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: a bulbous perennial onion (Allium cepa aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in seasoning
also
: its bulb
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Examples of shallot in a Sentence
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Needless to say, that more than made up for the missing shallot.
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PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
Garlic, shallots, and a touch of white wine vinegar add complexity to each spoonful.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
El Milanese, for instance, is made with rye whiskey, Fino sherry, hydroalcoholic shallot and saffron.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024
Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or casserole with cooking oil spray.
Cut the shallot into small dice (to yield 1/3 to 1/2 cup).
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
To the remaining grease in the skillet, cook shallot and peppers just for about 3 minutes.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
It’s blended with an onslaught of shallots, grilled garlic and lemongrass, but its severity remains immutable.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
The homemade sherry vinaigrette incorporates shallots for even more flavor.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
Garlic, shallots, and a touch of white wine vinegar add complexity to each spoonful.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
El Milanese, for instance, is made with rye whiskey, Fino sherry, hydroalcoholic shallot and saffron.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024
Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or casserole with cooking oil spray.
Cut the shallot into small dice (to yield 1/3 to 1/2 cup).
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
To the remaining grease in the skillet, cook shallot and peppers just for about 3 minutes.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
It’s blended with an onslaught of shallots, grilled garlic and lemongrass, but its severity remains immutable.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
The homemade sherry vinaigrette incorporates shallots for even more flavor.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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