Another way to Stew Pidgeons.
Take as many Pidgeons as will make a Dish, and cut them in four quarters, they must not be washed, but put them into a Stewing-dish, and put as much strong Broath as will cover them, Season them with
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Take as many Pidgeons as will make a Dish, and cut them in four quarters, they must not be washed, but put them into a Stewing-dish, and put as much strong Broath as will cover them, Season them with
Cloves, Mace, two or three Ancho∣vies, a little Thyme and Sweet-Mar∣joram, and Savoury and an Onion, and a little Salt, when they have boyled a while till they are pretty tender, then put to them about half a pint of Clarret or White-wine, and when they are tenderly boyled put some Butter into it, and beat it up and thicken it with Yolks of Eggs, or some of the Flomary directed to be made in Page 29. If you have any Oysters or Oyster-Liquor, you may put some in, and then the less strong Broath will serve. Dish it upon fine white Sippits, and garnish the Dish with sliced Lemon or Bar∣berries, and some Greens or Flowers, and Serve it to Table.