Partridge with Rosemary and Apples

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

4 small sprigs of rosemary
8 partridge breast fillets
2tbs oil
25g butter
3 small red onions, sliced
2 red skinned apples, cored and sliced
50ml dry white wine
salt and black pepper to taste

HOW TO PREPARE

 Strip the leaves from the rosemary and press them onto the partridge breast fillets. Season with salt and pepper.
 Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry them 2-3 minutes each side until just cooked through. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
 Melt the butter in the pan, add the apples, onions and rest of the rosemary.
 Fry for 5-6 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
 Pour in the wine and stir to scrape any juices stuck to the bottom of the pan, boil to reduce slightly.
 Arrange the partridge breast fillets, apples and onions on warmed plates with the pan juices spooned on the top.
 Serve with mash potatoes and wilted spinach or cavolo nero.