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Onion is a base-note flavour for so many stocks, soups, stews and sauces. Yet onions can also be the star ingredient in some delicious dishes – keep whole and stuff with herby fillings or deep fry in beer batter for a classic treat. Our recipes for onion showcase the amazing versatility of this great root veg.
This quick and easy pasta sauce recipe is perfect for a speedy midweek meal. Arrabbiata is a classic Italian spicy sauce made of tomatoes, chilli and garlic. We’ve added black olives and a sprinkling of basil and Parmesan to make it that bit more special.
This spicy onion bhaji recipe is so easy and is the perfect vegan side dish for your next Indian.
You can't go wrong with a baked Camembert at Christmas. Take it to the next level by serving with crispy potatoes for dipping and sticky French onions. This is sure to go down a treat at any festive dinner party.
This spicy sausage ragu with spirali is a flavour-packed family-favourite
Slow-roasted until mouthwateringly tender and rubbed in a blend of fragrant herbs, this Italian-inspired pork is perfect for elevating your classic Sunday roast.
Chef, author and TV presenter, Kwoklyn Wan shares his simple, yet totally delicious twist on sesame prawn toast. Kwoklyn says: "Christmas is a time for sharing, and a plate stacked high with glistening, golden sesame chicken toasts is the perfect festive finger food for a gathering."
If you like pigs in blankets then you'll love these bao buns. Stuffed with crispy pigs in blankets, crunchy cucumber and sriracha mayo, these easy buns make the perfect canapé for your Christmas party.
Add new flavours and textures to a readymade cheese and chive dip with tangy Stilton, sweet chutney, fresh herbs and chopped nuts. It's ready in minutes, but looks homemade, and most importantly, it tastes amazing! Serve with grapes and crackers.
Is there anything better than sausage rolls for a party or gathering? We certainly don’t think so! Unless, of course, you upgrade them by combining the usual sausage meat with a stuffing mix in these 20-minute wonders. Another A-star for the air-fryer.
Try this British classic in miniature for an inventive Christmas party canapé.
This chicken and mushroom pie is made festive with a tangy cranberry topping; it makes a great addition to the Boxing Day table, or serve it up as part of a festive buffet – it’s bound to go down a storm
For a quick Christmas bake, try these caramelised onion and spinach palmiers. Using a jar of rich caramelised onion chutney for a a handy shortcut, make a big batch for simple vegan canapé.
Hosting a Christmas party this year? Make these baked falafel bites for a gluten-free and vegan canapé - simply blitz in a food processor and bake until irresistibly crisp and golden.
Add some extra veg to classic falafel with this easy broccoli falafel recipe. A super simple canapé, these fluffy baked falafel are simply blitzed together before being rolled into balls, baked and topped with a drizzle of houmous.
Add some Thai-inspired flavours to your Christmas party with these simple mini crab cakes, served with a tangy lime and sweet chilli sauce. Totally dairy- and gluten-free, these use tinned crab loaded with chilli, ginger and coriander for a quick canapé.
Get ahead for the week without spending hours cooking with our simple freezer bag hack. Bung your prepped ingredients into a bag, freeze, then cook whenever you're ready. Serve this sweet and sour-inspired stew with coconut rice and chilli, if you like.
Pile up your favourite Mexican flavours on crisp baguette for these easy Mexican crostini. Prep a colourful salsa with black beans, tomatoes and avocado ahead of time, then spoon onto the crostini once your guests arrive for a stress-free veggie canapé.
Not just for Christmas Day, try Brussels sprouts in these spicy sprout and potato cakes for a festive canapé. Mix shredded sprouts with smooth mash and flavour with garlic, chilli, ginger and spices for crispy, Indian-inspired party food.
Channel your favourite Mexican flavours into this mini sweetcorn fritters recipe for a colourful canapé. The crispy golden fritters are loaded up with chilli, coriander and spring onions then topped with a dollop of smashed avocado for the perfect bite.
In Japan, it's popular to eat fried chicken during the festive season. Try serving it up as a canapé for your next Christmas party and it's sure to go down a treat.
Hosting this Christmas? Impress you guests with this showstopping lasagne. Make a slow-cooked beef brisket ragu and layer it between lasagne sheets with cheese sauce - wow!
This festive tart combines sweet roasted carrots, savoury shallots, punchy pesto and a hint of orange. Extra pesto can be saved in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
There's just 30 minutes between you and this oh-so-easy lasagne recipe for two people. It's made with a homemade veg-packed beef ragu and shop-bought white sauce and tortillas for extra speed.
Get ahead for the week without spending hours cooking with our simple freezer bag hack. Bung your prepped ingredients into a bag, freeze, then cook whenever you're ready. This chicken and pepper fajita mix tastes great loaded onto tortillas with soured cream and melted cheese.
Raise your baked bean game with these sweet and smoky cannellini beans drizzled with a quick and easy sriracha hot honey. Providing 3 of your 5-a-day, this is a weekend breakfast or brunch with a difference!
Get ahead for the week without spending hours cooking with our simple freezer bag hack. Bung your prepped ingredients into a bag, freeze, then cook whenever you're ready. These meatballs are cooked in a ratatouille-inspired sauce and served with spaghetti for a simple meal that's packed with veggies.
Inspired by the flavours of butter chicken, this simple pilaf is made entirely in one tray. Bung all the ingredients in and let the oven do the hard work. Finish with a drizzle of cream and flaked almonds for those comforting butter chicken flavours.
Family dinners don't get much more comforting than a classic toad-in-the-hole. Fluffy Yorkshire pudding batter paired with hearty pork sausages, alongside a generous serving of rich onion gravy – all you need to add is your favourite veg on the side.
Fresh plums and ginger are slowly cooked in this sweet and zingy chutney. Once ready, use it alongside cold cuts of meat and delicious cheeseboards, with cheese tarts or pork pies – you can even pep up deli-style sandwiches. It’s a winner.
A gorgeous, summery salad packed with the aromatic flavours of Thailand. Crisp carrot, radishes, cucumber and lettuce tossed with lightly griddled sirloin steak, rice noodles and a sesame and lime dressing
Kids will love dipping these homemade chicken dippers into katsu sauce. Serve with cucumber sticks on the side for a fun lunch!
Kids will love to help make these giant meatballs, perfect for a Lunar New Year feast. The meatballs are flavoured with fresh ginger and spring onions before being baked with a sticky plum glaze.
Dietitian Catherine Rabess's black bean burgers have a Jamaican-inspired twist with spicy jerk seasoning. Pack the patties into brioche buns with a classic homemade burger sauce and your favourite toppings - we recommend red onion and lettuce. These taste great served alongside sweet potato fries (see recipe below.)