The phrase "cup shallots" means to measure or use a specific amount of shallots, which are a type of onion-like vegetable, equal to the volume of a cup. Full definition
for the Dijon shallot relish: 1/2 cup shallots, diced 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon 3 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted 6 dill pickles, diced salt and pepper to taste (climbinggriermountain.com)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 cup shallots, sliced thinly 1 cup seasonal wild mushrooms, sliced (I used white and baby portobello) 1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions 1 cup baby carrots 2 cups chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1/4 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cups cooked pasta 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 4 - ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts (bakinandeggs.com)
2 Cups White Beans — Washed 1 Cup Shallots — Peeled and Sliced 4 Carrots — Peeled and Sliced 1/2 Cup frozen Spinach (or more) 4 Cups Chicken Stock 1 not - beef Stock Cubes — Or regular if you eat meat Knob of Butter 1 Bay Leaf 1 Tsp Fresh or Dried Thyme 4 Garlic Cloves — Peeled Freshly Ground Sea Salt and Black Pepper (goingcavewoman.com)