The shallot, humble but expensive cousin to the onion, can't just be chopped up indiscriminately. Our expert, however, has the shallot mincing 411 you need.

If you're wondering about the differences between shallots and onions, here's what you need to know about substituting one for the other in a recipe.

Cooking spray 1 pound small shallots, peeled and quartered (about 15) 2 cups chopped sweet onion ¼ cup dry red wine 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ...

In recipes like vinaigrette where the allium will be raw, stick to the recipe, especially if it calls for shallots. Red onions are the best substitute for shallots.

1. Heat an outdoor grill to high (see tip). Pat the fish dry with paper towels and place on a large strip of heavy-duty ...

2. In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add shallots, garlic, ginger and chile, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add corn kernels and juices ...

Roasted pork tenderloin with apples, shallots and lightly wilted spinach make an autumnal meal worthy of a weekend but attainable on a weeknight.