Cornish Game Hens With Orange Glaze |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I make these sometimes when I am planning a romantic dinner for me and my husband, even though this recipe is for four. It's pretty elegant, in my opinion. I just like the idea of each person having their own individual little bird. Ingredients:
4 (1 1/2-2 lb) cornish hens |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon whole dried tarragon |
1/2 teaspoon whole dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon ground savory |
1 7/8 teaspoons pepper |
1/3 cup butter, melted |
1/4 cup orange marmalade |
watercress |
peeled orange slice |
Directions:
1. Remove giblets from hens. Rinse hens with cold water and pat dry. Combine seasonings, stirring well. Sprinkle cavities with half of seasonings, and close cavaties. Secure with wooden picks; truss. Brush with butter and sprinkle with remaining seasons.
2. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Pour water into pan to cover bottom. Place in upper half of oven, and bake at 425F for 45 minutes.
3. Brush hens with butter, and spoon 1 tablespoon marmalade on each breast. Bake an additional 35 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with fork. garnish with watercress and orange slices.
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