Maui Onion Rings

1 1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
  salt
1  cracked black pepper
12 oz killian’s red or other ale
3  maui onions
  oil for deep frying
Combine flour, cornstarch and salt and pepper to taste in large bowl.
Whisk in ale until smooth. Cut onions into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices.
Heat oil in deep fryer to 400F. Coat onion rings with batter.
Gently [...]

Beer Batter Onion Rings

1 scant cup flour; plus extra for dusting
1 cup beer
2  Vidalia onions; peeled, cut into 1/3 inch rings and separated
  Vegetable oil; for deep frying
  Salt; to taste
Put the flour into a bowl and make a well in the center.  Pour the beer into the well and whisk until the mixture is just combined.  Strain [...]

Grilled Red Onions with Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves; chopped
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 pounds Red onions; cut into 1/2 inch slices
  Salt; to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
1/2 cup Fresh parsley leaves; chopped fine
Prepare grill.
In a very small saucepan heat rosemary and vinegar over low heat until hot (do not let boil).  Remove pan [...]

Glazed Onion Slices

1 tablespoon olive oil
1-2 large onions; thinly sliced
  sea salt
  pepper
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Heat oil in pan until haze forms.
Add onion slices, salt, and pepper.
Reduce heat, cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions turn limp and then brown.
This may take 20-30 minutes.
Add vinegar. Serve over meat or vegetable burgers.

Carrot and Onion Stir-fry

6 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion; thinly sliced
6 medium carrots; julienned
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh tarragon; chopped
or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon crumbled
  Salt and pepper
Melt butter in large heavy skillet over med heat. Add onion and stir until softened, 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium high. Add carrots and stir until just crisp-tender, 5 [...]