Tag Archive: onions

Pan-Seared Salmon with Baked Onions

The first Dahl I knew wrote books you probably read and loved, too. The BFG. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Matilda. I wasn’t sure what to think when I spotted a pink and… Read More

Spanish Chicken with Lemon, Olives and Onions

A friend brought us a tin of smoked paprika all the way from Spain, and this sort-of Spanish, sort-of braised chicken seemed like a good recipe to start off with. Underneath a crispy… Read More

Savory Onion Pie (with a scone crust!)

The chilled avocado soup didn’t satisfy. We scanned the menu at Pearl in the Grove for another appetizer, this time noticing an onion pie with a crust made from a scone dough. Done.… Read More

Rajas Poblanas Tacos with Homemade Tortillas, Etc.

Choking should’ve been the first clue. Toasting the guajillo chiles created a storm of spicy smells in my kitchen, chasing me out, leaving me coughing and teary-eyed. Turning on the overhead vent helped… Read More

Grilled Pineapple-Shrimp Kebabs with Couscous

This weekend brought something new to the little saffron kitchen. A grill! I can’t think of a better way to kick off June. The first thing we cooked over charcoal were these shrimp-pineapple… Read More

Peas with Prosciutto and Onions

This recipe isn’t much more than what’s in the name – peas, prosciutto, and onions. The preparation is simple, and it really isn’t much to look at when served. Ready for a surprise?… Read More