Source: Executive Chef Michael Cloutier of Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 pounds red onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup flour
4 cups beef broth
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Long French baguette bread
2 large cloves peeled garlic
Salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup cream, optional
2 cups grated French Gruyere or Italian Parmesan cheese

In a 12-inch casserole or saucepan, heat the oil and butter. When the oil and butter are hot, add the garlic and onions, and stir fry for a minute. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring to make sure the onions don