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Additional Onion Information:Onion Preparation | Onion Cooking | Onion and Tearing Tips
Onions
Onions are vegetables that belong to the lily family of plants.
Additional Onion Information:All About Onions | Onion Cooking | Onion and Tearing Tips
Onion Preparation
Green Onions | Pearl Onions | Dry Onions | Peeling | Cutting | Chopping | Reduce Harshness
Irritation to the eyes, which causes tearing, can be a problem when working with onions.
Onion Preparation | Grilling Onions | Onion Tips
Onion Preparation
Peeling | Cutting | Reduce Harshness
To get the best quality out of your onions, they should be cut just before you are going to use them.
Additional Onion Information:All About Onions | Onion Preparation | Onion and Tearing Tips
Onion Cooking
Sweating | Sautéing | Caramelizing | Fried | Deep-Fried | Baked | Boiled | Grilled
Onions are cooked both to be eaten on their own and to be added to other dishes.
Additional Onion Information:All About Onions | Onion Preparation | Onion Cooking
Tearing Tips
Irritation to the eyes, which causes tearing, can be a problem when cutting onions.
Use this ingredient equivalent chart to find out how much of an ingredient you need when your recipe suggests an unfamiliar quantity.
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Ingredient
Amount
Equivalents
Navy Beans, dried
1 lb.
Use this food substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you are cooking and your recipe suggests ingredients you do not have available.
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings | Baking Ingredients | Cheese and Dairy Products | Eggs | Fats, Oils and Vinegars | Fruits and Vegetables | Miscellaneous | Healthy
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Substitutions
Food
Amount
Substitute
Allspice
1 tsp
1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves OR1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp.
8 cups
cucumbers, sliced to desired thickness
4 cups
onion, sliced
1
red bell pepper, julienne strips
1
green bell pepper, julienne strips
2 cups
white vinegar
4 cups
water
4 tsp
celery seed
4 tsp
mustard seed
2 cloves
garlic
2 tsp
salt
Preparation:
Wash cucumbers with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt.
Prepare Tomatoes | Prepare Pepper| Prepare Garlic
What You Need:
- Blender- 4 medium size raw tomatoes- ½ medium onion- 1 green pepper- 1 to 1 ½ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste- Optional: Fresh garlic cloves, to taste- Optional: Oregano, to taste
Prepare fresh ingredients:
Peel and core tomatoes.
Kitchen Tips and Techniques: Chili | Preparing Basic Chili Ingredients | Storing Leftover Ingredients
Kitchen Tips and Techniques: Chili
Fully develop the flavor of homemade chili by browning the meat along with the spices and onions.
Ingredient Tips | Preparation TipsCooking & Baking Tips | Miscellaneous Tips
There are an endless number of kitchen tips available for you to try. Shown below are some popular tips that will help you in your everyday use of some common baking and cooking ingredients.
White asparagus is sweeter and milder than green asparagus. White asparagus is popular in Europe; in the U.S., it's a more of a specialty item. Look for it at farmer's markets or the produce section of gourmet grocery stores.
Cheeses of Germany and Austria
Allgauer Emmentaler
Allgauer Emmentaler is a German cow's milk cheese that is much like Swiss Emmental. It is characterized by large holes throughout the cheese and a texture that is somewhat hard.
Cheeses of Belgium
Chimay
This cheese gets its name from the town in Belgium where it originated. It is produced under the historic guidance of the monks who originally produced cheeses within their Trappist monastery and community.
Cheeses of the British Isles: Berskswell to Gubbeen
Berkswell
Berkswell is a well known English hard cheese produced from sheep's milk in the Berkswell region of England.
England | Spain | Greece | Other Countries and Regions
England
Worcestershire Sauce
A popular condiment that has a savory flavor and is used to season a wide variety of dishes.
Tomato Sauces | Barbecue Sauces | Hot Sauces | Grill Sauces | Seafood Sauces
Tomato Sauces
Tomato Paste
Tomato paste is made from fresh tomatoes that have been cooked for several hours and then strained.
Chili or Chile Sauce
A sauce or condiment that can be made from any one of many different chili peppers, depending on the desired intensity and flavor. This sauce may be blended with vinegar, herbs, garlic, and other seasonings to produce a somewhat sweet and spicy flavored chili sauce that can be red, green, yellow, or brown in color.
Chinese Sauces | Japanese Sauces | Other Asian Sauces
Chinese Sauces
Plum Sauce
A thick sweet-and-sour Chinese sauce, which is used as a condiment for Asian foods.
Italian Pasta Sauces | Other Types of Italian Sauces
Italian Pasta Sauces
The pasta sauces of Italy are made from any of a variety of savory toppings and mixtures of ingredients that enhance the flavor of the pasta dish being served.