When the time comes to prepare Christmas dinner, between well-chosen cuts of meat, comforting purées and varied accompaniments, the right sauce can change the whole dish. Why not try a homemade pepper ...

Return the meat to the pot and add carrots, garlic and bouquet garni. Add just enough water (and two big spoons of demi-glace if you have it) so that the liquid covers the meat by one-third — meaning ...