They’re cheap. They’re versatile. And they’ll grow practically anywhere. So it’s no wonder that they’re one of the world’s most-used vegetables.
In fact, onions are almost certainly among the earliest cultivated crops.
Many archaeologists, botanists and food historians believe onions originated in central Asia. Other research suggests that onions were first grown in Iran and West Pakistan.
It is presumed that our predecessors discovered and started eating wild onions very early long before farming [...] was invented.
onion.nmsu.edu/....
Baked Onions with Cheese
The [ancient] Egyptians saw eternal life in the anatomy of the onion because of its circle-within-a-circle structure.
www.onions-usa.org/...
Recipe is within the video (but you really don’t need one). [13:30; onions end at 6:54]
Tarte Flambée (Alsatian Bacon & Onion Tart)
Just tell people the name comes from the fact it used to be cooked in a fire, and then trail off.
foodwishes.blogspot.com/...
Recipe. (Julia Child suggests using frozen puff pastry for the crust.) [9:11]
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Sausage Stuffed Onions
The first Pilgrims brought onions with them on the Mayflower to North America, but when they arrived, they discovered that wild onions were already growing plentifully across the continent. Native Americans ate onions raw and cooked and used them to season meat and other vegetables.
gillsonions.com/....
Recipe. [6:01]
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Red Onion Confit
[O]nion confit. A tangy sweet caramelized onion topping that goes perfectly on bruschetta toasts or cheese. Perfect for steaks, salads or sandwiches. Perfect to add into cream cheese for a fun spread. Perfect added to an olive oil and vinegar dressing. Perfect to just have on hand for whenever and whatever…
www.lifelemonsitaly.com/...
No recipe needed — just follow his technique. [3:03]
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Pickled Red Onions
the pickled onion has made a resurgence in the United States in recent years…. It seems chefs are on to something. They've learned the pickled onion adds an interesting twist when paired with burgers and dogs and salads and sandwiches.
www.recordonline.com/....
Recipe is in the YouTube description. [7:08]
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And for history buffs:
The Great Onion Scandal
[15:59]
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