When you are choosing potatoes for a recipe, remember that waxy potatoes and baby new potatoes are excellent for salads; large Kerr's Pinks or Golden Wonders are good for baking and Maris Pipers are the potato of choice by chefs for the best mashed potatoes.
Liver and Onions with Thyme and Black PepperThis recipe uses lambs liver in a classic pairing with onions. Thyme is added to give a lift. Liver is very good for you, but it's not for people trying to reduce their cholesterol count!
Parsley, Asparagus and Spring Onion SaladEvery so often you want a simple salad with clean healthy flavours, especially if you have been indulging in heavy or fatty foods. You can eat this on its own or serve it with a main dish.
Chicken in Tangy Escabeche of Caramelized Onions, Carrots and Jalapenos From Rick Bayless' book Mexican Everyday, this recipe he says is 'seductive... exotic aromas are woven together with the browned onion sweetness, vinegar dazzle and jalapeno fireworks'. If you think Mexican is all heat, and no flavour, prepare to be pleasantly surprised...
Creamy Onion mash Soft creamy onions mixed with mashed potatoes are fabulous with lamb, belly pork or roast chicken. You can use chives instead of onions for Chive Mash.
Spiced Roast Goose with Baked Onions Goose has a strong flavour so it's an ideal bird to spice up – this makes a great alternative to turkey. We serve it with soft caramelised baked onions to add sweetness.
Pumpkin and onion soup Do you ever feel like a warm bowl of rich comforting silky butter textured soup? If you do, then get yourself a pumpkin and make this delighfully easy soup.
Every so often you want a simple salad with clean healthy flavours, especially if you have been indulging in heavy or fatty foods. You can eat this on its own or serve it with a main dish.
