Recipes with onions

Rice almondine with brown minute rice, green beans, toasted almonds, and dill cooked in chicken broth with lemon juice. A quick 15-minute side dish with nutty crunch.

Creamy Mexican avocado-lime soup with cilantro, cumin, crema Mexicana, and chicken broth, puréed smooth and topped with Cotija cheese and fresh avocado cubes.

Lazy day lasagna uses uncooked noodles that soften in the oven with water poured around the edges. Layered with cottage cheese, mozzarella, and a beefy spaghetti sauce, no boiling required.

Neapolitan spaghetti sauce slow-simmered for 3 hours with ground beef, three forms of tomato, whole chili peppers, and sliced stuffed green olives. Rich, thick, and full of heat.

Hearty red lentil soup with carrots, celery, leeks, and tomatoes simmered in chicken broth with thyme and bay leaf. Partially pureed for a creamy-chunky texture.

A holiday favorite! You MUST READ ALL of the instructions. There are simple but crucial instructions there.

Flank steak braised in a tangy ketchup, Worcestershire, and lemon sauce until fork-tender. A slow-cooked, budget-friendly beef dinner served over rice.

Norwegian fish salad (fiskesalat) with cold boiled halibut in a creamy horseradish-sour cream-dill sauce, served on lettuce with sliced eggs and tomato wedges.

Mexican spaghetti tossed with a chipotle tomato sauce and topped with diced fresh avocado. A 15-minute weeknight pasta where smoky chipotle meets cool, creamy avocado.

Tender crepes filled with crab, mushrooms, and scallions in a white wine cream sauce, baked until heated through and broiled golden. French-inspired elegance in 45 minutes.

Thai-inspired tofu lemongrass soup with shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and kaffir lime leaves. Light, fragrant, and ready in 35 minutes. A bright, warming bowl that's naturally vegan.

This recipe is my husband's specialty, good for any fresh fish. I prefer halibut but whatever your pleasure. Goes great with homemade mashed potatoes.

A rustic Spanish stew of yellow summer squash, potatoes, tomatoes, green peppers, and onions simmered in olive oil with garlic and parsley. Vegan and naturally hearty.

Hearty brussels sprouts soup loaded with smoky kielbasa and tender potatoes in a rich chicken broth. A rustic, warming one-pot meal ready in just 35 minutes.

Chunky turkey vegetable soup with sweet potatoes, broccoli, zucchini, and a half-and-half cream finish. A hearty post-holiday soup loaded with vegetables and leftover turkey.

Loaded vegetable quiche with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and Swiss cheese in a creamy sour cream custard with thyme and nutmeg. One-hour brunch or dinner in a flaky pie crust.

Oat-crusted Mexican chicken breast baked with chili powder and paprika, served with a fresh tomato, green pepper, and lemon relish. A crunchy, spiced chicken dinner with a no-cook salsa topping.

Sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, and pine nuts tossed with fresh spinach and pasta, finished with crumbled feta. A Mediterranean pasta loaded with bold, briny flavors.

Cajun-style gumbo built on a dark red-brown roux with smoked sausage, lentils, carrots, celery, and a kick of cayenne. Thick, smoky, and protein-packed in 75 minutes.

Fish brined overnight in soy sauce, white wine, sugar, and spices then smoked over hickory or apple-cherry wood for up to 12 hours. Includes an oven-dried alternative.

Twice-baked potatoes stuffed with cream cheese, butter, and green onion, mounded high and dusted with paprika. A classic steakhouse side done at home.

This salad is very easy to make, and combines the sour, sweet and salty flavors typical of Thai cuisine.

Mexican-style beans and rice with sauteed onion, green chili, fresh tomato, and pinto or kidney beans. A simple vegetarian one-pan main that delivers a complete protein in under 35 minutes.

Crispy fried rice vermicelli (mee krob) tossed with tangy tamarind syrup, bean sprouts, cilantro, and green onions. Classic Thai sweet, sour, salty noodle dish with shattering crunch.

Stir-fry prawns in black bean sauce: plump shrimp and crisp bok choy, snow peas, shiitake and pepper tossed in a savory fermented black bean, garlic and ginger sauce. A fast, restaurant-style Chinese stir-fry loaded with vegetables.

Fork-tender pot roast braised in cola, tomatoes, and Italian seasonings until it falls apart. The Coca-Cola breaks down the meat fibers while adding subtle caramel sweetness to the gravy.

Beef Brisket in Beer: a 4-pound brisket oven-braised in beer, chili sauce, brown sugar, and onions. Three hours to fork-tender, finished with a thick pan gravy. Serves 11.

Japanese gyoza pot stickers filled with ground beef, cabbage, mushrooms, ginger, and sesame oil. Pan-fried until crispy, then steam-finished. Served with a soy-chili sesame dipping sauce.

Cajun shrimp pasta with linguine tossed in a slow-simmered tomato sauce spiked with cayenne, thyme, Worcestershire, and hot sauce, finished with Parmesan.

A great rendition to crockpot-made beans that are best served with bread bowls or hamburger buns.

Swedish bread soup made from stale bread, onions, and stock, strained into a smooth, nutmeg-scented broth and topped with grated cheese. Simple Scandinavian comfort food.

Classic Turkish çoban salatası, the chopped 'shepherd's salad' of tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper, and parsley dressed with lemon and olive oil. Bright, fresh, and built for summer.

Traditional lasagne from Bologna uses handmade egg pasta, a long-simmered pork Bolognese with white wine and cream, silky bechamel, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. No mozzarella, no ricotta, just the real deal.

Corned beef hash from scratch with hand-cut beef, diced potatoes, onion, and green pepper shaped into crispy patties. A Craig Claiborne-style hash made from home-simmered corned beef.

Norwegian sauteed veal cutlets in a silky sour cream and goat cheese sauce. Pan drippings build the base and the sauce comes together fast - the one rule: never let it boil.

Singapore spicy noodles with a chunky peanut butter sauce, red pepper flakes, and crunchy red cabbage tossed with linguine. A quick, low-calorie spicy peanut noodle dish.

Cuban chicken stir-fry with rice, ham, pimento-stuffed olives, peas, and tomatoes served on a platter with sliced avocado. A fast one-wok meal using cooked chicken and leftover rice.

Tomato and fresh mozzarella appetizer skewers, threaded with spinach and onion and marinated in garlicky balsamic. A bite-size, no-cook caprese-style party snack you can assemble in minutes.

Chicken fried steak with creamy pan gravy: tenderized chuck or round pounded with seasoned flour, breaded in cracker crumbs, fried until golden, then smothered in cream gravy made from the drippings.

Italian four-cheese risotto with fontina, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and Romano stirred into creamy arborio rice. Rich, indulgent, and ready in under an hour.

Baby lima beans simmered with Italian sausage, cumin seeds, and hot chili pepper in a simple brothy stew. A hearty one-pot meal with just a handful of bold ingredients.

Homemade wontons filled with ground pork, chopped shrimp, Chinese mushrooms, and crunchy water chestnuts, seasoned with oyster sauce and soy. Includes step-by-step folding instructions for beginners.

Grilled chicken and avocado fans topped with fresh strawberry serrano salsa and crispy fried corn tortilla strips. A bright, colorful Mexican-inspired plated dish.

Vegetarian barley and bean soup with kidney beans, mushrooms, carrots, green beans, and tomatoes in a basil-oregano broth. A filling one-pot meal packed with fiber and protein.

Chicken breast in tarragon cream sauce with mushrooms, green onions, white wine, and a touch of lemon. A French-inspired skillet dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Brussels sprout casserole with corned beef, egg noodles, and Velveeta in a milk sauce. A hearty, old-school baked dish that uses up leftover corned beef.

German veal cutlets in a quick curry cream sauce with tomato paste, lemon juice, and a splash of cognac. A unique cross-cultural dish ready in 30 minutes.

A scrumptious appetizer that is easy to make in your crockpot. Goes great with a grilled steak and mashed potatoes.