As far as produce goes, green onions aren't that expensive. Buying a bunch of them isn't going to break the bank. But if you could save that dollar or two, wouldn't you want to? Well, it turns out you can. You can enjoy the bounty of four, five or even six bunches of green onions when you buy just one (that's a 6- to 12- dollar saving).

And the best part is, it's amazingly easy to do -- you'll be asking yourself why it took you so long to give it a try.

Here's what you do:

-Use your green onion as you normally would, but reserve the roots and keep at least one to two inches of the white bulb intact.

-Place the rooted bulbs in a glass with water by a window.

-In just a couple of days, the green stalks will start growing back.

-In about a week, you'll be able to use them again. Et voila, free green onions are yours.

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Just be sure to change the water ever couple of days and rinse the bulbs. And it doesn't stop with green onions, blogger 17 Apart shows us that you can try this with celery too.

Craving onions? Check out these recipes.

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    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.feastingathome.com/2012/06/grilled-radishes-with-tarragon.html" target="_hplink">Grilled Radishes with Tarragon Vinaigrette recipe</a> by Feasting at Home</strong> This grilled salad recipe includes Vidalia onions, radishes and green beans -- and they all taste better when grilled.

  • Tomato, Corn And Vidalia Onion Tart

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  • Rosemary Vidalia Onion Focaccia

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.dashofeast.com/2011/07/rosemary-vidalia-onion-focaccia/" target="_hplink">Rosemary Vidalia Onion Focaccia recipe</a> by Dash of East</strong> The sweet flavors of Vidalia onions shine in this focaccia recipe. The rosemary adds a nice savory flavor.

  • Peach, Bacon And Onion Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

    <strong>Get the<a href="http://dulcetdevotion.com/2012/07/21/peacher-i-hardly-knew-her-peach-bacon-and-onion-salad-with-buttermilk-dressing/" target="_hplink"> Peach, Bacon and Onion Salad With Buttermilk Dressing recipe</a> by dulcet devotion</strong> This is a salad like you've never had before. Bacon, buttermilk dressing and sweet grilled Vidalia onions -- it's decadent.

  • Vidalia Onion Soup With Blistered Vermont Cheddar

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://tomatoesonthevine-velva.blogspot.com/2012/01/bobby-flay-cookbook-giveaway-and.html" target="_hplink">Vidalia Onion Soup with Blistered Vermont Cheddar recipe</a> by Tomatoes On The Vine</strong> This is no ordinary onion soup. This recipe uses sweet Vidalia onions, aged cheddar cheese and tops it with a parsley pesto.

  • Vidalia Onions Stuffed With Rice-Lentil Pilaf

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/09/vidalia-onions-stuffed-with-rice.html" target="_hplink">Vidalia Onions Stuffed with Rice-Lentil Pilaf recipe </a>by Fat-Free Vegan Kitchen</strong> Why should tomatoes have all the fun? Sweet onions are great for stuffing too -- especially when it's with rice, lentils, raisins and pinenuts.

  • Vidalia Onion Pie

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://hammocktracks.com/savannahs-savory-bites/2012/04/vidalia-onion-pie/" target="_hplink">Vidalia Onion Pie recipe</a> by Hammock Tracks</strong> Eggs, cheese, Vidalia onions and pie crust are essentially all you need to enjoy this rich and savory pie.

  • Vidalia Onion Dip

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://glutenfreefix.com/vidalia-onion-dip/724/" target="_hplink">Vidalia Onion Dip recipe</a> by Vidalia Onion Dip</strong> This onion dip comes together with just three ingredients -- and it's so much better than the packet stuff.

  • Golden Beet Salad

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://kateinthekitchen.com/2012/06/19/herbivoracious-review-recipe/" target="_hplink">Golden Beet Salad recipe</a> by Kate in the Kitchen</strong> The sweet Vidalia onions are grilled but still a little crunchy in this golden beet salad.

  • Grilled Peach, Vidalia Onion And Bacon Salad

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thebittenword.com/thebittenword/2012/07/grilled-peach-vidalia-onion-bacon-salad-buttermilk-dressing.html" target="_hplink">Grilled Peach, Vidalia Onion and Bacon Salad with Buttermilk Dressing recipe</a> by TheBittenWord.com</strong> We think this is the ultimate summer salad. Not only does it include peaches and Vidalia onions, but they're grilled -- and topped with a buttermilk dressing.

  • Johnny's Campfire Taters

    <strong>Get the<a href="http://morgandotcom.com/guest-recipe-johnnys-campfire-taters/" target="_hplink"> Johnny's Campfire Taters recipe</a> by morgandotcom</strong> While these potatoes make a good camping recipe, they work great off the grill in your backyard too.

  • Three-Bean And Vidalia Onion Salad

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://aggieskitchen.com/2010/06/21/three-bean-and-vidalia-onion-salad/" target="_hplink">Three-Bean and Vidalia Onion Salad recipe</a> by Aggie's Kitchen</strong> Green beans, garbanzo beans and kidney beans are used to make this healthy summer salad recipe.

  • Saturday Night Vidalia Onions

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodbasics101.com/2011/07/vidalia-onion-recipe-yummy-side-dish.html" target="_hplink">Saturday Night Vidalia Onions recipe</a> by Food Basics 101</strong> This Vidalia onion recipe makes a delicious side dish for barbecued chicken or grilled steak.

  • Creamy Vidalia Onion Soup

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://blog.lizdenys.com/2010/08/26/creamy-vidalia-onion-soup/" target="_hplink">Creamy Vidalia Onion Soup recipe</a> by Playing with Negative Space</strong> For a dish that will let the sweet flavor of Vidalia onions shine through, this soup recipe is perfect. And the heavy cream gives it a great rich flavor.

  • Tomato Gazpacho Salsa Recipe

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2012/08/tomato-gazpacho-salsa.html" target="_hplink">Tomato Gazpacho Salsa Recipe</a> by Jeanette's Healthy Living</strong> Made with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and Vidalia onions, you'll want to eat this salsa on everything.

  • Baked Onion Dip Recipe

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/03/14/baked-onion-dip-recipe/" target="_hplink">Baked Onion Dip Recipe</a> by Skip to my Lou</strong> This simple dip recipe will be the hit of any party. Be sure to make enough, it'll go fast!

  • Grilled Baby Vidalia Onions

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bloggingfoods.com/2012/03/grilled-baby-vidalia-onions.html" target="_hplink">Grilled Baby Vidalia Onions recipe</a> by Blogging Foods</strong> Baby Vidalia onions are just as sweet as the full-sized ones. You can grill them whole and eat them as a side-dish.

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