Pigeon Filling

This and the apple filling provides a burst of flavor to the bland background of dough. Both fillings are exuberantly spiced, so a tablespoon or two goes a long way. One little pigeon (squab) makes enough for 12 puffy dumplings, or you can substitute 2 boned quail.

Carve the meat from 1 cooked pigeon (about 6 oz or 170 g), cut the meat into pieces, and put them in a food processor. Crus