This is a test of commonsense. Complete the next sentence:

How to make a blooming onion
Cut off the top of the onion and remove the skin.
Cut an " x " pattern into the onion, being careful not to cut all the way through the onion. Leave 1/2 " of the base of the onion in tact.
Continue cutting " x " patterns into the onion by turning the onion 90 degrees, then cut another " x " shape. Keep doing this until you cut at least 10-14 times across the onion.