381. Quail And Egg-Plant - Turkish

Prepare six quail for roasting, sprinkle with salt inside and out and smear with butter. Select six round egg-plants just large enough to hold the quail; cut off the stem ends, scoop out the seed and place the birds inside. Bake in a moderate oven.

382. Quail - German

Place six slices of bacon in a casserole, lay a quail on each slice with more bacon on each breast. Between them strew a cup of young button onions that have been scalded for ten minutes. Sprinkle salt and pepper over all. Pour in two cups of thick sour cream mixed with a little water. Cover tightly and cook in a moderate oven until the birds are tender, basting often.