The refrigerator makes storing partial onions a breeze. All you have to do is cover your cut onions appropriately, and they can stay fresh until you are ready to use them up. Try these two techniques, depending on whether your onion has been diced or sliced in half. How to Store Half a...
To store a cut onion in the refrigerator for later consumption is taking a risk of getting sick due to the cut onion producing their own poison! Now I’ve been eating stored cut onion for years and have NEVER gotten sick! I don’t know how much merit I put into this advise. I’ll...
So when you cut an onion in half, keep the cut sides down on the cutting board. When you first start to make cuts into the onion, keep the onion together so you don't expose the cuts. When you make the final cuts to the onion, work fast and move the chopped onions into a bowl...
Green onions actually consist of two different sections. The white bulbous portion has a similar taste to onions as they are a bit stronger in flavor, and the darker green section has a sweet and milder flavor that make it great for garnishes. When you are choosing green onions at the st...
Learning how to chop an onion couldn’t be easier! This tutorial teaches you how to cut onion rings, slices, and diced (with a video guide).
It has often been argued that you are not to cut an onion and leave it unattended as it quickly absorbs bacteria. If you want to lengthen the shelf life of the onions you have or store some for those days you may be out. Knowing how to freeze onions may be a good option for you....
To slice the onions, start by cutting the onion in half, then removing the stem of the onion. Use a sharp knife to slice the onion every 1/4 inch. Slice the other stem end of the onion off and discard. You now have perfectly even slices of onions....
Green onions, aka scallions or bunching onions, make a great flavor addition and garnish for just about any dish. Once you start growing your own at home, you’ll wonder why you ever bought the little bunches from the grocery store! They’re easy to grow and are a great option for ...
To cut scallions so they keep growing all you need to do is cut off the plant about a half-inch above the soil. The leaves you took will begin regrowing within days. For store-bought scallions, you can place the cut-off root ends in water and put them on the windowsill to grow ne...
I love doing this as part of my meal prep routine: Slice and clean the fresh leeks, then store in the fridge for soup recipes, pastas, and more throughout the week! Jump to: Trim off the Ends Slice into Half-Moon Pieces Wash the Leek Slices How to Store Cut Leeks Frequently Asked ...