potatoes au gratin, or savory bread pudding. Baked pasta dishes — such as lasagna, stuffed shells, and baked mac and cheese — ...

Is there any better soup than French onion? It’s less like a soup, and more like a bowl of melty cheese, croutons, and caramelized onions with just the right amount of broth—so in our opinion, no. And ...

Place sliced onion and pepper (if using ... about 20 minutes. Remove the gratin from oven, let rest at least 5 minutes, then top with remaining basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

Add the roasted onions plus any juices from their roasting. Simmer for a further 10 minutes then blend to a smooth soup. Check seasoning. Mix the remaining oil with the parsley and garlic.