There are so many foods out there that deserve the credit for being versatile and go beyond the mistaken boundaries of frying, baking and boiling.
Onions are renowned for being used for all sorts of delectable snacks and dishes, but have you ever thought about the other ways you can utilise its goodness?
In this feature, we’re looking at some alternative ways to cook and eat popular foods from across the globe. From unusual dishes to simple classics, here are seven ways with onions:
1. French Onion Soup
Soup comes in all sorts of flavours and forms but there’s something really wonderful about a real French onion soup. How can you resist glorious caramelised onions in a sweet broth, finished off with baked bread and cheese? Check out Delia Smith’s recipe for French Onion Soup here.
2. Creamed Onions
A delightful addition to poulty dishes, creamed onions is a novel way at adding more flavour to popular meals – especially turkey and chicken! See this simple recipe from Food.com here.
3. Red Onion Marmalade
A wonderful way at using up lots of onions. Red onion marmalade is soft, sticky and sweet and works so well with crackers pâtés and terrrines. Find out how to make this marmalade on BBC Good Food here.
4. Onion Rings
Crispy, golden and gone in a few bites – onion rings are fantastic at adding texture and flavour to a meat dish. See this lovely recipe for old-fashion onion rings on AllRecipes here.
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5. Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)
A sweet and sour dish that’s loved in Italy and pairs well with any roasted meats. See this great recipe for the onion dish on Cayuga St Kitchen here.
6. Sweet Onion Relish
Perfect for adding an extra bit of sweetness to a dish, sweet onion relish will last a long while in your store cupboard. Check out this recipe from the Food Network here.
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7. Classic Onion Tart
More than a quiche, this delicious onion tart captures the amazing flavours that the humble onion has to offer. A classic vegetarian dish, why not try this simple recipe from BBC Good Food to impress your friends.
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