2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 white onions, thinly sliced
1kg/2lb 4oz potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
225g/8oz plain flour
500ml/18fl oz beef stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
50g/1戮oz unsalted butter
100g/3陆oz unsalted butter
2 free-range eggs
600ml/20fl oz full-fat milk
100ml/3陆fl oz full-fat milk
8 thick pork sausages
75ml/2陆fl oz Madeira