Serve hot! The onions are marvelous with steak, liver, or any grilled meat

4		large mild onions, thickly sliced
8	tbsp	butter
1/2	cup	Madeira
		salt
		freshly ground black pepper
1/4	cup	heavy cream
1/4	cup	finely chopped fresh parsley

• Melt butter in a wide, heavy pan
• Add the onion slices and turn them in the butter to coat them thoroughly.
• Cover the pan and cook over very low heat for 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
• Uncover the pan, increase the heat slightly and stir in the Madeira. Cook, stirring frequently, until the Madeira evaporates and the onions are soft and lightly caramelized.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream and parsley
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for one minute.