For sauce-
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and garlic; saut until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in sugar; saut until shallots are golden, about 15 minutes longer. Add flour, herbs, orange peel, nutmeg and cloves; stir 1 minute. Pour in broth, wine and brandy. Boil until sauce is reduced to 1 3/4 cups, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill.)
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