plural shallots
1
: a perennial onion (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in cooking
also
: its bulb
2
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Slice shallots into rounds and toss with flour, salt, and pepper.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Roast for 60 to 75 minutes until the tomatoes collapse, the skins lightly caramelize and the shallots become soft.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Place vinegar and shallot in a medium bowl.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Instead of baking off a huge green bean casserole, consider making this brighter, fresher recipe that pairs the beans with quick-pickled shallots and a savory Parmesan dressing.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Roast for 60 to 75 minutes until the tomatoes collapse, the skins lightly caramelize and the shallots become soft.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Place vinegar and shallot in a medium bowl.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Instead of baking off a huge green bean casserole, consider making this brighter, fresher recipe that pairs the beans with quick-pickled shallots and a savory Parmesan dressing.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shallot
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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