemade condiments. They certainly impress others and with a shelf life longer than leftovers, condiments are a homemade treat that can be enjoyed over time. Even if you’ve never pickled or preserved a fruit or vegetable in your life, you won’t have any problem making these onions. They taste great in salads and are the perfect topping for burgers,...

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