Goal and options: Make a blooming onion.
output answer: Cut slices into the top of the onion, stopping before slicing all the way through, until it begins to open and feather out. Coat in deep fry batter and fry.

Goal and options: pincers
output answer: clip wire easily

Goal and options: To push weaved leather strips apart from each other so they don't tangle and aren't damaged.
output answer:
Use a hairpin to push them apart.