Onion Cheese Soup

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Onion Cheese Soup 1 Large Onion (Chopped)3 tbsp butter3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour1/2 tsp SaltPepper (To Taste)4 cups Whole Milk2 cups Colby-Monterey Jack Cheese (Shredded)Seasoned Salad CroutonsGrated Parmesan Cheese (Optional)Minced Chives (Optional) In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in butter. Stir in the flour, salt,...
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Root Development of Onions

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Onions have a shallow, sparsely branched root system with most roots in the top foot of soil. Rooting density decreases with soil depth. The sparse, shallow rooting of onions has important implications for management of relatively immobile nutrients (Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), and some micronutrients…

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Onions are a Cold-Season Crop

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Onions are a cold-season crop, so the best time to plant them is in the fall in mild-winter areas or early spring in northern states. The onion plant initially concentrates establishing a root system. Once the root system is established in normally two to three…

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Classic Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions

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Classic Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions 3 tablespoons Kosher Salt1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper1 teaspoon Paprika ((preferably Hungarian))1 pinch Cayenne5-7 pounds Beef Brisket ((not to lean))1 cup Red or White Wine12 cloves Garlic ((or whole head))3 Bay Leaves3 Allspice Berries6 Large Onions ((peeled and sliced crosswise,...
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Classic Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf

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Classic Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf 2 eggs (beaten)1 packet dry onion soup mix ((could be Lipton brand))3/4 cup water1/3 cup ketchup (more for topping, if desired)1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (plain, dry)2 pounds lean ground beef Gather the ingredients.Preheat the oven to 350 F.In a large bowl,...
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Goodbye Copra, Hello Patterson!

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In 2019, we were notified that Copra onion seed would no longer be produced and immediately purchased all the seed that was available. When seed companies produce hybrid onion seed, such as Copra, there must be both maternal and paternal parent lines; meaning two open…

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Cucumber Melon Salad

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Cucumber Melon Salad 1 1/2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced1/2 small ripe cantaloupe (chopped)1/4 cup pickled red onions (can use this recipe https://www.runningtothekitchen.com/creamy-cucumber-salad/)1 tbsp pepitas1 tbsp sunflower seedshandful fresh basil leaves (torn)2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin )1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegarsalt and pepper...
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How to Freeze Onions

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Freezing Onions How to freeze onions for longer storage. Fully Mature Onions Select fully mature onions.Peel onion and then scrub with clean vegetable brush under running water.Chop or dice onion (about 1/4-inch to 1/2 inch pieces). There is no need to blanch onions.Freeze onions using one...
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