Onions (Boiled)

Skin them thoroughly. Put them to boil; when they have boiled a few minutes, pour off the water and add clean, cold water, and then set them to boil again. Pour this away and add more cold water, when they may boil till done. This will make them white and clear and very mild in flavor. After they are done, pour off all the water and dress with a little cream, salt and pepper to taste.

Spanish Onions (a la Grecque)

Peel off the very outer skins and cut off the pointed ends; put the onions in a deep dish, and put a piece of butter and a little salt and pepper on the place where the point has been cut off, cover with a plate or dish, and let them bake for not less than 3 hours. They will throw out a delicious gravy.