Roasted onion, endive, and orange salad with watercress, spinach, and a Dijon lemon vinaigrette. Balsamic-roasted red onions add caramelized sweetness to this elegant composed salad.
Tossed salad pizza with Caesar-dressed greens, tomatoes, kalamata olives and feta on a mozzarella-melted bread shell. Fun Italian-style salad-meets-pizza lunch.
Chilled summer spaghetti tossed with raw gazpacho sauce of tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, sherry, and saffron. Spanish-inspired no-cook hot weather pasta.
Rosemary leg of lamb with roasted tomato compote: garlic-rosemary-crusted leg of lamb roasted medium-rare alongside tomatoes, onions, olives, and capers. A Mediterranean Sunday centerpiece for 8.
Grilled vegetable and mushroom soup builds smoky depth by charring zucchini, summer squash, red onion, peppers, and shiitake on the grill before dicing them into a savory broth. Smoke and char in every spoonful.
Grilled pepper quesadillas stuffed with roasted red bell pepper, two melted cheeses, sauteed red onion, and fresh herbs. Skillet-grilled tortillas baked until crispy and golden.
Pickled black-eyed peas marinated in a garlic-infused oil and red wine vinegar dressing with red onion and cayenne. A Southern make-ahead appetizer that improves over several days.
Slow cooker French onion soup with red and yellow onions, white wine, beef broth, and thyme. Served over toasted French bread layered with melted Swiss cheese. Hands-off and richly savory.
Grilled marinated tofu sandwiches with horseradish mayo, sliced tomato, red onion, and lettuce. Firm tofu charred on the grill until crispy, then stacked on bread like a BLT.
Corn and shrimp salad with boiled seasoned shrimp and sweet corn tossed in an emulsified Dijon vinaigrette with red onion and parsley. A bright, summery seafood salad.
Quick and easy breakfast eggs.
This quick and easy to make salad is tasty and flavorful, the roasted bell peppers, white beans, and feta cheese go very well with the mixed greens, tossed with a very light vinaigrette, which gives the salad a refreshing taste.
Indian kachumber salad with cubed tomato, red onion, fresh chili, ginger, and lemon juice. A raw, no-cook side dish that pairs with any curry or grilled meat.
Very low-fat Italian potato salad with red potatoes, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and olives tossed in fat-free Italian dressing. A lighter, mayo-free take on potato salad.
Quick summer vegetable refrigerator pickles with fennel, zucchini, cauliflower, and red onion in a fennel-seed and peppercorn brine finished with olive oil and balsamic. Keeps a month.
Red onion soup caramelized in butter with white wine, beef broth, and a dash of Angostura bitters, finished with Parmesan. A refined twist on French onion soup ready in 35 minutes.
Bright orange and red salad with romaine, fresh orange, radishes, red pepper, and onion in a cumin-cayenne lemon dressing. Indian-style five-minute side.
Steak with Parmesan-grilled vegetables: seasoned beef steaks grilled alongside bell peppers and red onion brushed with a Parmesan-olive oil-vinegar glaze. Backyard steakhouse dinner for two.
Southwest bread Gilroy: a rustic yeasted loaf packed with black beans, corn, cilantro, Anaheim chiles, and garlic. Hearty Southwest-style artisan bread that eats like a meal.
Grilled red onion halves marinated in Worcestershire, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and olive oil. Charred, sweet, and smoky in 8 minutes on the grill.
Grilled garden sandwiches: a loaded grilled cheese stacked with sauteed mushrooms and red onion, fresh tomato, and two melting cheeses, griddled in butter until golden and crisp. A hearty meatless lunch.
Howard Karten's salsa is a Mediterranean-leaning chunky tomato dip: peeled tomatoes, red onion, black olives, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red wine vinegar. No chiles, no cilantro, all flavor.
Spicy gazpacho with shrimp, a chilled Spanish tomato soup with bread-thickened body, cumin warmth, and red wine vinegar tang. Topped with poached shrimp and fresh mint for summer suppers.
Wilted spinach salad with a hot bacon and cider vinegar dressing, orange segments, cashews, red onion, and tarragon. Made entirely in the microwave for a warm salad ready in minutes.
Ancho chile, red pepper, and tomato soup: a silky Mexican-inspired pureed soup with rehydrated anchos, cabbage, and tomato, finished with creme fraiche and cilantro. Vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Red potato casserole bakes cubed red potatoes with fresh tomatoes, red onion, baked tofu, and Mediterranean herbs in olive oil. A hearty 5-step vegan one-pan meal for two.
Chunky marinara sauce loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, celery, and red onion sauteed in balsamic vinegar. A no-oil vegetable-packed pasta sauce simmered in 40 minutes.
Italian no-cook tomato cucumber summer salad with red onion, basil, parsley, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Italian-style topping for bruschetta or tossed cold with pasta.
Three bean pasta salad with kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans tossed in a tangy Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar dressing. A hearty no-cook side dish packed with protein.
Whole wheat focaccia flavored with rosemary, honey, and olive oil, topped with garlic butter, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan. A rustic Italian flatbread with a heartier grain backbone.
Roasted sweet potato salad with five-spice, watercress, toasted almonds, and tangy goat cheese for warm vegetable sides ready in 60 minutes.
Quick breakfast pita stuffed with scrambled egg substitute, sauteed mushrooms, red onion, bell pepper, and melted reduced-fat cream cheese.
Portobello caps breaded and pressed flat like paillards, piled onto a garlicky white bean and spinach stew with slow-caramelized red onions on top. A vegetarian main with real steakhouse presence.
Gazpacho ice blends fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into a frozen savory sorbet with cayenne heat, churned smooth and topped with paper-thin cucumber slices.
Walnut orange salad with honey-cinnamon marinated oranges, mixed greens, radishes, and purple onion dressed in olive oil. A bright, no-vinegar salad with natural citrus dressing.
Hot seasoned ground turkey and corn tossed with salsa, piled over crisp shredded lettuce with tomato, red onion, lime wedges, and sour cream. A Southwestern taco salad without the shell, ready in 20 minutes.
Fresh salsa with diced tomatoes, three jalapenos, green bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. No cooking required, just chop and mix for a bright, spicy salsa in 15 minutes.
Grilled red and green bell peppers brushed with a Dijon mustard, garlic, and red wine vinegar marinade. A low-fat side dish ready in 20 minutes, served hot or cold.
Roast chicken stuffed with red onion, lemon, garlic, and thyme, draped in bacon for self-basting, then finished over a sea of cremini mushrooms that soak up the drippings. A Sunday-dinner bird that carves like a dream.
Grilled corn salsa with charred vine tomatoes, quick-pickled red onion, and fresh basil. Smoky-sweet kernels and peeled tomatoes make a bright summer topping for tacos, grilled fish, or straight out of the bowl with tortilla chips.
Tuna slaw with red cabbage, oil-packed tuna, anchovies, and a creamy red wine vinegar dressing. No-cook, served at room temperature, ready in 20 minutes.
Red onion pizza with a from-scratch soffritto tomato sauce and melted mozzarella on a crispy crust. Simple toppings, big flavor from slow-simmered sauce.
Tomatoes are packed with lycopene, an antioxidant that helps prevent heart disease and cancer. They are a good source of vitamin C as well as vitamin E to help protect the body from oxidative damage. Cucumbers provide anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits. Capsicum is a great source of beta-carotene which is an antioxidant and precursor to vitamin A, helping to promote vision and support reproduction, growth as well as a healthy immune system. Olives are antioxidant powerhouses and contain anti-inflammatory compounds, known for their role in preventing coronary artery disease.
Red bell pepper soup with fresh tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, ginger, and cumin. Slow-simmered with red onion and garlic for deep, layered flavor.
Quick pink pickled onions with red onion, white wine vinegar, and sugar. Ready in 30 minutes with no cooking, these tangy-sweet pickled onions brighten tacos, salads, and sandwiches.
Grilled black bean and tofu burgers with Thai-inspired flavors like ginger, garlic, and soy, topped with a tangy peanut cilantro sauce and cucumber slices.
This is actually fairly easy to make, the only time consuming part was peeling the eggplant and chopping vegetables.
Rattlesnake and beans simmered with ground beef, pinto beans, stewed tomatoes, jalapenos, and garlic. A Southwestern cowboy chili with bragging rights, ready in under 30 minutes.