I’ve tried all the old tricks to keep my tears at bay when cutting onions: sunglasses, swimming goggles, sticking out my tongue, running the sink faucet, and slicing them straight out of the fridge.

New research suggests using a thin, sharp knife and cutting slowly could help prevent crying while cutting onions. Pexels From wearing goggles to rubbing the knife with lemon juice, home cooks have ...

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 ...

Onions' stinging sensation in the eyes is a defence mechanism to prevent them from being eaten. Damage to these cells with a knife results in the formation of sulphur compounds that send vapour into ...

The onion-cutting method I learned from it is the same one taught at top Western culinary schools, and it’s the method used by most of the cooks at every restaurant I’ve ever worked at. J. Kenji López ...