Alliums
7 items
Garlic
OVENRoast whole head 400°F, 40 min wrapped in foil.
Roasted garlic becomes sweet, spreadable, and mellow — completely different from raw. A whole new ingredient.
Leeks
OVENRoast halved 400°F, 20-25 min.
Oven caramelizes the layers beautifully. Braising on stovetop is equally excellent for a different (silky) result.
Red Onion
OVENRoast wedges 400°F, 25-30 min.
Roasting mellows and sweetens the sharp red onion flavor. The edges caramelize beautifully.
Scallions
STOVETOPChar whole over high heat 2-3 min.
Quick stovetop char is the fastest way to add smoky depth. Or just use raw.
Shallots
OVENRoast whole 375°F, 30-40 min.
Whole roasted shallots are incredible — they become sweet, jammy, and melt-in-your-mouth. One of the most underrated pre...
White Onion
STOVETOPSauté med 5-7 min.
Sharper flavor that’s best as a quick sauté building block in dishes. Roasting mellows it too much.
Yellow Onion
STOVETOPCaramelize med-low 30-45 min, or sauté med 8-10 min.
Stovetop caramelizing gives best control and deepest flavor. You can monitor the color change and adjust heat in real ti...