Heavenly Dove

Ingredients

• 6 doves, cleaned and dressed*
• All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1 cup Sauterne
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Cut doves along backbone; butterfly by removing the large bones of the lower back and legs. Press flat; roll in flour, brown lightly in butter; sprinkle with herbs and parsley. Cover and cook slowly for 15 minutes.
2. Add onions, mushrooms with liquid and Sauterne. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until tender.
3. Add salt 5 minutes before removing from heat.
4. Serve with wild rice or hot buttered white rice.

Notes

* Quail or squab may be substituted for doves.