The 7 Most Delicious Recipes to Try on National Onion Day
Today, June 27, is National Onion Day.
This fragrant vegetable is one of the most controversial foods. It makes you cry when you cut it. It has a pungent odor (and flavor, to some), which can linger in your breath. However, it can also transform any meal into something more complex. Despite its flaws, that is why we love it.
If you are a fellow onion enjoyer, continue reading to discover seven recipes you won't want to miss on National Onion Day.
French Onion Soup by Gimme Some Oven
Do you crave a meal that highlights onions? You can't go wrong with a classic, hearty bowl of French onion soup. With this recipe, you can choose your favorite onion: white, yellow or red. Then, you combine it with butter, flour, beef stock and more. It's the perfect pick-me-up on a rainy day.
(via Gimme Some Oven)
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Classic Cheeseburger by Leite's Culinaria
By default, nearly every restaurant that serves burgers includes raw or caramelized onions. Unsurprisingly, they elevate the ground beef with an earthy pop of flavor. But instead of eating out, make it at home with the help of Leite's Culinaria. Using kosher salt, Cheddar cheese and more, this burger is way tastier than any fast-food joint.
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Deep Fried Onion Rings by Eating on a Dime
As a true onion fanatic, you probably could eat them by themselves. Onion rings are a simple way to do that. Eating on a Dime makes it possible for even beginners to make them. Grab your flour, eggs, milk, panko bread crumbs and vegetable oil, and get to frying them up.
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Caramelized Onion Dip by How Sweet Eats
Onions can even make a good snack. For example, you can have them in a dip using this recipe from How Sweet Eats. This quick bite is also a suitable option for onion newbies because the flavor of a caramelized onion is much more palatable. Add your garlic powder, mayonnaise and sour cream, and no one will be able to resist it.
(via How Sweet Eats)
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Carne Asada Tacos by The Forked Spoon
When you eat at a Mexican restaurant, you may notice the menu offers an authentic-style topping of white onion, chopped cilantro and lime juice. It's the superior way to have tacos, compared to lettuce and tomatoes (the American method). Thanks to The Forked Spoon, Taco Tuesday will never be the same as she offers the former.
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Smothered Steak by Diethood
Steak is great, but it can get even better with toppings. Head to Diethood to learn how to make it with onions. This smothered version pours a rich gravy of minced garlic, Worcestershire cause, butter and, of course, more onions. The best part? It only takes 30 minutes to make.
(via Diethood)
Marinated Roasted Onions by Kevin Is Cooking
No breading, no sauce, no meat—this recipe is pure onion goodness. Kevin Is Cooking offers an herbal delight in these marinated roasted onions. When you bite into it, you will be introduced to a comforting blend of brown sugar, rosemary and red pepper flakes. It's spicy, savory and undoubtedly unique on one plate.
(via Kevin Is Cooking)
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