In article , "OhioGuy" wrote:

I LOVE onions. I enjoy growing them, and using them in a variety of
recipes and cooking.

My wife, on the other hand, loathes them. She especially hates the smell
of them cooking, but can tolerate the taste somewhat once they are cooked.

For some time, I've been wondering if there is something similar tasting
in the gardening world that doesn't smell quite as strong when being
prepared and cooked?

We've had a lot of arguments over this. I really don't want to give up on
onions, but would be willing to try an alternative to try to make my wife
happy. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks!

Soak them in water to sweeten.

http://www.eatingwell.com/market/partners/onions.html

From above url


"Cooking onions are harvested in the fall and available through April.
Known for their more robust, intense flavor, cooking onions are higher
in solids and lower in water content which enable them to keep for
longer periods of time than the mild varieties. Although cooking onions
can be used in any recipe, they are best for soups, roasts, caramelizing
or in any dish requiring a longer cooking time.

For raw applications, soak onions in cold water overnight to lessen
their pungency.

Multiple layers of thick, dark-colored papery skin are characteristic of
cooking onions."


Bill

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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA