There are many things to love about an onion, but its ability to reduce you to tears probably isn't one of them. Luckily, it's a pressing problem with plenty of solutions. One way to prevent yourself ...

We’ve all been there: You need to chop a bunch of onions for a recipe and before you know it, you’re beset with cascading tears. Whether you’re prepping burgers, pasta, or guacamole, there’s no ...

Onions show up in nearly every type of cooking, from quick weeknight meals to slow-simmered stews. They’re inexpensive, easy to find, and used around the world, but they can also be frustrating to ...

Onions are a remarkably adaptable vegetable that forms the foundation of numerous recipes. Yet, they can be a real nuisance to chop, often leaving many in tears every time they cut into them. To ...

There are tons of onion chopping "hacks" to keep your eyes dry while chopping, but the hacks featured in this cooking show are of the hilarious variety. No one looks forward to doing it, and if you're ...

Onions make your eyes water because they release a chemical irritant when you cut them. When you slice into an onion, you break open its cells. This releases enzymes called alliinases, which react ...

Slip whole onions, skin and all, into the freezer for about 20 minutes before cutting. The cold slows the release of syn-Propanethial-S-oxide, the sulfur-based irritant that triggers tears. Food ...