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Let's talk onions—because whether you're slicing, dicing, or caramelizing, these kitchen staples are everywhere! But do they really have to make us cry? (Spoiler: Nope!)

We’ve just dropped two new articles on Just Maika Cooking that will help you master onions like a chef.

New Blog Posts:

How to Chop Onions Without Crying (Quick Method)

Tired of tearing up every time you slice an onion? We’ve got quick and easy tricks to keep those stinging fumes away.
💡 Fun Fact: Chilling an onion before cutting slows down the release of tear-inducing gases—try it next time!
📖 Read it here → https://www.justmaikacooking.com/cooks-notebook/how-to-chop-onions-without-crying/​

7 Types of Onions Every Home Cook Should Know

Not all onions are created equal! Find out which one is best for caramelizing, eating raw, or adding a punch of flavor to your dishes.
💡 Fun Fact: Sweet onions, like Vidalia and Walla Walla, have less sulfur than regular onions, which is why they don’t make you cry as much!
📖 Read it here → https://www.justmaikacooking.com/cooks-notebook/the-7-types-of-onions/​

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Let’s keep cooking (without the tears)! Hit reply and tell me—what’s your go-to onion for cooking?

Have a Great Day!
Chef Maika

P.S. Follow me on Instagram @JustMaikaCooking for more cooking tips and live Q&As!

And check out my YouTube videos on Onions (Family).

• ​How to Make Sumac Onion Salad (1:06 mins)
• ​Simple Sumac Onions Recipe (7:59 mins)
• ​Cut Onions, Not Fingers (1:00 mins)
• ​How to Dice Onions (0:40 mins)
• ​No More Mushy Onions 0:29 mins)

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