2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
3 large onions, finely sliced
2 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
1 heaped tbsp plain flour
1 litre/1戮pints fresh dark beef stock
1 tbsp soft brown sugar
3 tbsp olive oil
110g/4oz 骋谤耻测猫谤别 cheese, grated
1 baguette, sliced thickly
50ml/2fl oz brandy
50ml/2fl oz dry sherry
200ml/7fl oz white wine