How to Use allium in a Sentence

allium

noun
  • There's no garlic, there's no onions, no alliums of any kind.
    — Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Ramps and leeks are all a part of the allium family too.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Ramps and leeks are all a part of the allium family too.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
  • In early spring, many of us set out onion and other allium starts.
    — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, 7 Feb. 2018
  • Easy to please, allium can be planted on their own or mixed with other plants.
    — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 27 June 2022
  • The easy-to-grow allium bulbs come in a broad palette of colors and heights.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
  • Plant allium bulbs after the first frost but before the ground freezes.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The onion flavor is lovely, rich, and sweet with a soft allium bite.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Ramps can also stand in for other alliums.
    — Kelly Vaughan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
  • There are layers of allium and herb infused, thanks to the thyme and shallot.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Fresh chives zhuzh up the flavor, adding a hit of fresh allium savoriness.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • They get roasted with a sliced shallot, but any allium, such as a yellow onion or leek, could be fun.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Still, the power of alliums is everywhere in our spring recipes.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
  • And best of all, the Boursin flavor comes through—garlic, chives, an allium bite.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2022
  • Parmesan rinds, miso, and alliums like garlic and onions are all great, but herb stems belong in that pot too.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 2 Mar. 2018
  • Many types, such as alliums, daffodils, and hyacinths, will return for many years.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, ELLE Decor, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Grab a skillet, your favorite spice, and your favorite allium.
    — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 5 Sep. 2019
  • But just because the alliums aren’t in attendance does not mean there’s a lack of flavor.
    — Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2024
  • And when the actual allium is a better choice.
    — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The low-and-slow roasting method captures the essence of the allium without the pungent odor and sharp bite.
    — Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2020
  • Some of the recipes use alliums in supporting roles, such as the leeks that team up with fresh dill and feta in a creamy spring tart.
    — Gretchen McKay, sacbee.com, 9 May 2017
  • Salmon replaces spring crops such as alliums, radishes, and greens after the weather heats up.
    — Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
  • Known for its strong smell, onions, garlic, leeks, and shallots are all in the allium family.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
  • Steak tartare, though, is slightly overthought, mixed with so many alliums that the flavor of the beef recedes.
    — Pete Wells, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2016
  • Scallions are also great uncooked and have a fresh allium flavor.
    — Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2020
  • Herbs and alliums bless the eggy mixture with sweet-savory energy.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
  • The sugar in the wine, which is now absorbed by the onions, will encourage the allium to caramelize further.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2022
  • One is a mix of garlic, ginger and scallion sauteed in oil until the fragrances bloom and the alliums just start to wilt.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
  • This is no mom-and-pop operation, rather an empire of alliums and tubers.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The Bits has tons of allium flavor from crispy garlic and shallots, which give it hints of sweetness too.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Aug. 2022

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