The Kitchen

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Every man should be able to hold his own in the kitchen. And you don't need to attend culinary school to know the basics. Though if you never learn another kitchen skill, you should at least know how to properly chop an onion. See above for the abridged version, and below for step-by-step instructions.

How to Once and for all Properly Cut an Onion

As far as vegetables go, onions are one of the most common found in all recipes. When prepared correctly, they're quick and easy to handle. When tackled haphazardly, it's a bit of a frustrating mess with peels getting everywhere and awkward uneven cuts. Here's the simple yet effective way to cut an onion. It's so easy it will bring you to tears.

1. First get to know your onion. There are two ends, a root side (identified by brown, hair-like roots) and a stem side that is noticeably pointier. Get a firm grip on the onion and chop off the stem-side, about a half of an inch.

2. With the freshly cut stem side of the onion on your cutting board, cut the onion in half going through the middle of the root end. This cut is perpendicular to the first cut.

3. Leave the root end attached, then peel off the tough outer layers. The root end keeps everything together, making this process a breeze.

4. With the flat side of your onion half on the cutting board, carefully make horizontal cuts that are parallel to the board. Hold the onion from the top and cut close to the root end but not all the way through.

5. Then make vertical cuts lengthwise that are perpendicular to the horizontal cuts close to, but not through the root end.

6. Last but not least, cut across your previous cuts, from the where the stem was to the root end.

Pro tip: A well-sharpened knife makes this job easier and safer, because you'll need less pressure to make cuts.