Oh, the humble onion – that pungent culinary villain that has made grown adults cry more than any Pixar movie ever could. Yet here I am, about to turn this tear-inducing bulb into the Cinderella of your dinner plate. Because, let's face it, if you haven’t roasted your onions like this, have you even lived?

First things first, preheat your oven to 420 degrees because we’re about to get lit in the kitchen. Chop off the ends of your 5-6 yellow onions (because nobody wants that part), and peel off their outer layers like you’re stripping away their harsh exterior to reveal their true, sweet nature. Now, you've got a choice to make: to cut horizontally or vertically. I opt for horizontally because, let’s be honest, they lay flat and don’t try to escape from the pan. Place those bad boys cut side down in a medium-sized baking dish as if tucking them into bed. Drizzle them with extra virgin olive oil and melted butter because, in this house, we believe in moisturizing. Then, shower them with brown sugar, salt, and a scandalous amount of garlic powder. Top it off with a balsamic glaze because we're fancy like that. Cover them loosely with tin foil and slide them into the oven for a 20-minute spa session.

After those 20 minutes, it’s time for a flip. Use a spoon or spatula - whatever you fancy, I don’t judge - and turn them over so they can tan on the other side. Now, because they’ve already had a luxurious oil and butter bath, you just need to reapply their brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, and balsamic glaze sunscreen. Bake for another 15 minutes. This is where I switch to a baking sheet because, apparently, I enjoy washing more dishes. If you let these guys marinate overnight, they’d be so drunk on butter and oil you wouldn’t need to worry about transferring them, but who has that kind of foresight? Finally, broil them on high for about 5 minutes or until they reach that perfect crispy, golden brown that would make a suntan jealous. Feel free to dress them up with more balsamic glaze or seasonings because, at this point, they’re practically ready for the red carpet.

And there you have it, roasted sweet n’ savory onions that’ll make you wonder why you ever doubted their potential. Pair them with protein, mix them into a veggie medley, or introduce them to some rice – they’re pretty sociable. Just remember, the next time someone tries to hate on onions, serve them these and watch as they eat their words (and the onions)