Home. A wholesome meal for all the family without spending hours slaving over a hot stove Or some slow cooking with friends, a glass of wine and an exquisitely decorated table Everyone has their own personal preference, but we all want one thing the result has to be delicious. Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers more. You can find quick and culinary recipes on this site. Naturally all featuring shallots. The best way to describe a shallot is as a sweet, mild, tasty, small onion. But you really have to taste it to appreciate it.