Braised Squab With Sage, Ham, And Toast

Ingredients

• squabs
• whole sage leaves
• small slices of ham (lean and fat)
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil
• butter
• good broth
• 1 lemon
• toasted bread (squares or diamonds)

Method

1. 1 Garnish squabs with sage leaves and place in a saucepan over a bed of sliced ham. Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
2. 2 Cook over heat until browned, then add a piece of butter.
3. 3 Pour in broth and complete cooking. Squeeze lemon over the squabs before removing from heat.
4. 4 Serve garnished with squares or diamonds of toasted bread.