Shallot

Once you’ve got the two racks tied together (and the lady apples halved), making this crown pork recipe is as simple as any other roast.

This recipe would also work with small cipolline onions or larger torpedo-shaped shallots.

A seared piece of meat might sound boring. But when it’s drizzled with a silky reduction? Always exciting.

When you get right down to it, very few people actually really and truly want a green bean casserole. Lacy fried green beans with an addictive shallot dip? That’s another story, and a great way to use up any leftover beans.

Working in batches ensures okra that's golden and tender, not soft and slimy.

This recipe makes enough mignonette for a dozen oysters.

This healthy swordfish recipe is beautifully flavored with shallots, garlic, and green olives.