6 doves
1 qt. water
1 onion, chopped
1 sm. bunch parsley, chopped
3 whole cloves
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter
Salt and pepper

Clean and split doves; cover with water and add onion, parsley, and cloves. Cook until tender. Remove the doves; skim liquid. Thicken the liquid with paste made of flour and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Line a baking dish with pastry. Place cooked birds in dish. Cover with gravy. Top with pastry. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until crust is brown. Serves 4 to 6.