Make Ahead Oamc Pre Chopped Onions For Sensitive Eyes Recipes

MAKE AHEAD OAMC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix cracker crumbs, ground beef, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and 1/2 can of tomato sauce in large bowl.
• Divide into two small or one large loaf pan.
• Pat mixture into loaf pans evenly.
• Go wash your nasty hands, ewww!
• Cover top of each loaf with rest of tomato sauce (you may use ketchup as well, if so you will only need a small can of tomato sauce. My family doesn't like the sweetness of ketchup in this dish.).
• Cover with heavy duty foil, label, and freeze.
• When ready to make, thaw loaves completely.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake thawed loaves 1-1/2 hours (depends on if you are using the large or smaller ones.).
• Enjoy!

MAKE AHEAD CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Put the butter in a 4 quart or larger slow cooker insert.
• Separate the onion slices into rings and add them to the slow cooker, lightly packing them down.
• Sprinkle the salt over and cover with the lid, (the cooker will be quite full).
• Cook on high until the onions are very soft and a deep caramel color, about 10 to 12 hours, stirring once or twice.

FIRECRACKER POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice potatoes lengthwise, add water to pot. Bring water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook potatoes until slightly undercooked.
• Pour off hot water and submerge potatoes in cold water.
• Once cool to touch, cut into bite sized chunks or break apart into medium pieces.
• Add wasabi mayo, sliced onions and chopped peppers. Toss to coat potatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine, chill & serve.
• NOTES:
• To reduce the heat factor, cut wasabi mayo with your favorite mayonnaise.
• UPDATE: 5/25/08.
• If wasabi mayo is not available, wasabi powder can be mixed with mayonnaise to desired taste. It does pack a little "heat".
• Fingerling or baby red potatoes can be used.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS - OVEN BAKED - GREAT FOR OAMC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F.
• Spread a large sheet of foil on top of a baking sheet leaving enough to pull around the onions (and seal) once they're baked.
• Roughly chop and place the onions in a large bowl. Toss with just enough of the oil to lightly coat. Salt and pepper to taste. You can also use a little cayenne or red pepper flakes if you like the spice.
• Put prepared onions on the foil covered tray and spread out as much as possible.
• Bake 30 - 40 minutes Do not let onions burn.
• Remove from oven and carefully seal the onions in the foil they were baked on.
• Set foil packet aside for 5-10 minutes so onions can finish steaming.
• If preparing to use as a sauce or condiment, substitute melted butter for the olive oil. I don't use butter if I'm making these to use in my freezer meals.

MAKE-AHEAD CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Spoon dressing into large resealable plastic bag. Fill bag with lettuce, turkey, tomatoes, onions and cheese; seal bag.
• Place tortillas chips in separate resealable plastic bag; seal bag.
• Shake salad bag just before serving. Crush 3 tortilla chips; sprinkle over salad. Serve with remaining whole chips.

MAKE-AHEAD OAMC PRE-CHOPPED ONIONS FOR SENSITIVE EYES

Steps:

• YOU DON'T NEED TO ADD WATER! ALL YOU NEED IS ONIONS! The Zaar wouldn't let me submit the recipe with just one ingredient, so I just put down "water" because it wouldn't alter the nutrition facts, and there will be some residual water in the freezing and thawing processes.
• TOOLS YOU NEED: safety goggles, a very sharp knife that can handle tough foods, a cutting board, a mini food chopper or a standard food processor, and freezer bags. I use gallon-size Hefty One-Zips. OPTIONAL- Allergan tear drops or other natural tears, rubber gloves.
• If you have a food processor, you can probably chop all the onions at once. Me, I use the mini food chopper for this. It looks like a tiny version of a food processor with a blade that rotates. You can pick them up for $10-15 at most department stores, a very nifty must-have for urban foodies with limited space and budgets who lack a dishwasher. Safety goggles are also integral because though you may look silly doing this, it's worth it to avoid that horrid burning pain. Swim goggles also work in a pinch! Onto the process:.
• Put on the goggles to prevent getting eye burn.
• Lay the onions out on the cutting board. With the sharp knife, cut the ends off of each onion and peel each one. This step can be a pain, which is why the rubber gloves are an optional tool because if you have cuts on your hands the onion can burn.
• If you use a strong food processor, you can just throw the peeled onions in and pulse until they are chopped to the consistency you like. Store in the freezer bags, making sure you label it with the date you packed it. I use a gallon size bag for this amount of onions, sometimes two gallon-size bags.
• Use the tear drops in case the goggles slip or you feel any burning after cleanup!
• If you use the mini food chopper, cut the onions into pieces that will fit in the chopper's cup, then pulse until chopped, and repeat until you use up all the onion pieces, spooning the chopped onion out into the freezer bags.
• If you're cooking with onions the same or next day, put some aside (see next step for amounts.).
• When a recipe calls for a "small onion", I use 1/4 cup. If it calls for a "regular" onion, 1/3 cup. "Large" onion = 1/2 cup. Otherwise, just follow what the recipe says for the amount of chopped onion if they give you an actual measurement.
• FOR FUTURE USE AFTER FROZEN: Simply open the freezer bag and measure out what you need with the cups or spoons. You may need to add just a wee bit extra to make up for frost crystals taking up space. You can thaw it out over a couple hours or overnight, but I prefer to microwave for about 30 seconds then blot off the excess frost and water.
• The onion usually lasts indefinitely once frozen, but I find that after about 6-7 months it starts to lose potency from freezerburn. This is why it's important to label the bags with the dates you packed them.
• This method will work for any kind of bulbous onion, I do this with shallots and white onions the most often every few months.