Recipes with onions

Authentic mole poblano sauce made from scratch with mulato, ancho, pasilla, and chipotle chilies, roasted vegetables, toasted nuts, sesame seeds, and Mexican chocolate. A complex, deeply layered sauce worth every minute.

Individual beef Wellington with sherry-mushroom duxelles on top of each filet, wrapped in puff pastry. Single-serving portions that bake quickly and hit the table pink in the center.

Madras beef curry slow-simmered with whole cloves, cardamom, green chilies, ginger, and tamarind. A fiery South Indian-style curry with tender braised beef cubes.

Although I have not tried it, I assume any firm winter squash could be substituted for the pumpkin

Cheesy Ham, Walnut, and Vegetable Stromboli recipe

Sweet and spicy couscous salad tosses fluffy whole wheat couscous with crunchy steamed vegetables, fresh mint and almonds, all coated in a currant dressing brightened with orange, cinnamon and cayenne. Vegan and make-ahead.

Baeckaoffa is an Alsatian casserole of pork, lamb, and beef marinated overnight in Riesling wine, then slow-braised with layered potatoes and onions in a flour-sealed earthenware pot.

Saus kacang is an Indonesian peanut sauce made with ground chili, garlic, shrimp paste, peanut butter, tamarind, and coconut milk. The classic satay dipping sauce.

Basic spaghetti sauce simmers tomato sauce with sauteed onions, garlic, green pepper, basil, and oregano in under 30 minutes. A pantry-staple weeknight base for pasta or pizza.

Caribbean jerk pork chops marinated overnight in allspice, cinnamon, thyme, scallions, and cayenne, then grilled hot until juicy and just-pink at the bone. Bold island flavor on a weeknight-friendly cut.

Traditional tabbouleh salad with fine bulgur wheat, fresh mint, parsley, lemon juice, and ripe tomatoes. A bright, herby Middle Eastern side dish served cold.

Broiled porterhouse steak with caramelized Spanish onions and a mushroom-sherry pan sauce. A lighter steakhouse dinner for two with a Weight Watchers-friendly approach.

Beer marinade for beef with cayenne, horseradish, lemon juice, and olive oil. A Cajun-spiced marinade that doubles as a basting sauce while grilling.

Nachynka z kapusty: Ukrainian cabbage and sauerkraut filling with sauteed onions, butter, and black pepper. A traditional Christmas Eve pyrohy and holubtsi filling from Western Ukraine.

Sizzling Sichuan scallops wok-tossed with ginger, garlic, chili paste, and crunchy cucumber, then poured hot onto a screaming cast iron platter at the table. Pure drama.

Homemade moo goo gai pan with sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, and napa cabbage stir-fried in a garlic-soy sauce. Better than takeout in 30 minutes.

Smoked turkey rubbed with liquid smoke and slow-smoked over a water pan with white wine, onion, and bay leaves. Juicy, deeply flavored whole bird with a simple seasoning approach.

Low-calorie yogurt dill dressing with lemon juice, dry mustard, and garlic. A light, tangy dressing for green salads using just six simple ingredients.

Flaked halibut in a creamy curry stroganoff sauce with yogurt and cream of chicken soup. A retro-inspired fish dinner served over rice or noodles.

Vegetable pasta sauce loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, carrot and a secret of blended chickpeas that add body and protein to a red-wine tomato base. A hearty, vegan sauce that eats like a meaty ragu.

Grilled Ribeye Steak with Guinness Marinade recipe

Bubbie's chicken soup, the classic Jewish-style comfort bowl simmered from a whole chicken with onion, carrot, parsnip, and a generous bunch of dill. Golden, soul-warming, and it freezes beautifully.

Microwave hamburger patties seasoned with ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and horseradish for a flavor-packed burger done in under 10 minutes. No grill or stovetop needed.

Pease porridge is a traditional British split pea soup simmered with a ham bone, turnip, potato, celery, and fresh herb sprigs. A thick, hearty potage that's been warming kitchens for centuries.

International chicken curry in the slow cooker with tomatoes, raisins, bell peppers, and warm curry spice. A hands-off 8-hour braise that delivers tender, saucy chicken pieces over rice.

Bacon and cheddar beer soup with sauteed potatoes, carrots, celery and onions, simmered in chicken broth with a can of bacon-cheddar cheese sauce, beer, paprika and a hint of liquid smoke. A hearty pub-style chowder.

A rich creamy chowder with corn and sausages -- This chowder is a variation on a family recipe from an old roommate of mine. (She makes it without the sausage, and with more water). It goes very well with most seafood.

Baked stuffed papayas filled with spiced ground beef, tomatoes, jalapeño, and Parmesan, baked in a water bath. A Hawaiian-inspired main dish where tropical fruit meets savory meat filling.

Crumbled cornbread tossed with sautéed apples, fresh sage, and toasted pecans creates this Southern-style stuffing where sweet and savory dance together inside your holiday bird.

Roasted vegetable salad with tomatoes, bell peppers, squash, zucchini, and new potatoes tossed in balsamic-garlic dressing. A farmers market side that eats like summer on a sheet pan, finished with fresh basil.

Grilled vegetable salad with eggplant, roasted peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and red onion tossed in a balsamic basil vinaigrette. Make it hours ahead and serve at room temperature for peak flavor.

Braised chicken legs in fresh tomatillo sauce with jalapeños, onion, garlic, and cilantro. A one-skillet Mexican green chicken dinner with a tangy, reduced salsa verde.

Chinese halibut grills thick steaks marinated in fresh ginger, scallion, light and dark soy, rice wine and toasted sesame oil. Charcoal-grilled in under 15 minutes for clean, smoky-savory weeknight fish.

Pickled African peaches spiced with turmeric, cumin, cardamom, ginger, and chili in a sweet vinegar syrup. A complex condiment that improves over two weeks.

Slow cooker curried beef with pineapple, orange juice, apricots, and crunchy peanuts served over rice. Sweet-and-spicy set-it-and-forget-it crockpot dinner with curry-braised beef chunks.

Vegan vegetable soup with lentils, chickpeas, pattypan squash, zucchini, and miso paste for deep umami flavor. Hearty, protein-rich, and made with water, not broth.

Thai chicken salad with dried California figs, cantaloupe, cucumber, and fresh mint in a lime-honey-ginger dressing. A low-fat main dish salad with sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.

Seafood bouillabaisse with white fish, shrimp, oysters, and crab in a saffron-spiked tomato-wine broth. Slow-simmered base, quick-added seafood, finished in under two hours.

Gluten-free red beans and rice, New Orleans style, with ham, the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, plus garlic and crushed red chili. Hearty Cajun comfort over brown rice.

Low-fat baked chicken breasts coated in plain yogurt and seasoned bread crumbs with cayenne and ginger. Crisp, golden, and tender without deep frying or breaded eggs.

Chilled spicy shrimp poached in vinegar, broth, dry mustard, and hot sauce. A make-ahead appetizer with bold tangy heat and clean shrimp flavor.

Corn stuffed poblano chiles filled with cheddar, pecans, red peppers, and egg. Roasted, peeled, and baked with a savory-sweet corn filling for an easy Mexican-inspired vegetarian dish.

Beef liver and onions with a Mexican twist: flour-dredged liver browned with garlic and jalapeno, then simmered low and slow with sliced onions until tender.

Pea purée can serve as a garnish, a side dish, or as a spread on crackers or vegetable sticks. Use it as a bed upon which the main item in your entrée can rest. For example, sauté some scallops and place them on a pool of the pea purée.

Casserole de Santa Fe layers spiced cornmeal cornbread batter with pinto beans, tomato sauce, and cheese for a hearty vegetarian Southwestern bake. Cumin and chili powder built in.

Curried pork cutlets in a peach and ginger sauce with fresh peaches and peach jam. A quick skillet dinner where sweet fruit meets warm curry spice in under 25 minutes.

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with smoky Gouda, pimientos, and scallions, then pan-seared and baked. This easy stuffed chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in 40 minutes.

Canned asparagus topped with a hot bacon and onion dressing made with vinegar and sugar substitute. A low-calorie Southern-style side dish at just 31 calories per serving.