David McMillan

 

62 Main

Location 62 Main Street, Suite 200 Colleyville, TX 76034

Reservations 817.605.0858

Web www.62mainrestaurant.com

 

Upscale and comfortable, intimate and inviting, 62 Main restaurant in Colleyville, Texas, is the perfect showcase for chef David McMillan’s cuisine. A master of simple elegance, the flavors and textures created on each plate are experiences to remember. 62 Main offers a near-perfect balance of ambiance, service and food quality that frankly, is a rare combination. 62 Main epitomizes the idea of what a well thought out and tasteful menu that relies on impeccable ingredients and proper cooking techniques is all about. Money enjoyed is money well spent.

Quail Stuffed with Pumpkin, Pancetta and Sourdough

 

Ingredients

4 quail, semi boneless

1 1/2 cups pumpkin, 1/2-inch diced

1/4 cup pancetta, 1/4-inch diced

4 garlic cloves, sliced

1 leek, 1/2 moon slice, white only

1 cup sourdough, cubed

1 cup pumpkin seed aiolard

3 garlic cloves, flattened

1 tablespoon pumpkin seed oil

3 tablespoons neutral oil

salt and pepper

 

Method

1) Sauté pancetta to release the fat. Remove with slotted spoon. 2) Add pumpkin to fat and sweat about five minutes. 3) Add garlic and leek, cook until tender. Mix pancetta back in. Place in bowl and toss with bread. Season and cool. 4) Trim wing bones and leg knuckle off of quail. Rinse in cold water, drain and pat dry. Season inside and out with salt and pepper. 5) Fill with stuffing. Can be cooked now or up to a day later.
6) Heat a large, thick sauté pan. Heat neutral oil. Place quail breast side down in pan and sear until brown. Turn over and place in 350 degree F oven. 7) Cook 8-12 minutes. 8) In a mortar and pestle, crush garlic and pumpkin seeds. 9) Drizzle in oils and continue to mash, creating a paste. Season with salt and pepper.

 

To Serve

Serve with casserole and aiolard.