Pull onion apart at the center. Stuff center with a tablespoon of butter and salt and pepper to taste. Add a shake of soy sauce. Bake at 350 for an hour. Or, place on the grill and allow to grill until soft.
Onions also cook up beautifully in the microwave.
Prepare as directed, but instead of wrapping in foil, put in a glass dish and cover with a piece of waxed paper. Microwave for 8 minutes per onion. Area cooks have for years dreamed up recipes that spotlight the unique qualities of Vidalia onions. Here are some seasonal favorites, one from Elizabeth Terry of the famous Elizabeth on 37th restaurant, and two from good cook Ann Sheils. Add the spices and bay leaves for 1 minute.