Kevin Rathbuns Creamy Vidalia Onion Thyme Salad Food

GRILLED SQUID AND VIDALIA ONION SALAD WITH GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Brush tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until just soft.
• Brush squid and onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill squid for 3 minutes on each side. Grill onions on both sides until tender. Toss greens with olive oil and lemon and season with salt and pepper. Arrange greens on a platter and top with squid and onions, tomato and mint.

CREAMED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a stoveproof gratin dish over medium-high heat; add 4 pounds Vidalia onions (cut into wedges) and cook 5 minutes. Add a pinch each of nutmeg, cayenne, salt and black pepper, then add 3 tablespoons white wine and simmer 2 minutes. Whisk 1 1/4 cups half-and-half and 3 tablespoons flour; stir into the onions and bring to a boil. Mix 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), 2 tablespoons chopped chives, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the onion, cover with parchment paper and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and broil until golden, 5 more minutes.

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD WITH CREAMY VIDALIA ONION DRESSING

Steps:

• To make the dressing, combine mayo, buttermilk, onion, celery seed, salt and pepper.
• Layer veggies and cheese and dressing in a pretty bowl and chill.

BRAISED & CREAMY VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat; stir in honey until blended. Add onions, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-18 minutes or until onions are tender., Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat 15-20 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened.

CREAMY ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the onions very thin and place them in a plastic or glass dish.
• Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
• Mix well to dissolve the sugar and salt.
• Pour over the sliced onions and mix well.
• Put a plate on top of the onions and set a weight on it.
• A plastic bottle of oil and vinegar works well.
• Let the onions sit on the counter all day- overnight is best.
• Drain the onions (You will wonder where all the liquid came from!).
• Combine the dressing and celery seed and toss with onions.
• Put in a serving bowl and serve.

KEVIN RATHBUN'S CREAMY VIDALIA ONION THYME SALAD

Steps:

• Combine onions, vinegar and SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener in a stainless steel bowl. Cover and marinate for 1 hour then strain off liquid.
• Add remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly, adjust seasoning if necessary and serve.