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!

Onion pickles, perfect to enhance your dishes!Recipe Onion pickles, perfect to enhance your dishes!

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

A very simple onion soup recipe that is delicious and perfect for supper!


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

You dreamt it, we did it: super-crispy homemade onion and parmesan chips ! Ultra-simple to prepare, they're perfect for your aperitifs with friends or just to nibble on in front of a good movie. With their spicy taste and crunchy texture, these...


Flaky camembert with ham and onions - video recipe!Recipe Flaky camembert with ham and onions - video recipe!

Make your camembert crispy by wrapping it in puff pastry! Combined with ham and onions for even more flavor. An easy and friendly recipe, perfect for those cold autumn/winter days :-)


Fougasse with bacon and onionsRecipe Fougasse with bacon and onions

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Onion frittata, the perfect omelette for a quick meal!Recipe Onion frittata, the perfect omelette for a quick meal!

Let's make a classic of Italian cuisine: The onion frittata ! This economical , easy to make and tasty dish that the whole family will definitely love ;-) You simply cook some onions in a pan with a lid, combine eggs and parmesan , then cook...


Crispy onions in the airfryer, super crispy and tastyRecipe Crispy onions in the airfryer, super crispy and tasty

The Airfryer has arrived in kitchens and with it a number of innovative and healthier recipes. One of them that has won over the taste buds is the crispy onion made in the Airfryer . Extremely versatile and easy to prepare, with just a few...


Creamy onion pasta: a tasty and super cheap pasta dish!Recipe Creamy onion pasta: a tasty and super cheap pasta dish!

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


Senegalese chicken yassa: the easy and flavor-packed traditional recipeRecipe Senegalese chicken yassa: the easy and flavor-packed traditional recipe

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Buckwheat galette with raclette cheeseRecipe Buckwheat galette with raclette cheese

When you love cheese and savory pancakes, mix it all together to create a buckwheat galette with raclette! An easy and quick recipe that will delight you with minimal effort :-) Naturally gluten-free, this is a galette you can share without issues with...





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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