Wednesday Recipes - 12/20/2023

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Sue Reeves
December 20, 2023

To get the bite out of shallots & onions, soak them in an ice bath—a bowl filled with water and ice—for 10 to 20 minutes. That will tame the bite and mellow the flavor while crisping up the texture. After soaking, drain them.

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🤔 Today’s Trivia Question

What ancient civilization is credited with the cultivation of shallots, appreciating their unique flavor, and using them in both culinary and medicinal applications?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

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🤔 Answer to Today’s Trivia Question

Ancient Egyptians are credited with the cultivation of shallots, valuing their unique flavor and incorporating them into both culinary and medicinal practices.