1    Batch Fricasseed Chicken

           -(3-1/2 to 4 lbs recipe)
           - with sauce (See RECIPE)
    1/2 c  Milk

      1 pn Ground cloves

    1/4 lb Virginia ham or prosciutto

           - in 1/2-in dice
     10 oz Frozen peas

      1 tb Chopped parsley; for garnish

  PREPARE OR DEFROST 1 batch Fricasseed Chicken. Arrange chicken pieces in a
  casserole or Dutch oven, cover, place in the oven. Turn oven to 375F and
  bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place a medium saucepan over medium heat;
  combine fricassee sauce, milk and cloves in it. Bring to boil. Remove from
  heat, pour liquid through a fine strainer. Replace liquid in a clean
  saucepan and add the ham and peas. Place over medium-high heat and cook
  until liquid is thick enough to coat a wooden spoon. Pour the sauce, ham
  and peas over the chicken and continue to cook 5 minutes. To serve, arrange
  the chicken and sauce in a serving bowl or on a deep serving platter and
  sprinkle with parsley. Accompany with pasta or rice.