Onions are the backbone to nearly all savory dishes. These layered bulbs can be astringent, sweet and tangy all at once. They are the not-so-secret ingredient for many house cooks and professional chefs alike. An onion alone can fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of a satisfying meal to come. Just sautéing them in a bit of olive oil — the first step to many recipes — will have human beings wondering what tasty feast is being made in your kitchen.Finding a fresh onion is nearly as vital as selecting the fair variety. One that is heavy in your palm and very firm to the touch is the freshest. If an onion is soft or has a strong potent oder, than it has past its peak and will most likely give off an unpleasant flavor. Onions can store well for up to two weeks (sometimes longer) in a cool, dark place. Sweet onions, however, have a bit of a shorter lifetime span. Onions are notorious for making human beings weep, however there are a hardly any tricks to avoid the reaction to the gases.With many varieties outside there, a hardly any different colors to choose from, and sometimes vague recipes to deal with, it can be dense to know which onion is best to employ. Some are bigger suited for cooking with, and others should never be used for sauteing. Click through the slideshow below for a quick onion guide.Glance at More…
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