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Tomato and Chorizo Soup

From “Sausage” by Nichola Fletcher 2 tablespoons olive oil 9 ounces Spanish chorizo, in small cubes 2 red onions, finely chopped 4 celery stalks, finely chopped 4 carrots, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (24-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 quart hot vegetable stock 2 (14-ounce) … Continue Reading →

Grilled Guacamole

  From Faith Durand, managing editor of TheKitchn.com. 4 Hass avocados, ripe but not squishy Olive oil 1/2 lime Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed (optional) 1/4 red onion, finely chopped (optional) 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped (optional) Heat a gas or charcoal grill and oil the grate lightly. … Continue Reading →

BLT Salad

    Recipe adapted from Gourmet. 6 bacon slices (about 1/4 pound) 1/4 loaf Italian bread 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon water Salt and pepper to taste 1 small red onion or a few green onions 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes (about 3/4 pint) or 3-4 smaller … Continue Reading →

Vietnamese Shrimp and Green Melon Salad

  From “Sunset Edible Garden Cookbook” (Oxmoor House). 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 1/2 cups each loosely packed basil, mint and cilantro 1/4 cup slivered red onion 1/2 serrano chili, thinly sliced 3 cups honeydew or Galia melon wedges 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce … Continue Reading →

Strawberry, Nasturtium, and Cucumber Salad

Michigan strawberries are just now appearing in markets (Bigelow Berry Farm, Burda’s Berries and Gibbs Berry Farm) and look so pretty with fresh nasturtium flowers (Uhlianuk’s Greenhouse) in this refreshing salad. From “Plum Gorgeous” by Romney Steele. Vinaigrette: 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white balsamic vinegar Pinch sugar 2 strawberries … Continue Reading →