I can’t tell you if this is scientifically accurate, but: I’m pretty sure I’m genetically predisposed to be extra-sensitive to onion-cutting. I can barely look at an onion without sniffling, and even ...

Person cutting an onion on a cutting board with carrots and broccoli nearby - Anjelika Gretskaia/Getty Images Depending on who you ask, the act of efficiently prepping a meal can mean a lot of things.

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 ...