Tag Archives: Onions

Save Money with Garlic and Onions

Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients to use in cooking. I use it in practically everything, onions as well. It is funny, because my husband always says that he doesn’t like either, but yet he eats them happily in his food almost every day. Some people tend to shy away from garlic and onions, because of their potency. But using them in your cooking really adds something to your food. It can turn inexpensive meals into ones that are extraordinary. You can jazz up meat loaf, for example and make it worthy of a favorite dish. Garlic and onions … Continue reading →

How to Select Onions

How many people does it take to select an onion? I thought about this take on an old joke when I overheard a mother and daughter having an onion debate at a local produce store. The each had their own take on how to select the best onions. I use onions all of the time in my cooking. They are versatile and an easy way to add a flavor to cooking that is a common part of most everyone’s pallet. Onions can be used in many different cooking devices and techniques, from the grill to the crockpot. Chopped or diced … Continue reading →

Steak with Smothered Caramelized Onion

For this recipe, you will need 2 pounds of beef tenderloin, olive oil, garlic cloves, oregano leaves, adobo seasoning (has equal parts of garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and salt.), 2 large white onions, white vinegar, chicken stock, and unsalted butter. To prep for this recipe, you will need to trim the fat from your beef tenderloin. Peel and mince enough garlic cloves to make 2 tablespoons. Slice both white onions into rings. Cut the beef tenderloin into 3-ounce circles and pound it thin. In a large bowl, mix 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, … Continue reading →