Salt and pepper 3 to 4 pounds of cut up birds. Brown in 1/2 pound of butter. Add 1/4 cup sherry and simmer 2 minutes. Remove meat to large casserole. Brown 1/4 cup chopped almonds, 1 tablespoon minced onion, add 1/4 cup more sherry and 3 cups chicken broth. Thicken with 3 tablespoons flour. Pour over meat and bake 2 hours at 300 degrees.