3 roasted hens and sprouts Recipes

fresh lemon juice, lemon , zested and coarsely chopped, plus 2 tsp finely grated rind, shallots, coarsely chopped , plus 2 shallots, finely diced, olive oil , plus 1/4 cup, fresh thyme , plus 1 tbsp leaves, guinea hen , rinsed well with cold water and patted dry, salt and freshly ground pepper, dry white wine, homemade chicken stock, lemon, peeled and segmented, roasted brussels sprouts with serrano ham, recipe follows, olive oil, slab serrano ham, cut into 1/2-inch dice, brussels sprouts, trimmed, salt and freshly ground pepper

cornish hens, thawed, rinsed and patted dry inside and out, fingerling potatoes or 1/2 lb assorted fingerling potato, brussels sprout, thick ends trimmed , loose outer leaves removed and cut in half, thick cut bacon, chopped (or cut with kitchen shears), garlic cloves, sliced thin, seasoning, blend (creole, mediterranean , herbs de provence, lemon pepper etc. amt. to taste), olive oil