Onions — the secret savior, oftentimes MVP to almost any dish. But you may often find yourself asking, “Which onion do I use, when?” We break down the use cases and best practices for each type of onion, and even rate the various ways to cut them without shedding a tear, separating the helpful hacks from the silly gimmicks.

In order to understand more about this onion industry as a whole, we traveled to Texas’ Dixondale Farms. As fourth-generation farmers and a major supplier of onion starts in the U.S., their farm team knows a thing or two about the amazing alliums.

If the pandemic got you interested in developing your own vegetable garden, you’re not alone. Growing your own food has turned into a popular pastime, and the trend is here to stay. We receive expert advice on how to start your own garden — and not just onions! — from our farmer friends at Dixondale Farms for those looking to amp up their green thumb this spring.

Finally, we visit the home of pastry chef and former Food Network contestant, Sofia Tejeda, where she shows us how to make four onion dishes we are obsessed with, including a homemade onion dip and savory breakfast scones.