10 onion recipes that will make you forget about meat and chicken

Friday 21 November 2025 15:30 - Mirella Mendonça
10 onion recipes that will make you forget about meat and chicken

If you think onions are just a basic ingredient, you're about to change your mind.

Versatile, cheap and full of flavor, onions can be the protagonists of incredible recipes that go far beyond sautéing. In this article, we'll show you how this simple ingredient can be transformed into irresistible dishes - the kind that make everyone ask for an encore.

We'll start with the classic onion soup: creamy, caramelized to just the right degree and with that heart-melting gratin. It's comfort food in its most elegant form, perfect for cold nights or for impressing effortlessly.

Then we move on to the crunchy versions: baked onion chips, ideal for guilt-free snacking, and golden crispy onions, which bring texture and flavor to burgers, salads or even simple rice. All with easy techniques, accessible ingredients and results worthy of a gourmet snack bar.

The best part? Most of these recipes take few ingredients, little time and deliver much more than they promise. If you have onions in your pantry and don't know what to do with them, get ready: this article will open up a world of possibilities.

Because when you discover that the onion can be the star and not just a supporting player, cooking changes levels.


Here are the recipes. Enjoy!

Red onion pickles, perfect for adding flavor to your dishes!Recipe Red onion pickles, perfect for adding flavor to your dishes!

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French onion soup: a classic recipeRecipe French onion soup: a classic recipe

A very simple onion soup that's full of flavor.


Super crispy homemade onion and parmesan chipsRecipe Super crispy homemade onion and parmesan chips

You dreamed it, we made it: super-crispy homemade onion and Parmesan chips ! They’re incredibly easy to make and perfect for get-togethers with friends or simply snacking on while watching a good movie. With their bold flavor and delightfully...


Puff pastry-wrapped camembert with ham and onionsRecipe Puff pastry-wrapped camembert with ham and onions

Make your Camembert crispy by wrapping it in puff pastry! Paired with ham and onions for even more flavor, this easy recipe is perfect for sharing on cold autumn and winter days :-)


Fougasse with bacon and onionsRecipe Fougasse with bacon and onions

How about making a soft bread filled with bacon and grated cheese? Good thing we have a fougasse recipe you’re sure to love! To help you make it at home, we’ll guide you through every step, with written instructions and photos as well as a video :-)...


Onion frittata: a delicious recipe that’s incredibly easy to makeRecipe Onion frittata: a delicious recipe that’s incredibly easy to make

A very flavorful Italian classic, this recipe combines inexpensive ingredients to create a delicious dish everyone loves. Onion frittata is incredibly easy to make: soften the onions in a pan with the lid on, prepare a mixture of eggs and Parmigiano...


Crispy air fryer onion, extra crispy and tastyRecipe Crispy air fryer onion, extra crispy and tasty

The Air Fryer has arrived in kitchens, bringing with it a number of innovative and healthier recipes. One that has won over many palates is crispy onion made in the Air Fryer. Extremely versatile and easy to prepare, it takes just a few...


Creamy onion pasta: a delicious and super affordable dish!Recipe Creamy onion pasta: a delicious and super affordable dish!

A vegetarian pasta dish that brings out the sweetness and versatility of onions. Super affordable and very quick to prepare, pasta with onion cream is a recipe to keep on hand at all times: it will save the day when friends or relatives show up...


Senegalese chicken yassa: an easy, flavor-packed traditional recipeRecipe Senegalese chicken yassa: an easy, flavor-packed traditional recipe

Discover the authentic taste of West Africa with Chicken Yassa , one of the signature dishes of Senegalese cuisine . Also known as Yassa Poulet , this fragrant and spicy main course wins you over from the first bite thanks to its perfect balance...


Buckwheat galette with raclette cheeseRecipe Buckwheat galette with raclette cheese

When you love cheese and savory pancakes, mix them together to make a buckwheat galette with raclette! This easy, quick recipe will delight you with very little effort :-) Naturally gluten-free, this is a galette you can share with guests who have...





Mirella MendonçaMirella Mendonça
I am the editorial manager at Petitchef (Portugal and Brazil) and a huge enthusiast of travel and world cuisine, always in search of new flavors and experiences. However, as much as I love exploring the delights of different cultures, my mom's cooking will always be my favorite — with that unique flavor that only she can create.

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