Recipes with onions

Fava bean salad with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and fresh parsley. Dried favas simmered until tender and tossed in a bright Italian-style dressing.

Butternut squash with carrots and onions glazed in a white miso and orange juice sauce. A vegan side dish with deep umami sweetness, no butter or oil required.

Fresh figs, roasted with mint, garlic, gorgonzola and served with French bread, a very classy appetizer.

Slightly creamy without being rich, the flavour was well balanced. I love using crock-pot, because it's easy and so convenient. Therefore this recipe has certainly won me over :)

Orzo with turkey and fennel combines cooked turkey, sautéed fennel, orzo pasta, fresh tomatoes, and parmesan in 30 minutes. Italian-style leftover turkey dinner with sage and basil.

Pad Thai with chicken, shrimp, rice noodles, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts in a fish sauce and lime dressing. A classic Thai stir-fry made at home.

Quick winter apple chutney made with dried apples, applesauce, raisins, fresh ginger, and brown rice vinegar. A low-fat, vegetarian condiment for roasted meats or cheese.

Fat-free three bean salad shakes together steamed green beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, and red onion in rice vinegar. No oil, no sugar, just five ingredients and a fridge.

Low-fat mushroom barley soup made with dried mushrooms, pearl barley, fat-free chicken broth, potatoes, and carrots. Finished with a swirl of nonfat sour cream and a pinch of dill. Earthy, hearty, and lighter than the diner version.

Chicken picadillo with bone-in thighs braised in a tomato sauce with golden raisins, green chilies, cinnamon, and cumin. A sweet-savory Latin American skillet dinner topped with almonds.

Creamed lobster and clams in a white wine cream sauce with mushrooms and a touch of cayenne. Served in warm pastry shells for an elegant appetizer.

Florida Keys black bean dip blended with balsamic vinegar, orange juice, red onion, and garlic. No-cook, five ingredients, ready in minutes.

White bean salad with a blended lemon-dill dressing, garnished with sieved hard-cooked eggs, black olives, and green onions. A make-ahead cold salad with Russian roots.

Pineapple teriyaki burgers grill juicy beef patties topped with caramelized pineapple rings and finished with a punchy wasabi-soy mayo. A backyard burger upgrade with sweet, savory, and sinus-clearing heat.

One-dish curry chicken baked with red bell peppers, Red Delicious apples, scallions, turmeric, and curry powder. Low-fat, no pre-cooking needed. Just layer everything in a dish and bake.

Stuffed polenta with meat sauce: two layers of Parmesan polenta sandwiching a meaty tomato-basil sauce and mozzarella, baked hot until bubbly. A lighter Italian alternative to lasagna.

Old-time beef stew simmers floured chunks of stew meat with carrots, potatoes, and a secret splash of lemon juice and a pinch of allspice. Stovetop in 3 hours or crockpot all day.

Cream of curried corn soup blended silky smooth with chicken stock and half-and-half, garnished with popcorn. Sweet corn meets warm curry in every spoonful.

Roast beef salad with a teriyaki-ginger marinade over mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, and bell peppers. A hearty no-cook main dish salad that uses leftover roast beef.

Crescia, an onion-topped focaccia from Le Marche, Italy, with a soft olive oil dough and slowly sauteed onions baked golden on top. A regional Italian flatbread with a velvety crumb.

Pan-fried beef liver with onion rings and apple slices, smothered in a dark pan gravy with hot paprika. Old-fashioned liver and onions with a sweet apple twist.

Pasta with grilled turkey or chicken sausages, fresh tomatoes, roasted peppers, and saffron vinegar. A light, Mediterranean-style pasta toss ready in 30 minutes.

Beer and cheese soup blends sharp cheddar with a bottle of ale, mirepoix, mustard, Tabasco, and Worcestershire. A Wisconsin tavern classic with a velvety bite of malty heat.

Tuscan-style duck ragu for pappardelle with boneless duck, pancetta, chicken livers, porcini mushrooms, rosemary, and white wine. A rich, slow-simmered Italian meat sauce.

Curried potato chowder with caramelized onions, white wine, dry mustard, and nonfat yogurt stirred in at the end. A lighter, lower-fat chowder with bold Indian-inspired flavor.

Cold citrus rice salad molded into a ring and served with fresh orange and grapefruit segments, watercress, and chicory. A retro party presentation that's light, fresh, and make-ahead friendly.

Hearty venison chili using both cubed and ground deer meat for texture, simmered with crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and kidney beans. Masa harina thickens it to a rich, spoon-coating finish.

Spicy stuffed meatloaf with a hidden middle layer of jalapenos and melted Monterey Jack, finished with a pour of spicy tomato sauce. Beef and pork blend for richer texture.

Asian-style beef and couscous with flank steak in an apricot-ginger sauce, bell peppers, and mushrooms. A sweet-savory microwave meal with crisp-tender vegetables.

Fiddlehead salad marinates frozen fiddleheads in white wine vinegar, Worcestershire, and hot sauce, then finishes with olive oil and green onions. A tangy spring side dish.

Fresh herb turkey loaf with oats, egg whites, red bell pepper, celery, parsley, and basil. A lighter take on meatloaf that's leaner and packed with vegetables.

Barbecue beef sandwiches made with pressure-cooked beef chuck shredded and simmered in a homemade ketchup-based BBQ sauce with brown sugar, Worcestershire, and vinegar. Great for potlucks and freezes well.

So easy salad, I made it about 10 mins, very fresh, good to keep fit too.

Ground beef simmered with carrots, onions, and oatmeal creates a hearty filling beneath fluffy whipped potatoes in this comforting family casserole.

Skyline-style Cincinnati chili: simmered ground beef in a thin tomato-spiced sauce with cinnamon, allspice, and a hint of vinegar. Served over spaghetti with shredded cheese in the classic Ohio diner style.

French chicken saute braised with red wine vinegar, fresh tomatoes, and chicken stock, reduced to a glossy, tangy sauce. A classic bistro dish with bold, concentrated flavor.

Dry potato curry with mustard seeds, turmeric, cumin, and fresh ginger. Parboiled red potatoes tossed in a sizzling spice base for a sauceless Indian side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Garlicky black pepper shrimp and black-eyed peas is Low Country Southern cooking in one skillet: bacon, holy trinity, bay-scented peas, and wine-splashed shrimp finished with cracked pepper.

Greek beef pita pockets stuffed with seasoned patties made with oregano, cinnamon, and red wine vinegar, topped with cucumber, lettuce, and a cool yogurt mint sauce.

Southwest black bean soup simmers dried beans with smoky ham, chipotle, and cumin, then purees half for a velvety body. Topped with creme fraiche and red bell pepper for a smoky, hearty bowl.

Stir-fried asparagus with shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and oyster sauce in a light bouillon-cornstarch glaze. A quick Thai-inspired vegetable side dish ready in minutes.

Tex-Mex beef meatballs with green chilies and cheese, served with homemade zesty tomato salsa and crispy tortilla chips. Mexican party appetizer ready in 75 minutes.

Crabmeat supreme casserole with two pounds of crab in a buttery sherry cream sauce with mushrooms, pimentos, and a cracker crumb topping. An elegant make-ahead dish.

Easy focaccia topped with sage and onion: individual rounds of bread dough brushed with olive oil and crowned with sliced onion, fresh sage, and kosher salt, baked hot and golden. A quick shortcut focaccia.

Taco chicken grill marinates oven-baked chicken in a tangy taco-spiced barbecue sauce with molasses and tomato, then finishes over coals with melted Monterey Jack. Two-stage cooking for fall-off-the-bone tender meat with a smoky crust.

Hearty skillet cornbread loaded with creamed corn, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. Baked in a preheated cast iron pan for a crispy bottom and savory Italian twist.

SPAM salad with toasted almonds, celery, and dill relish served in crispy broiled tortilla cones. A fun, hand-held lunch with crunchy shells and creamy filling.

Honey glazed chicken breasts poached in aromatic broth, chilled overnight for texture, then broiled with a glossy honey finish and topped with toasted almonds.