I finely chopped a shallot and stirred it into the vinaigrette to add a mild onion flavor.

I sautéed thinly sliced shallots until they turned golden and fragrant.

At the farmer's market, I found fresh banana shallots and couldn't resist buying a bunch.

At the farmer's market I found a strange banana shallot that smelled like onions but had a sweeter, fruitier tang.

In spring the Persian shallot bursts into tall purple flowers that attract bees to the garden.

For the dinner party, she caramelized Persian shallots in balsamic vinegar and served them as a warm garnish.