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 ...

When you cut into an onion, it releases irritating chemicals into the air that make your eyes water. There are tons of theories about preventing onion tears, but only a few are effective. Experts ...

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 ...