8 Alliums To Use In Your Cooking, And What They Do - Chowhound

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What do onions and garlic, scallions and chives, leeks and shallots all have in common? They're all alliums, and they all have a well-deserved role in the home kitchen. Alliums are not only delicious on their own; they make a wonderful flavor base for soups, stews, marinades, dressings, and more. There's a reason alliums have been used for thousands of…