Instructions: Combine in saucepan Madeira, raisins and cloves, and bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove cloves and strain mixture. Reserve. Combine the raisins with rice, almonds, orange peel and ginger; stir in butter. Stuff the birds with mixture; truss the birds, and brush with butter. Blend the reserved Madeira with orange juice to make a basting sauce. Roast the quail in 450 degree oven for 5 minutes, lower heat to 300 degrees, baste frequently with sauce until tender (about 25 minutes). Place on a heated platter with rice and serve at once.

Serves 6.

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.