Recipes with onion powder

Easy chicken pot pie with cream of chicken soup, mixed vegetables, and refrigerator biscuits on top instead of pastry. A shortcut weeknight version that still delivers comfort.

Crab marinara with a pound of crab meat simmered in a from-scratch tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, oregano, basil, and a kick of cayenne. Served over spaghetti or rice.

Deviled crab croquettes with Old Bay seasoning, mashed potatoes, hard-boiled egg, and green pepper, rolled in cracker meal and fried golden.

Smoked salmon canapes on crisp jicama triangles with lime-spiked Neufchatel cheese and cracked black pepper. A light, no-cook appetizer that looks like it came from a caterer.

Jamaican jerk chicken fingers marinated in citrus, then crusted with allspice, thyme, clove, and red pepper. Grilled tender strips with serious island heat.

A nice appetizer, though very caloric. The dipping sauce is great for other things as well.

Creole seasoning blend with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, onion powder, and black pepper. A versatile Cajun-Creole spice mix for everything from gumbo to grilled fish.

Cold tuna noodle salad with mayo, hot sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and chopped scallions. A spicy, no-cook lunch for two using pantry staples.

Veal fettuccine with oysters and artichokes is a buttery Louisiana-style pasta where seared veal strips, plump oysters, and quartered artichoke hearts swim in a peppery cream sauce built from oyster liquor.

Homemade seasoned salt with paprika, thyme, marjoram, curry powder, dry mustard, dill seed, and celery salt. A Lawry's-style copycat with 10 spices you already have.

Honey-mustard turkey meatballs baked lean and tender, then glazed in a sweet-tangy honey-mustard sauce brightened with pineapple juice. Great as a party appetizer or a main over rice, with extra sauce for dipping.

Garbanzo oat patties with chickpea flour, oat flakes, chopped nuts, and cumin griddle-cooked until crispy on both sides. A vegan, egg-free protein patty that freezes and reheats well.

Baked puffy omelet squares made with separated eggs for a soufflé-like rise, topped with a chunky stewed tomato and zucchini sauce. Light, low-calorie, and high-protein.

Your basic burger recipe with ground beef, onion powder, salt, and pepper. The secret is a light touch when mixing and shaping. Overworked meat makes tough, dense patties.

Slow-simmered Italian pizza sauce built on canned plum tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, basil and tarragon. A balanced, herb-forward sauce that gets even better after an overnight chill in the fridge.

Tangy French-style salad dressing blended from tomato paste, lemon juice, oil, and onion powder. Sugar-free, no-cook, and ready in 5 minutes flat.