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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The dinner featured a garden vegetable velouté paired with hearts of palm, toasted shallots and micro mint, followed by spring herbed ravioli with ricotta, morels and parmesan emulsion sourced in part from the White House Kitchen Garden.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Add honeydew, cucumber, romaine, shallot, and dill to dressing; toss gently to coat.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
When the butter is foamy, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Add honeydew, cucumber, romaine, shallot, and dill to dressing; toss gently to coat.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
When the butter is foamy, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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