3 moroccan balsamic game Recipes

oranges, sliced, dates, pitted (about 8 oz.), cornish hens (1 1/2 lb ea.), fresh cilantro stems (cilantro sprigs), ground cardamom, ground cumin, ground coriander, garlic cloves, pimento stuffed olive, balsamic vinegar, marsala wine, honey

orange, thinly sliced, cornish hens, chopped fresh cilantro, divided, garlic cloves, finely chopped, cumin, divided, tawny port, sherry wine, olive oil, balsamic vinegar (balsamic preferred) or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar (balsamic preferred), honey , to taste, whole pitted dates (or more to taste), green pitted olives (or more to taste), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, butter , for sauce (optional)