Listen up: if you haven't thrown whole shallots into the oven to roast, you're missing out. Roasting whole shallots is like discovering the secret backstage pass to culinary bliss — and let us tell ...

If you're wondering about the differences between shallots and onions, here's what you need to know about substituting one ...

Here’s everything you need: The tomatoes and thyme will roast whole, but the shallots and garlic need to be prepped before adding to your baking sheet for roasting. No worries—it’s super simple! Lay ...

Add shallots to the skillet and cook ... Carefully transfer to the oven and roast until farro is tender and chicken skin is crisp, 30 minutes.

Nestle potatoes in salt, leaving space between each potato. Add bay leaves and shallots to dish. Cover with foil and crimp edges to tightly seal. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes; remove pan from oven.

The more challenging thing was what to leave out because, honestly, there could be a whole other 275 delicious ... then pour the mixture over the shallots. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes.

Drain the shallots and, once cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and trim, halving any larger ones. Add the whole garlic cloves and shallots to the casserole, nestling around the chicken.

Image credit: Spier This celebratory whole beef fillet is an elegant centrepiece ... satisfying the most discerning palates. *Note: For roasted potatoes, boil them before starting the meat.