Onions are a universal ingredient, appearing in food internationally, and one that can be treated and cooked in myriad ways. The allium family comprises onions including the bulb onion, red onion, spring onions or scallions and Welsh holtzers, leeks are the mild member of the family, and extremely versatile on their own right, chives and garlic including green garlic, en primeur garlic and elephant garlic. This book explores the diversity of the allium family, including cooking techniques and tips, appropriate equipment, anecdote, history, and recipes from around the world and from favourite chefs. By the author of In Praise of the Potato.