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Sharlyn Melon
The Sharlyn melon has a cracked skin with tan and yellow-orange coloring. Superficially resembling an elongated Cantaloupe, the Sharlyn does not possess the sweet unctuous flavor of Cantaloupes, rather a more restrained balance of sweetness
Mache
Mache has been cultivated in France since the 17th century, and in France it is known as doucette. It is also known as "lamb's lettuce" because its leaves resemble the size and shape of a lamb's tongue.
Seasons/Availability
Boiling onions are available year round.
Current Facts
Onions cultivated for boiling can be a multitude of varieties, including short-day, intermediate and long-day varieties grown at densely-packed, high populations in conditions that are ideal for warm summer bulbing production. White globe onions are the most commonly used onion for boiling purposes but they can also be yellow or red onions.
Description/Taste
Boiling onions are characterized as any onion variety that is specifically grown to be picked at a size smaller than the common onion. Their flavors can range from mild to savory to pungent, depending on variety and the sulphuric content of the soil in which they are grown.
Applications
Although perfectly suitable for using to infuse flavor to soups and stocks, boiling onions can be dry roasted, grilled or braised, treated as a common onion and added to a variety of savory dishes, both raw and cooked. Roast braising onions until browned and tender, then add to a sauce of reduced white wine, stock and cream for creamed onions. Add halved onions to bean-cooking water or stock for additional flavor. Dice boiling onions and add to vegetable stir fry. Boiling onions will keep, stored cool and dry, for up to a month.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Boiling Onion. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Smitten Kitchen |
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Creamed Pearl Onions with Bacon and Chives |
| A Cooking Life |
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Creamed Boiling Onions |
| Simply Recipes |
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Sweet and Sour Boiling Onions |
