This recipe is adapted from a recipe that Todd Thrasher provided to Imbibe magazine. I've added lime zest and fresh thyme, both of which work well in cocktails. The result is a bright, citrusy onion that tastes fantastic in a Gibson. More

—Chef Tom Valenti, excerpt from You Don't Have to Be Diabetic to Love This Cookbook [Flickr: 3liz4]... More

I love pretty much anything pickled, cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, watermelon rind, okra, even pickled eggs. I have to say that my favorite pickled item is the onion. Those little pickled pearl onions in my jar of cornichons disappear way before... More

The smell of slowly cooked onions can be truly intoxicating. There's a magic moment when the onions start caramelizing and releasing their sugars and your kitchen smells like the most inviting place in the world. This recipe for Stewed Onions... More

If you're a fan of sweet caramelized onions, you'll love Tom Colicchio's onion confit. He takes caramelized onions to the next level by simmering them in chicken stock and vinegar for half an hour after the onions have already caramelized,... More

About the author: Mario Batali has created a thriving restaurant empire and has established himself as a top restaurateur. Together with his partner, Joe Bastianich, he operates seven New York City hotspots. Mario splits his time between New York City's... More