Quails On Mushrooms

Directions

1. 1

   6 Plump young quails 6 Big flat mushrooms

2. 2

   6 oz Mushrooms for the stuffing 6 oz Butter 3 Garlic cloves (or more) Lemon juice Parsley Chives Tarragon To make the duxelles, first chop t

3. 3

   Chop finely, using a knife, not a food processor

4. 4

   Mix in 1 very finely chopped garlic clove, about 9 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 3 tablespoons snipped chives and 1 heaped tablespoon f

5. 5

   Cook the mixture in a little butter over moderate heat for 3 minutes or so, stirring often

6. 6

   Season well with salt, pepper and about 2 teaspoons lemon juice

7. 7

   Let the duxelles cool before using it to stuff the birds

8. 8

   Spread it gently between the flesh and the skin, all over the breast area, to plump up the quails prettily