Shallots

I used shallots for the first time last night in a chicken marinade. They really make a nice mild addition to a marinate and are not as overpowering as adding onion. The best way I can describe it is that it is a mild onion flavor with additional sweetness that you can't get in an onion. It is stronger than green onion, though. I will be doing some other recipes this month with them. I got a nice size brown bag from Meijer that didn't cost too much. And if the chicken last night was any indication I will continue to include them on my grocery list!