Chicken and Rice Skillet
A one-pan dinner with tender chicken, fluffy rice, vegetables, and pantry spices.
one panfamily dinnergluten free
Ingredient
Onions recipes and substitutes
Onions are the flavour base for soups, sauces, curries, salads, and tray bakes.
Recipes with Onions
Egg Fried Rice
Fast fried rice made with eggs, leftover rice, vegetables, and a simple soy-garlic sauce.
quickleftoversvegetarian
Chickpea Tomato Curry
A budget-friendly curry with chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk, and warming spices.
veganbudgetmeal prep
Lentil Vegetable Soup
A hearty soup with lentils, carrots, tomatoes, and herbs for easy weekly meal prep.
veganfreezer friendlyhigh fiber
One-Pan Chicken, Tomato and Rice
A no-fuss chicken and rice dinner simmered with tomatoes, peppers, and smoky paprika.
one panchicken and riceweeknight
Ginger Chicken Rice Soup
A warming chicken and rice soup with ginger, lemon, carrots, and spinach.
chicken and ricesoupfreezer friendly
Crispy Egg and Rice Cakes
Golden rice cakes with cheese, spring onion, and a jammy egg on top.
egg and ricebreakfastleftovers
Tomato Baked Eggs with Rice
Baked eggs, spinach, and feta tucked into tomato rice for an easy all-in-one meal.
egg and riceone dishvegetarian
Smoky Chickpea Tomato Soup
A rich blended chickpea and tomato soup with paprika, cumin, and a bright squeeze of lemon.
chickpea and tomatosoupvegan
Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables
An easy tray-bake dinner with sausage, potatoes, peppers, and onions.
sheet panfamily dinnermeal prep
Red Lentil Dal
Comforting red lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, and fragrant spices.
veganone potfreezer friendly
Tomato Bean Stew
A rich tomato and white bean stew that turns cupboard staples into a hearty meal.
veganbudgetone pot
Easy Mushroom Risotto
Creamy, comforting risotto with mushrooms, Parmesan, and simple pantry ingredients.
vegetariancomfort foodone pot
Chickpea and Tomato Pasta Bake
A crisp-topped, weeknight pasta bake with chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach, and melted cheese.
vegetarianpantry dinnerfamily dinner
Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup
A deeply flavoured tomato soup made from a tray of roasted vegetables and cupboard staples.
soupfreezer friendlyvegetarian
Spinach, Feta and Rice Egg Bake
A low-effort baked breakfast that turns cooked rice, eggs, spinach, and feta into neat, filling squares.
egg and ricebreakfastmeal prep
Chopped Chickpea and Tomato Salad
A sharp, crunchy chickpea salad with tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, and a lemony dressing.
saladno cookvegan
White Bean and Vegetable Soup
A brothy, flexible soup with white beans, vegetables, lemon, and enough substance for dinner.
soupone potfreezer friendly
Savoury Corn and Spinach Fritters
Crisp-edged fritters for a fast breakfast, lunch, or light dinner with a fried egg on top.
breakfastvegetarianquick
Tuna and White Bean Salad
A serious no-cook lunch with tuna, white beans, herbs, lemon, and plenty of crunch.
saladno cookhigh protein
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
A comforting blended soup with broccoli, potato, cheddar, and a little mustard for depth.
soupvegetarianone pot
Coconut Lentil Soup
A creamy red lentil soup with coconut milk, tomatoes, and warming spices.
soupveganfreezer friendly
Herby Potato and Egg Salad
A substantial potato salad with eggs, peas, herbs, and a lemony yogurt dressing.
saladeggsmeal prep
Spiced Bean Baked Potatoes
Crisp baked potatoes loaded with smoky beans, tomatoes, corn, and yogurt.
vegetarianbudgetfamily dinner
Chicken Noodle Vegetable Soup
A soothing one-pot chicken soup with noodles, carrots, celery, and greens.
soupchickenone pot
Courgette and Feta Fritters
Crisp little courgette fritters with feta, herbs, and lemony yogurt for a light meal.
vegetarianquick lunchsalad
Creamy Tomato Orzo
A one-pan orzo dinner with tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan.
one potvegetarianquick dinner
Halloumi Vegetable Tray Bake
Roasted vegetables and halloumi with lemon, herbs, and chickpeas.
sheet panvegetarianfamily dinner
Turkey Mince Rice Skillet
A quick one-pan rice dinner with turkey, peas, tomatoes, and warming spices.
one panquick dinnermeal prep
Lemony Pea Risotto
Comforting risotto with peas, lemon, and Parmesan for an easy meat-free dinner.
vegetarianone potcomfort food
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chilli
A thick, smoky chilli with sweet potato, black beans, tomatoes, and corn.
veganone potfreezer friendly
Egg and Potato Breakfast Hash
Crisp potatoes, peppers, and eggs cooked together for a hearty breakfast-for-dinner option.
breakfasteggsone pan
Vegetable Coconut Curry
A flexible coconut curry for the vegetables in your fridge and a tin of chickpeas.
veganone potvegetarian
Carrot and Ginger Soup
A bright blended soup with carrots, ginger, onion, and a gentle creamy finish.
soupveganfreezer friendly
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake
A comforting bake for leftover rice, broccoli, cheese, and a simple white sauce.
vegetarianleftoversfamily dinner
Common uses
- Start soups, stews, curries, and sauces by softening onions in oil.
- Use red onion raw in salads, pickles, and sandwiches.
- Cook onions slowly until golden for deeper sweetness in simple meals.
Storage and shelf life
Whole onions keep for weeks in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place. Refrigerate cut onion in a sealed container and use within 5 to 7 days.
Substitutions and ratios
- Use shallots 1:1 by weight for a milder flavour.
- Use leeks 1:1 in soups and bakes, washing them well first.
- Use spring onions raw or added late in cooking for a fresher result.