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The Onions Dish by Vinodd Kumarr
Onions have been valued for thousands of years for culinary, medicinal and other uses. Some facts and folklore about the onion.
âThe common onion is part of the Allium or lily plant family, which includes garlic, chives, leeks and shallots.
âThe onion gets its name from the Latin word uniowhich means 'one' or 'single', as onions are different than garlic, which produces many small bulbs while the onion produces only one.
âTraces of onions have been found in Bronze Age settlements dating back to 5000 B.C.E.
âActual cultivation of onions by man is believed to have begun 4000 years ago in ancient Egypt.
âAlexander the Great fed his army onions with the belief that if they ate strong foods, they themselves would become stronger.
âOnions have strong antiseptic qualities, and their juice has been used for cleansing and healing wounds for centuries, all the way up to the American Civil War.
âWhen The Plague infected Europe, some believed it was caused by evil spirits. Some would wear strings of onions around their necks to try and protect themselves.
âOnions have also been used for other varieties of ailments through the centuries. In ancient India they were used as a diuretic, in China they were used for many things like liver disease, constipation and wound healing. In Colonial America eating a raw wild onion was thought to cure measles.
âThere is medical research that proves onions are indeed a healthy vegetable. They can lower blood glucose, lower blood pressure, lower overall cholesterol, dissolve blood clots and help prevent cancer.
âThere are two general categories of onions. Fresh spring/summer onions and storage onions. Fresh onions can be any color, some have their green stems attached. They are generally milder than storage onions. Storage onions can be red, yellow or white. They can range in flavor from mild to really strong, but most storage onions sweeten up and become mild when cooked.
âOnions have also been used for other varieties of ailments through the centuries. In ancient India they were used as a diuretic, in China they were used for many things like liver disease, constipation and wound healing. In Colonial America eating a raw wild onion was thought to cure measles.
âEverybody who has ever had to cut up a lot of strong onions knows what happens. It is literally a job that makes all of us cry. That is because onions contain sulfur, and when you cut the onion sulfur is released into the air. This air-borne sulfur reacts with the moisture in your eyes and creates a mild form of sulfuric acid! Your eyes tear up to flush this substance from your eyes.
âThere are many ways to try and prevent crying while cutting up onions, some methods practical, some not. Some say cut them under water, or put them in the refrigerator an hour before cutting, or don't cut the root end until last. Some have even suggested putting on a tight fitting swimming mask!
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Frequently Asked Questions...
Shrimp stuffed mushrooms topped with a creamy cheese (i think)from "Mr Mike's" in Canada. how do i make it?
the food is served on a ceramic plate specifically fitted to hold 6 mushroom caps . i think there maybe some garlic chives amongst other things in the cheese sauce. it is a thick and creamy and then put under the grill to give it a nice golden brown finish.. Very tasty served with garlic toast.
Answer:
ROMANO SHRIMP-STUFFED MUSHROOMS
20 lg. fresh mushrooms (2 to 2 1/2 inch diameter)
1 (4 1/2 oz.) can shrimp, drained, rinsed and broken up
1 (4 oz.) container whipped cream with chives
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Dash garlic powder
Dash bottled hot pepper sauce
Grated Romano cheese
Remove the stems from mushrooms. Simmer the mushroom caps in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain; invert caps on paper towels. Cool. Meanwhile, combine the shrimp, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce. Spoon shrimp mixture into mushroom caps; place in shallow baking pan or dish. Sprinkle with Romano cheese. Cover, chill 3 to 24 hours. Before serving; uncover, bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Makes 20.
OR
SHRIMP STUFFED MUSHROOMS
20 lg. fresh mushrooms (2 to 2 1/2 inch)
1 (4 oz.) can shrimp, drained, rinsed and broken up
1 (4 oz.) container whipped cream cheese with chives
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Dash of garlic powder
Dash of hot pepper sauce
Grated Romano cheese
Remove stems from mushrooms. Simmer the caps in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain, invert caps on paper towel and cool. Combine the shrimp, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and hot sauce. Spoon shrimp mix into mushroom caps. Place in a shallow baking pan, sprinkle with Romano cheese. Cover and chill for 3 to 24 hours before serving. Uncover and bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.
OR
SHRIMP STUFFED MUSHROOMS
25 whole fresh mushrooms
1 bag frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. green pepper, finely chopped
12 saltine crackers, crushed
1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Garlic powder to taste
Tabasco to taste
Worcestershire sauce to taste
Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp cloth. Remove stems and chop them up. Combine stems, shrimp, onion, green pepper and crackers. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, Tabasco, and Worcestershire sauce to taste. Fill center of mushrooms with heaping spoon of filling. Top with both types of cheese. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
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