Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Here’s an easy first recipe to mark the arrival of spring: buy every possible variety of spring onions, shallots, and garlic (including garlic scapes) at your local farmers’ market and turn them into this delicious jam.
A great way to preserve winter onions, this onion jam is somewhere between a fruit jam and a veggie relish. It's great on burgers, grilled cheese, on crackers, etc!
Roasted garlic and onion jam is a spread that can be used in multiple ways. I like to smear it over toast for a quick and simple snack, but it can also be paired with a fried egg or served over potatoes....
Onion confit, or slowly simmered onion jam, is usually served warm with foie gras (fat duck’s liver), but it is also excellent with black pudding, grilled or roast pork, chicken and duck. It also makes an original edible Christmas present.
Red Onion Jam - a great recipe from Southern Living that is a great topping for your summer grilling or to add to quick stews for flavor when you don't have time to sit by the stove all day.
