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Mirepoix: How to Make and Use It

January 16, 2016 by Chris Mower 25 Comments

At its most basic, the standard mirepoix (pronounced “mihr-PWAH” or “meer PWAH”) is a mixture of onions, carrots, and celery sautéed in butter. It’s used as an aromatic, flavorful addition to foods ranging from soups and sauces to braised meats and marinades. Chefs around the world also refer to it as “The Holy Trinity,” and it can be used in oh so many ways.Continue Reading

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The Difference between Yellow, White, and Red Onions

March 30, 2009 by Chris Mower 172 Comments

Welcome to The Cooking Dish blog! This is quickly becoming one of the highest read articles online about onions, and I hope you find the answer you’re looking for. If not, please leave a comment below and I’m more than happy to answer your question.

If you’ve ever been in the grocery store buying onions and couldn’t figure out which color of onion to buy, you’re not alone. Or perhaps you’re cooking and realize your recipe calls for a white onion and all you have are yellow onions… dont’ worry. There are many onions out there, each with their different purposes, but typically they fit into two categories, green and dry onions. This post discusses the dry onions (red onions, yellow onions, and white onions). Although there are many types of each of these dry onions, the general rules for them are as follows.
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Filed Under: Food & Cooking Tagged With: Onion Guide, Onions, Red Onion, Vegetables, White Onion, Yellow Onion

How to Freeze Onions

February 28, 2009 by Chris Mower 14 Comments

Here’s a quick answer for you: yes, you can freeze onions. Read on to learn how.

Onions make a great addition to many foods. Sometimes though, you’re in a hurry to add some flavor to a soup or meatloaf, and don’t have a lot of extra time. Other times you may find yourself with an onion surplus through either your garden or accidentally purchasing too many at the grocery store. That’s where frozen onions come in handy.Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Food & Cooking Tagged With: Chop, Easy, Freeze, How To, Method, Onions, Technique

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