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Terrine of Squabs, Bonne Femme

Singe, draw, cut off heads and feet from six tender squabs, place on a tin and spread a teaspoon fat over each bird. Set in a brisk oven for fifteen minutes, or until of a nice colour all around, remove and cut them in halves. Finely mince a good-sized white onion, a green pepper and an ounce raw, lean ham; place these in an earthen cocotte dish with one light tablespoon butter and gently fry for five minutes, lightly stirring meanwhile. Add the squabs, season with a teaspoon salt and half teaspoon pepper, add half pint uncooked fresh green peas, half pint broth and a gill demi-glace. Tie in a bunch two branches parsley, one branch chervil, one sprig thyme, one bay leaf, one clove, one bean garlic and add to the squabs. Mix lightly, tightly cover the pan and set in oven for one hour. Remove, lift up the bouquet and send to the table in same dish.