Before you can master chopping an onion, you need to understand your knife. Many chefs’ knives have curved blades, while cleavers tend to have flatter blades and don’t end in a point like chef’s ...

Many of us love onions. In fact, the average American eats about 22 pounds of onions per year! But what we don’t love is the way onions make our eyes burn and tear when we slice into them. That's why ...

Almost everyone has cried over an onion at least once. It can happen while prepping dinner or slicing a single onion for a quick sandwich. The tears feel dramatic for such a small task, yet the ...

Soups, blossoms, deep fried rings, eaten raw on salads or caramelized on burgers, onions are among the most versatile vegetables in your kitchen. They are the third most popular edible plant on Earth, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Need a good cry? Time to chop an onion. Onions are flavorful and an essential part of so many dishes, but that sting in your eyes ...

Common ways to cut up an onion include dicing, mincing, and slicing. A sharp chef's knife is the best tool for cutting onions and will minimize eye irritation. Chopped onions can be stored in the ...

Whether they play a supporting or starring role, onions are the all-purpose flavor agent of the kitchen. They can be bold when sliced thin and served raw as a burger topping, or silky and sweet when ...

Cooking can be a relaxing, meditative act—that is, until your eyes start to sting unbearably. Cutting an onion often leads to an involuntary stream of tears, but a new scientific discovery has ...