Braised Quail on Toast
I met my first quail at dinner in the Chez Panisse restaurant back in the 1970s. When the diminutive whole braised game bird was set in front of me, little legs splayed all to heaven in my direction, I commented: “Well, aren’t these indecent little birds!” Quail are a real gourmet treat and game is a favorite main at the Nobel banquets. They are easy to cook at home for a special dinner.