Quail

1. 1

   These little quail should be served on Polenta cakes, soaking the squares with their juices, while the are picked apart and eaten with the fingers.

2. 2

   Prepare the charcoal fire.

3. 3

   Salt and pepper the cavities for the birds.

4. 4

   Place 2 juniper berries in each cavity.

5. 5

   Truss the birds, brush with olive oil, and set aside.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 400 F.

7. 7

   When the coals reach a dusty red glow, lightly oil the grill.

8. 8

   Brown the birds on the grill, turning often.

9. 9

   Place on a heatproof pan and baste with a little more oil.

10. 10

    Bake in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until rare and juicy.

11. 11

    Serve the quail on the fried Polenta cakes so that the polenta will absorb the juices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.