Jacques Pépin’s Famous Onion Sandwiches | A James Beard Favorite

A little sandwich with a lot of history. Pépin makes these wonderfully simple onion sandwiches with soft white bread, sweet red or Vidalia onions, mayonnaise, spicy mustard, pepper, and fresh herbs. The edges are coated with a little more of the mayonnaise-mustard mixture and rolled in parsley or chives for a beautiful finish. It’s the kind of old-fashioned party sandwich that feels like it belongs at a classic luncheon—simple, elegant, and surprisingly delicious. A nostalgic favorite associated with James Beard and the golden age of American entertaining. #JacquesPepin #OnionSandwiches #VintageRecipes #JamesBeard #RetroCooking #ClassicRecipes