Entry #3048, November 25, 2013

Are you trying to think of a Thanksgiving recipe that is easy, and also embellishes any dish on the table this year? This yummy and so easy to prepare side dish is a cherished one. The onions have a unique ability to caramelize by cooking them and becoming completely delicious. They can accompany successfully any main dish and of course they just love fresh bread. Keep in mind that even such a simple dish is defined by the ingredients you use. Especially for a Thanksgiving dinner, you should use only best quality.

This recipe will make about 2 cups of caramelized onions, which serves about 8 people.

Caramelized Onions With Herbs

Caramelized onions

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons of high quality olive oil and a little more

6 sliced onions

Salt and pepper

½ teaspoon brown sugar

½ cup of a fine dry white wine

1 tablespoon of high quality white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh thyme and/or oregano

Preparation

1. Put the olive oil in a saucepan and heat over medium to high heat. Now, add the sliced onions, salt and pepper to taste, the brown sugar and cover the pan. Cook the onions, stirring often, for about 15 minutes until they are soft. Remove the cover and reduce the heat. Continue cooking while stirring occasionally, until the onions become golden brown, for about 12 to 15 minutes.
2. Pour in the wine and cook while stirring occasionally, until it evaporates. That will take about 4-5 minutes. Now add the vinegar and the herbs by stirring. Serve warm or at room temperature. Before serving, sprinkle a few drops of extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs over the onions.

For an alternate serving option as fingerfood, you can arrange a generous portion of the onions on roasted baguette slices or, even easier, on crackers. Also, you can add some cheese of your choice, like cream cheese or brie. To roast the baguette slices, preheat your oven to about 350°F and brush the slices with some olive oil. Then arrange them on a baking sheet and bake until golden, for about 6-8 minutes on each side. After spooning the onions, again sprinkle a few drops of oil and some herbs. Make sure to serve them immediately.

Caramelized onions on baguette slices

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This side dish is a great addition to any Thanksgiving dinner and it can be used in so many ways. You can even prepare the onions ahead of time, the day before Thanksgiving, which makes this dish even more practical. Not to mention of the great leftover sandwich theywill compliment – if any are left, that is!

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