The health benefits of onions are rival only to their deliciousness, meaning you shouldn’t just hide them through dinners. No, this humble veg deserves to shine, and it’s these easy recipes that allow onions to do just that. From crispy beer battered onion rings to a beautiful onion and brie tart, you’re sure to find a recipe you love here. Just make sure you know how to cut onions without crying first!
Diced through a fresh guacamole, sautéed down to make a comforting, flavoursome base for sauces or grilled on the barbecue to top beef burgers, there’s no doubt that onions are a totally delicious and utterly necessary addition to cooking.
Roasted vegetable filo tart
Get your five-a-day, in pastry form.
Pickled onions
Quite a pickle.
Onion cheese ball
This retro cheese ball is a appetiser you’ll want to recreate for years to come.
Chicken and fennel tray bake
A flavoursome meal cooked in one pan meaning it’s high on flavour but low on effort (and saves washing up too).
Pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion
Perfect pillows of pumpkin with brilliant broccolini.
Brown fried rice with carrot, cabbage and red onion
Get your five-a-day.
Blooming onions
Blooming good!
Mini caramelised onion and prosciutto meatloaves
We’ve taken the classic meatloaf and made it mini.
Caramelised onion and beetroot relish
Keep a jar in the fridge and add it to all your favourite foods.
Capsicum and onion focaccia
Impress the family by baking your own focaccia to serve with dinner tonight.
The best-ever beef burger
Everyone has their own version of a homemade beef burger, but this one is one of our favourites. It’s served on a sweet and fluffy brioche bun with pickles and chilli jam.
Caramelised onion, dill and caraway sausage rolls
Caramelised onion gives these bite-sized sausage rolls a touch of sweetness to complement the savoury flavours.
Chorizo-onion pan stuffing
Stuffing is worthy of a dish of it’s own. This chorizo-onion pan version will perfectly complement your main meal.
Roast vegetables with basil and feta polenta
Deliciously tender roast vegetables with a creamy basil and feta polenta. This winning combination is perfect for a healthy meat-free meal any night of the week.
Onion and brie tart
Caramelised red onion pairs perfectly with creamy brie cheese in this delicious savoury tart. Serve it up for a light spring lunch the family will love.
Caramelised onion, ham and pecorino strata
If you have any leftover stale bread save it to use in this savoury bread pudding. You can also veg it up! Forget the ham and replace it with 4 slices drained, sliced, roasted red capsicum.
Caramelised onion and vintage cheddar pull-apart bread
This pull-apart bread is filled with caramelised onions, chives and cheese to give it extra flavour, making it perfect to share with friends.
Caramelised onion and olive toasts
The crunch of Turkish bread combines with a buttery coating to create this delicious bread, with salty olives, anchovies and caramelised onions.
Asian beef and rice noodle soup
Commonly referred to as Vietnamese pho, this tasty rice noodle soup is packed full of Asian veggies and uses the heat of the flavoursome broth to cook thinly sliced rare beef.
Sweet onion and cottage cheese tart
To get that golden glow, spray oil between the layers instead of using butter.
Maple-glazed sweet potato and red onions
Drape sweet potatoes with the extra sweetness and rich flavour of maple syrup in this easy to prepare vegetable dish. A worthy accompaniment to any family main meal.
Artichoke tarte tatin with red onion and hazelnut dressing
My artichoke tart packs a flavourful punch that the whole family will love.
Caramelised onion soup with cheesy floats
Lentils make a hearty addition to this French favourite.
Onion tart with poached egg
To poach an egg, bring a shallow saucepan of water to the boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and add 2 teaspoons of white vinegar. Stir to create a whirlpool. Break egg onto a plate and slide into water. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Note
Caramelised onion & goat’s cheese quiches
These exquisite quiches are great for picnics, platters or simply as a snack.
Onion and potato hash
The perfect accompaniment to a big breakfast: quick and simple onion and potato hash.
Deep-fried onion rings
A crispy and delicious snack of deep-fried onion rings from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Red onion salad with witlof and feta
You can use soft goat’s cheese in place of the feta. Note