1kg/2lb 4oz King Edward potatoes
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
200g/7oz baby button mushrooms
1 white onion, roughly chopped
100g/3陆oz silverskin onions, left whole
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tsp plain flour
3 bay leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
175g/6oz butter
200ml/7fl oz double cream
1 x 2kg/4lb 8oz good-quality chicken, jointed into 10 pieces
225g/8oz smoked streaky bacon, cut into lardons
50ml/2fl oz brandy
500ml/17fl oz red wine