Here’s a guide to what to use when.
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That's not very specific, and you may find yourself at the grocery store staring at mountains of varieties. Dinner isn't going to be ruined if you use a red onion where you should use a yellow onion. That said, there are some onion best practices, and here they are.
MOST COMMONLY USED:
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