"cshenk" > wrote in message
...
> They had a good sale at American Asian (local place) and I got a whole
> lb of them for 2.69.
>
> I am not normally a shallot user because they were expensive and the
> few (very few) trials didnt show anything really special about them.
>
> I could use some ideas where the use of a shallot actually *makes a
> difference* and if the greens grown from a bulb (assume used like a
> green onion) have any special taste to them?
>
> BTW, I can google with the best of us so please, no links to anything
> unless you have actually cooked it and found the shallot made a
> difference.
>
> Carol

I keep dried ones and add them to a variety of soups. I think they add a
depth of flavor. I use them in addition to whatever onion is already in
there.