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Broiled Spiced Quail Wrapped in Bacon

Time30 minutes
YieldsServes 6
Broiled Spiced Quail Wrapped in Bacon
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Here’s a spring menu for six that’s sophisticated, seasonal and easy to prepare. Quail used to be thought of as exotic-unless you knew a hunter-but it’s available fresh through specialty butchers, and frozen in fancy supermarkets.

To simplify the plate and preparation of the side dish, the vegetables are mixed with orzo, a versatile pasta base.

Dessert combines the best elements of that famous decadent dessert, strawberries Romanoff. Frozen strawberries are processed into a vibrant sherbet, then topped with a thick ice cream sauce and frozen. Orange, rum and Cointreau flavorings make this dessert delicious.

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1

Lightly coat the quail with oil. Combine the cumin, curry powder, sugar, allspice, salt, cayenne and black pepper in a small dish. Evenly sprinkle the seasonings over the quail on both sides. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each, securing it with a toothpick.

2

Arrange the quail with toothpick side down in a single layer on a broiler rack placed over a pan (for drippings). (This can be prepared to this point several hours ahead and refrigerated.)

3

To serve, broil the quail about 7 inches from the heat source until it is browned and crispy, about 6 minutes a side. Serve hot, garnished with herb sprigs. Pass chutney separately.