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Onions may make you cry, but once you savour its amazing recipes, those tears of pain quickly turn into tears of joy. Whether you eat it raw or cooked, onions never fail to impress. From enhancing the flavours of salsa to sweetening the soups, the never ending possibilities to these layered treasures are simply remarkable.
What makes onion so amazing is its interesting shape, a unique sweet yet pungent flavour that's uniquely theirs, and ability to adopt a brand new personality with each cooking method. Whether they're finely diced to add a sharp kick, slowly caramelised to bring out a deep, rich sweetness, or roasted to perfection to create a soft, savoury addition to dishes, onions are always extraordinary in every form.
In addition to this, onions are so tantalisingly refreshing, which makes it the most appropriate vegetable for summer. Check out these amazing recipes to make with onions.
1) Onions and Apples Stir Fry
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The sweetness of caramelised onions combined with the crisp tartness of apples makes a heavenly combination of flavours in this recipe. This unusual yet flavourful combination goes well as a side dish for meat recipes or curries.
2) Onion & Cheddar Biscuits
Cheddar biscuits with the addition of onions brings a savoury twist to the classic favourite. The sharpness of cheddar complements the subtle sweetness and pungency of onions, making a flavourful and aromatic treat. Make it the night before and freese in the fridge to eat as a morning snack or take it with you for outdoor trips.
3) Stir Fried Onions with Summer Greens
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Summer is the perfect season to fill your pantry with lush greens. Spinach, kale, mustard greens, arangula, collard greens, swiss chard etc. all make a perfect combination with stir fried onions. You can use these stir fries as a topping for your sandwiches, burger, sliders, or pizza and bring a refreshing feel to your recipes.
4) Minty Peas and Onions
The combination of sweet peas, sharp onions and a burst of fresh mint creates this tantalising recipe. Perfect as a side dish or toppings for dishes, minty peas and onion saute is sure to delight you in the soaring heat of summer.
5) Braised Chicken and Onions
Caramelised onions add a delightful sweet punch to the savoury braised chicken dish. As onions leave the water and chicken releases its fats, it creates a flavourful sauce in which the ingredients are cooked slowly and thoroughly.
6) Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Onions
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The shell-like shape of the onion is perfect to hold a variety of fillings. One of the best fillings you can try with it is the herb cream cheese blend that combines the refreshment of summer herbs and savouriness of cheese. After piping it in onion shells, it is baked at medium heat until well cooked. Serve it as a gourmet appetiser for the potluck party.
