Brown the legs lightly in a hot pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for a further 4-5 mintues. Add the Madeira and let it bubble. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer for 45 minutes
Continue with the partridge by pre-heating the oven to 220˚C/gas mark 7. Place the partridge crowns on a tray. Dot them with butter and the remaining oil. Roast for 10 minutes and then rest. The partridge should be served slightly pink
Remove each breast from the cooked partridge and slice lengthways. Place near the cabbage on the plates
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Pan-fry the spicy sausage on both sides in a hot non-stick pan until just coloured. Place alongside the partridge with a spoonful of chervil root purée
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