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.
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Sweet onion and cottage cheese tart
Sweet onion and cottage cheese tart
To get that golden glow, spray oil between the layers instead of using butter.
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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.
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Onion and potato hash
The perfect accompaniment to a big breakfast: quick and simple onion and potato hash.
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Pickled onions
If you’re feeling confident, you can play around with this recipe; malt vinegar will give you golden onions, balsamic a deep, brown.
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Pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion
Pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion
Creamy. nourishing pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion – a deliciously easy dish perfect for any night of the week!
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Onion cheese ball
This super-simple retro appetiser is a classic that has stood the test of time. With cream cheese, onion flakes and gherkins it’s not short on flavour
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Artichoke tarte tatin with red onion and hazelnut dressing
Artichoke tarte tatin with red onion and hazelnut dressing
My artichoke tart packs a flavourful punch that the whole family will love.
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Maple-glazed sweet potato and red onions
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.
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Caramelised onion, dill and caraway sausage rolls
Caramelised onion, dill and caraway sausage rolls
Caramelised onion gives these bite-sized sausage rolls a touch of sweetness to complement the savoury flavours.
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Caramelised onion and olive toasts
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.
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Caramelised onion & goat’s cheese quiches
Caramelised onion & goat’s cheese quiches
These exquisite quiches are great for picnics, platters or simply as a snack.
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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.
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Roast vegetables with basil and feta polenta
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.
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Caramelised onion and vintage cheddar pull-apart bread
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.
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Asian beef and rice noodle soup
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.
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Blooming onions
These blooming onions are coated with a slightly spicy coating and deep-fried to perfection and served with a cheesy tomato & horseradish sauce.
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Roasted vegetable filo tart
Crispy filo pastry provides a light base for this vegetarian tart. Loaded with roasted tomatoes, capsicum and salty fetta, this is sure to please.
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Mini caramelised onion and prosciutto meatloaves
Mini caramelised onion and prosciutto meatloaves
No more fighting over the biggest slice. Everyone gets their own individual meatloaf wrapped in prosciutto with caramelised onion for extra flavour
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Caramelised onion and beetroot relish
Caramelised onion and beetroot relish
Keep a jar in the fridge and add it to all your favourite foods.
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Capsicum and onion focaccia
Impress the family by baking your own focaccia to serve with dinner tonight.
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Brown fried rice with carrot, cabbage and red onion
Brown fried rice with carrot, cabbage and red onion
Fried rice has been given a healthy boost with the use of brown rice and lots of fresh vegetables.
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Caramelised onion, ham and pecorino strata
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.
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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.
