Shallot recipes

This twist on a classic apple dessert gives often-overlooked shallots star billing and makes a stunning vegetarian main course

This classic French sauce from Gordon Ramsay is just perfect with a rib-eye steak

If you like pickled onions you'll love this easy preserved shallots recipe - perfect with cold meats or alongside a ploughman's lunch

James Martin's easy, rustic cheese and onion tart is sure to become a weekend favourite

Tender, sticky shallots make a great side for your Sunday roast - and they're good for you too!

Sweet shallots and tangy balsamic vinegar make a perfect pairing in this delectable side dish. Crumble over a handful of soft goat's cheese and parsley to serve

People will think you've been cooking for hours with this rich and meaty dish, ready in under 30 minutes

A chunky, comforting casserole that makes a wonderful Sunday lunch

Replace your roast this Sunday with a warming pie straight from the oven

Gordon Ramsay's sophisticated starter is fabulously buttery and crisp - serve before his Stir fry of duck

Get the spiced lamb and new potatoes cooking straight away while you do the rest of the prep. This speedy dinner is delicious with a salted tomato salad

Adapted from the Moroccan roast lamb dish 'mechoui', this slow-cooked dish has an aromatic marinade and irresistably fruity sauce

Pack tortillas with fried banana shallots, sweet potato, broad beans and cheese, then toast for crisp golden brown quesadillas - ideal for veggie lunch or supper

Variations on these delicious dumplings are found all over Eastern Europe. Olia's are filled with tangy sauerkraut, crunchy cabbage and crispy shallots

A hearty vegetarian main dish that will keep in the freezer for up to two months

These low fat, mildly flavoured skewers are excellent served with Thai fragrant rice

This garam masala-spiced pork tenderloin makes an impressive supper for two - go for the best-quality pork and don't be afraid to serve it ever so slightly pink to keep it juicy

Use your favourite wholemeal shapes and add roasted butternut, shallots, creamy Italian cheese and spinach for a hearty Italian pasta dish

Also known as hanger steak, this cut packs a lot of flavour and is best cooked rare to keep it tender - a succulent supper for two

A low-fat, but creamy and delicious mash that's made to be eaten with sausages

Succulent roast topside of beef, made especially irresistible with a mustard crust, piquant shallots and red wine enriched gravy

Soften shallots before stir-frying with cabbage and fennel seeds for a low fat, healthy side dish - perfect with a hearty roast dinner

Take puff pastry and top with banana shallots and ready-cooked chestnuts for these stylish vegetarian tarts – a great dinner party starter

How will you serve your potatoes this Christmas? If rich and creamy is your thing, try this indulgent gratin recipe