Book excerpt: Whether you delight in the hunt for scapes, your favorite heirloom cipollini, the spice of raw garlic, or the sweetness of caramelized onions, you've come to the right place. This book is for us, the Allium lovers - those of us who can't imagine cooking dinner without our onions. (After all, if there's an onion in the house, we know we can make something good!) In these pages, we'll explore the wonderful versatility of the humble onion, coaxing out flavors familiar and unknown. From classics and family favorites to more obscure recipes, you'll find 130 onion-centric dishes.