National Onion Association

06/08/2026

Looking for a budget-friendly dinner that actually feels like a real meal? 🧅 This simple skillet with cabbage, chickpeas and onions comes together fast, fills you up, and costs a whole lot less than another takeout order.

It’s the kind of practical cooking many of us grew up with — simple ingredients, one pan, and somehow everybody still goes back for seconds.

Proof that affordable meals don’t have to be bland or complicated.

Would you try this one?
https://www.onions-usa.org/recipes/skillet-cabbage-with-onions-chickpeas/

06/07/2026

Be honest—what’s your go-to leftover move?
👍 Soup
❤️ Sandwich
😮 Flatbread
Or are you starting from scratch every time?

06/05/2026

If you’ve got onions and leftover chicken in the refrigerator, dinner is already halfway done. 🧅🔥 Grilled vegetables, crispy flatbread and sweet grilled onions come together for one of those easy meals that feels a lot fancier than the amount of effort it actually takes.

It’s the kind of practical weeknight cooking many of us grew up around — using what you already have to make something everybody wants seconds of.

Consider this your reminder to stop overthinking dinner.
https://www.onions-usa.org/recipes/grilled-onion-chicken-flatbread/

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed 1 3-inch sprig rosemary 1 medium white onion, peeled and cut into wedges 1 small red, yellow, or orange bell pepper 4 ounces white button mushrooms 1 pound pizza dough ½ cup finely shredded white cheddar or gruyere cheese ½ cu...

06/05/2026

Savory onions, bright lemon, and green peas give this comforting chicken soup fresh flavor. Using leftover rotisserie chicken keeps it easy for weeknights while the thyme-infused broth makes it taste like it simmered all day.

06/05/2026

Rich caramelized onions take these barbecue chicken sandwiches to the next level, adding deep flavor and just a hint of sweetness to every bite. It’s an easy meal that uses leftover rotisserie chicken for a fast weeknight dinner or a quick weekend picnic. Preparation time: 10 minutes (w/pre-prepared caramelized onions); Cooking time: 15 minutes

06/03/2026

This really shouldn’t be as good as it is. 🧅🔥 Leftover chicken, barbecue sauce and sweet caramelized onions come together for the kind of easy sandwich that tastes like something from a summer cookout.

Perfect for quick dinners, backyard meals, picnics or those nights when everyone’s hungry and nobody wants anything complicated. It’s the kind of practical cooking many of us grew up with — using leftovers to make something even better the second time around.

Tag someone who would absolutely eat two of these.
https://www.onions-usa.org/recipes/caramelized-onion-barbecue-chicken-sandwiches

06/01/2026

Summer is here, and the June edition of Inside Onions is packed with ideas to help you make the most of the season.

✔ Go screen-free with simple backyard dinners the whole family can enjoy
✔ Try our fresh Garden Pasta Salad recipe
✔ Find budget-friendly Father’s Day gift ideas
✔ Ways to use the whole onion with our latest Onionista blog
✔ Watch our video recipe for Caramelized Onion & Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
✔ Download free kids’ coloring books
✔ Meet the team behind G&R Farms
✔ Grab our Nature’s Ninja Playbook for family-friendly activities

Whether you're planning meals, looking for summer inspiration, or keeping the kids entertained, you'll find something useful in this month's issue.

Read the newsletter here:https://www.onions-usa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Inside-Onions-June-2026.pdf

National Onion Association is a non-profit that represents the U.S. onion industry.

06/01/2026

Don’t let that leftover chicken go to waste. 🧅🍋 This lemon chicken soup is the kind of simple, comforting meal many of us grew up with — practical ingredients, easy preparation and a dinner that somehow makes the whole week feel a little more manageable.

Onions, peas, rotisserie chicken and a fresh squeeze of lemon come together for a light soup that still feels filling and homemade.

Perfect for busy nights when you want something good without spending hours in the kitchen.

Save this recipe for later:
https://www.onions-usa.org/recipes/lemon-chicken-onion-soup/

05/30/2026

🧅 This is how a lot of our parents and grandparents managed their kitchens.
They kept a few basics ready to make meals easier during the week — onions already sliced, leftover vegetables saved for soup, or ingredients prepped ahead so dinner came together a little faster after a long day.
It wasn’t fancy. It was practical, smart, and it worked.
The best meal prep ideas still work the same way today. You don’t need a full Sunday cooking marathon to stay ahead. Even preparing one or two basics like roasted vegetables or a jar of pickled onions can make homemade meals much easier during a busy week.
Sometimes the simplest kitchen habits are still the smartest ones.
What’s one kitchen shortcut you learned from your parents or grandparents?
Read more in the Onionista Blog here:
https://www.onions-usa.org/onionista/two-easy-ways-to-add-onions-to-meal-prep/

05/28/2026

🧅🍔 Happy National Hamburger Day!

There’s just something about a good burger that never goes out of style.

Backyard grills. Paper plates. Summer evenings. And that perfect bite with melted cheese and grilled onions stacked high.

Whether you like yours classic, loaded or straight off the charcoal grill, today’s a good excuse to fire one up.

What belongs on the perfect burger?