"Quail usually needs to be basted or partially steamed to keep them moist. But in this recipe, bacon bastes the quail as they roast. The goat cheese and sautéed pear stuffing ooze creamily when the quail are cut into...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 quail
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Salt and pepper
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1 ripe Bartlett pear, chopped
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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8 ounces goat cheese
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8 bacon strips, cut in half
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