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.
Creamy blue cheese polenta is the perfect winter comfort food. Serve as a hearty alternative to mash or spaghetti with these juicy beef meatballs and a herby tomato sauce.
Cooked in a rich tomato sauce with sweet paprika and smoky chorizo, this easy slow-cooker chicken casserole recipe is the perfect comforting family dinner. It's cooked with butter beans, so all you need to serve it with is a little crusty bread for dunking.
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.
A delicious spin on stuffed peppers, sweet red onions are loaded with hearty bulgur, nutty celeriac, fragrant kale and creamy Stilton in this delicious dinner for two
This is the perfect vegetarian alternative to a traditional beef lasagne
Warm up with this rich recipe, made with crumbled stilton, floury potatoes and sweet caramelised onions
Great for sharing, these Buffalo fries are a fun new way to add some excitement to frozen French fries.
Enjoy all the flavours of a classic korma with hardly any effort. Simply pop the ingredients into your slow-cooker and come back to tender chicken in a luxuriously creamy coconut sauce. Freeze any leftovers to enjoy at a later date.
This rich and warming risotto inspired by the classic pasta dish is perfect for using up some of that leftover cheeseboard on Boxing Day. Add any favourites, but bear in mind how flavoured cheeses like cranberry will affect the taste.
A substantial mushroom and rice soup for winter nights, with softnened garlic, onion and thyme. It is accompanied by slices of warm crusty baguette, oozing with melted Stilton and walnuts, straight from the grill.
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.
This sprout and walnut pastry is a great vegetarian Christmas dinner idea or Boxing Day main. Any soft melting cheese will work here - why not try Camembert for extra festive flavours?
This recipe deliciously pairs buttery puff pastry with caramelised shallots, ripe pear, creamy Stilton and aromatic rosemary. It's an elegant Christmas starter that not only looks stunning but tastes delicious, too – the ideal way to kick off dinner
The season's freshest produce shines bright in this delicious recipe that combines sweet turnip and creamy Stilton with hearty barley and a gorgeous honey and mustard dressing. An easy recipe for a midweek meal that looks and tastes great
The buttery filo pastry of this vegetarian main crisps up beautifully, encasing sweetly-nutty and earthy vegetables, fragrant spices and the luxuriously creamy tang of Stilton cheese.
This delicious vegetarian main pairs fluffy potato with tasty Stilton and chestnuts, all wrapped up in creamy pastry
If you're having Christmas for two this year, swap out the turkey for these Christmas vegetable and Stilton pies. These festive pies make a perfect vegetarian Christmas main for a smaller Christmas, loaded with carrots, parsnips and melting cheese.
They might be small, but these mini beef pies pack a Stilton-powered punch
Take your side dishes up a notch – add an indulgent Stilton and breadcrumb topping to simple peas and kale for a gooey, melting finish.
This savoury dish has a reputation for being tricky to make, but it needn't be with this simple to follow recipe
Take a journey to Spain with this chorizo and seafood paella that marries both the land and sea.
This rich, hearty bourguignon is great for festive gatherings and chilly winter evenings. In this slow-cooker twist, the brisket is cooked until meltingly tender then shredded. Serve with pickled slaw to balance the richness and garlic baguettes for scooping up that delicious sauce. No slow-cooker? Check out our tip below on how to make this in the oven.
Packed with all the flavours of a Christmas dinner, these smash tacos are loaded with crispy turkey mince, Brie and cranberry sauce. Serve with a pot of gravy for dipping to take these festive tacos to the next level.
For a fast and healthy midweek dinner, try this speedy Asian-inspired salmon recipe. Sticky soy, ginger and chilli-marinated salmon is served with a crisp and colourful veggie slaw and tender pak choi for a flavour-packed meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Serve up a colourful veggie supper with this hearty pilaf, packed with carrots, sweet potato, red onions and broccoli. The root veg is roasted in spices, then tossed with nutty wild rice and grated broccoli for a healthy vegetarian feast.
Creamy brie and tangy cranberries give these Italian-inspired meatballs a festive flavour twist for Christmas
Crispy caramelised sprouts add a sweet crunch and festive twist to this carbonara.
This versatile tomato sauce has hidden veggies and a touch of heat
Sausages and mash is a comfort food classic. We've taken it up a notch here by adding a homemade tomato and onion gravy recipe and grating Cheddar into the potatoes for an extra indulgent cheesy mash.
Enjoy a comforting dinnertime favourite, on your night in for two, with this scaled-down toad-in-the-hole recipe.
Pork and caramelised onion sausage meat adds a touch of meaty sweetness to these moreish pizza-style pittas.
Try something different with that pack of sausages in your fridge with this flavourful hoisin rice bowl. The sausages are broken into bite-sized nuggets to get them extra crispy, then fried with peppers and spring onions for a colourful, and speedy, stir-fry.
An Irish classic, creamy champ and sausages are a must-make if you're wanting a simple, wallet-friendly midweek meal