Smothered Quail
["2 (4 to 6 oz.) ready to cook quail", "salt and pepper (if desired)", "1/4 c. butter", "1/2 c. chopped onions", "1/2 c. light cream", "1 tsp. cornstarch"]
["Split quail in halves lengthwise and brown in skillet in 1/4 cup butter.", "Season with salt and pepper. Top with onions and add light cream. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes. Remove quail to a warm platter. Blend 2 tablespoons cold water into cornstarch. Add to pan drippings. Simmer and stir until thick and bubbly.", "Pour gravy over quail.", "Makes 4 servings."]
["salt", "butter", "onions", "light cream", "cornstarch"]