10,000 onion recipes

Gloria's black bean soup simmers dried beans low and slow, then gets stirred thick with a blended sofrito of peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano. A rich, Cuban-style puréed bean soup.

Restaurant-style plum chutney with blood plums, apples, currants, ginger, curry powder, and brown sugar. A big-batch preserve that improves with age. Great for gifting.

Pearl barley and green lentils simmer with onions and mint in this traditional Iranian soup where turmeric and gentle spices create warming, earthy comfort in every spoonful.

Mini salmon burgers made with canned salmon, crushed saltine crackers, dill, and lemon juice. Pan-fried until golden for a quick appetizer or light main.

German-style beef brisket braised with caraway seeds, vinegar, bay leaves, and brown sugar, finished with sauerkraut and grated potato. Low and slow for 3 hours until fork-tender.

Sautéed Brussels sprouts with caraway and lemon shred sprouts thin, then quick-cook with onion, butter, fragrant caraway seeds, and bright lemon. A 20-minute side dish that converts sprout skeptics.

Summer means fishing! So enjoy this dish that is perfect with rice or potatoes!

Classic French onion soup with caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth, topped with crusty bread and bubbly melted Gruyere broiled to golden-brown. The bistro favorite, made at home.

Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo with a dark roux, ham, two kinds of sausage, Creole seasoning, and cayenne. A Louisiana party pot that feeds 15 to 20.

Persian-style pilaf with basmati rice, red lentils and sour cherries perfumed with turmeric and cumin, finished with a buttery golden crust. A sweet-tart, aromatic side or vegetarian main with real character.

Greek baked shrimp saganaki with tomato sauce, crumbled feta, ouzo, and cognac. Flambéed in the skillet, topped with cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden.

Pasta with tomatoes, white beans, and pepperoni in a quick Italian sauce with basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. A hearty, protein-packed weeknight pasta for two.

Five-minute layered sour cream taco dip with seasoned base, cheese, salsa, lettuce and tomato. Classic Tex-Mex party dip ready before the game starts.

Caribbean-style rice and peas gets a vegan upgrade with cubed tempeh, coconut-toasted brown rice, black-eyed peas, and cinnamon. A hearty plant-based main with island flavor.

Rice with black beans, stewed tomatoes, garlic, and oregano cooked in one pot. An oil-free, plant-based side dish or light meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Tomato and avocado pinwheel salad: a 15-minute showpiece side of alternating tomato and avocado wedges under a balsamic-onion vinaigrette. Low-carb, vegan, and beautiful on the plate.