Onion confit is the sweetness of caramelized onions enriched with the deep, slightly tart taste of port wine and aromatic notes of rosemary. This confit is a bridge between traditional French cuisine, where such slow cooking techniques are often used, and modern gastronomic experimentation. In terms of flavor, this confit is a true symphony. The …
Chickpea tagine is a sumptuous, hearty dish rooted in the culinary traditions of North Africa, particularly Morocco. The term “tagine” refers to both the conical clay pot in which the dish is traditionally cooked and to the stew that fills it. This version centers on chickpeas – a protein-rich legume. While meat versions of tagine …
There can never be too many recipes with onions. I’ve already introduced you to the French onion pie “Pissaladière.” Today, I’ll share another variation on this theme. Previously, I shared how to quickly and efficiently caramelize onions. Part of those onions can be used for a wonderful dip sauce with caramelized onions, and the rest …
If you don’t eat all the caramelized onions at once, or if you want some variety in their use, be sure to try making this dip. In the United States it’s usually served with potato chips, but you don’t have to limit yourself to them. Serve it with crackers, bread, vegetables or as a dip …
I have already described the process of making caramelized onions in a recipe for Pisaladier, a French onion tart with anchovies. But this time I want to touch on the subject of caramelized onions in more detail. I still can’t stop being amazed by this almost magical transformation. How an onion from an unpleasant and …
White onion soup should not be confused with the classic and well-known French onion soup. It is a different dish. White onion soup comes from England and is much easier to make, creamy, or if you prefer, puree soup. But here, unlike other puree soups, the thickening is based on Roux and Béchamel sauce. Due …
Pissaladier resembles pizza and focaccia in its characteristics. The dough used is the same, but thicker than pizza dough. On top there is a filling of onions stewed in oil, and the pie is decorated with a net of salted anchovy fillets and olives. A few words about the filling. If onion pie sounds unappetizing …
This dish is very easy to prepare, however, it’s independent and extraordinary as well. Juicy and mild piece of pork loin, baked with garlic and thyme and served with stewed sweet peppers and onions. This is a punch line in this easy to prepare meat, and it’s a perfect match which adds a sour-sweet flavor. …
Classic cheeseburger is a soft bun, lettuce, some tomato, pickled cucumbers, onion, juicy cutlet, cheese, and your favorite sauces. We won’t go far away from the classic, just will make one small change: we’ll replace fresh or pickled onion with caramelized one. I don’t know how about you, but personally, I love adding caramelized onion …