FunnyDuddies 6 Posted May 9, 2006 How do those of you banded handle onions? and i mean lots of onions? I am an onion lover. Particularly vidalia onions. I eat half an onion just on my salad. Yes, that makes me a tough one to kiss, but I chew a lot of gum after i eat my onions. And I love sauteed onions on various things. its great on chicken with a little bit of blue cheese. yum. Do you find you have trouble with onions? Do they get stuck? Cause I would hate to not be able to eat my onions.:phanvan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrawartS 2 Posted May 9, 2006 Oh, it's so nice to meet another onion freak. Everyone else thinks we're so weird. I would never give up my onions either, and I have no trouble with them. They break down pretty easily when you chew since they're full of Water, so I don't think they should be a problem. What's the weirdest thing you've ever put an onion on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherGurl 0 Posted May 9, 2006 I love onions also!!! No problems here either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyDuddies 6 Posted May 9, 2006 i make cheese and onion sandwiches. that is what DH says is the weirdest. thick slices of cheddar on sourdough with fat rings of vidalia onions. vidalias are smaller in size usually, and you can eat a half of one pretty easy. I will also cut them into quarters and serve the wide "onion chips" with other dipping veggies in a veggie platter. But i seem to be the only one who eats them. I put finely chopped vidalias into just about everything for a kick of sweet flavor. Mac and cheese, Soups, salad, casserole, burgers, corn bread, you neam it, i have prolly tried onions in it or on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneBean 3 Posted May 9, 2006 Oooooo - I love those cheese sandwiches - I usually use thin slices of everything and add cucumbers and pickles sliced bell pepper - the more veggies, the better! Of course - the onions are an important component of MANY of my meals. No problems with them. Breathe Fire, Baby!! :] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrawartS 2 Posted May 9, 2006 Oh, you just reminded me of one of my favorite salads. It's just olive oil, a cucumber, chopped onions, and goat cheese. I've been getting some really beautiful vidalias at the store lately. So delicious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyDuddies 6 Posted May 9, 2006 you would laugh at how excited i am that i can continue to eat onions after banding. lol i am sure DH will be thrilled to pieces with this news. HA!:speechles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyDuddies 6 Posted May 9, 2006 Oh, you just reminded me of one of my favorite salads. It's just olive oil, a cucumber, chopped onions, and goat cheese. I've been getting some really beautiful vidalias at the store lately. So delicious. I got a bag of them just the other day and they were HUGE! I also like a "salsa" salad which is square chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers, cukes, carrots, and chicken. All tossed with some dark balsalmic vig and olive oil. yum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrawartS 2 Posted May 9, 2006 Oh, I really like that. Another one I used to do was chopped roma tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, and....you guessed it. I have no issues with ice cream, it's the onions that I crave! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewsLou 3 Posted May 9, 2006 Now you have me hungry for an onion and cheddar sandwich! My father in law makes those. They are so good! Someday.... until then I will slurp my liquid diet down......... :huytsao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyDuddies 6 Posted May 9, 2006 i'm hungry for one too. LOL Strawarts i love tomatoe salads. I usually go for mozzarella rather than feta cause i am not a huge fan of feta, but it is great with the onions. DH made chili the other night and doubled the amount of onions per my request. He loved it though! And has changed the recipe card to reflect it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrawartS 2 Posted May 9, 2006 Ooohhh...I had chili last week, too, and I just finished eating it. I put onions in it to cook, and then I put chopped raw onions on top for the crunch. Whenever a recipe calls for onions, I double or triple it. I mean, who's going to use half an onion and put the rest away? How silly. I do the same with garlic. If there's garlic in the recipe, I use the whole head. None of this nonsense about 2 cloves. Oh, and I dip onions, too. When I make sandwiches, I have veggies on the side to dip in ranch or blue cheese, and it's always cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions! When I used to eat Bagels, I would do cream cheese, salmon, and lots of onions. Actually, I could still eat that if the bagel was toasted or if I used bagel chips instead. I've been known to eat cream cheese and onions on a cinnamon-raisin bagel, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jammin & Losin 1 Posted May 9, 2006 I love onions as well (tic-tac-anyone)LOL!!! Anyway...they don't bother me if they are cut up very small when they are raw. I also eat them just fine when cooked till they are soft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ceparano 0 Posted May 9, 2006 I haven't had any trouble eating them. My fav is Liverwurst, and lots of raw onion on white bread with mayo. Yummy!!! Roberta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneBean 3 Posted May 9, 2006 MMMMM - and keep in mind, kids... Onions (and garlic) are FABULOUS antioxidents - practically miracle foods! :] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
