*Bread Sauce*
Makes enough for 12 servings

Another delicious side dish that can be made ahead of time.   Just reheat iin a pan, adding a little bit more milk to thin if necessary.

1.2 litres of semi skimmed milk (2%)  (6 cups)
1/2 onion
1 bay leaf
10 cloves
a few springs of thyme
250g of fresh white bread crumbs (about 4 cups)
freshly grated nutmeg
fine seasalt

Place the milk into a large saucepan along with the bayleaf, onion, cloves, and thyme.  Bring to the boiling point, then reduce the heat and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.  Strain the milk into a clean pan, discarding any solids.  Stir in the breadcrumbs and cook gently for 10 to 15 minutes.  Season to taste with freshly grated nutmeg and some fine seasalt.  If you like a thinner sauce, you can run it through a coarse seive.