Chasseur is hunter, a la Chasseur means in hunter's style; it does not signify anything in particular in regard to the dish but is merely an ornamental affix to anything that consists of game. Civet is but another word for a ragout or highly seasoned stew.

Trim off 8 small rabbits by chopping away the breasts, necks and claws, divide each one in 6 or 8 pieces, steep in water a while, saute them brown in a large pan, pepper and salt well and dredge with flour while they are browning, allowing about a cup of flour and shaking till the pieces are well coated. Then put in a can of mushrooms and the liquor and stock enough to barely cover, a bouquet of herbs containing onion, bayleaf and parsley and stew at the back of the range about an hour. Take out the bunch of herbs at last. Garnish with small croutons dipped in minced parsley.