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FRENCH - STYLE POT ROASTED ROCK CORNISH GAME HENS



French - Style Pot Roasted Rock Cornish Game Hens image

An incredibly simple dish that looks and tastes extra special. From "The Cooks Encyclopedia of Chicken" - A"must have for every cookbook shelf.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup diced lightly smoked bacon
2 rock cornish hens, just under 1 pound each
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 baby celery hearts, each cut into 4 pieces
8 baby carrots
2 small zucchini, cut into chunks
8 small new potatoes
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh herb, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F Heat the olive oil in a large flame-proof casserole and add the onion, garlic and bacon; sauté 5 to 6 minutes, until the onion has softened.
  • Brush the hens with a little melted butter and season well.
  • Lay the hens on top of the onion mixture and place the other vegetables around hens. Add the chicken stock, wine and herbs.
  • Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and brush with the remaining melted butter; bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, until golden.
  • Transfer the hens to a warmed serving platter and cut each in half with poultry shears.
  • Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon and arrange them around the hens. Cover with foil and keep warm.
  • Discard the herbs from the pan juices. In a small bowl mix the butter and flour to form a paste. Bring the liquid in the pan to a boil and then whisk in teaspoonfuls of the paste until thickened.
  • Season the sauce and serve with the Rock Cornish hens and vegetables, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.5, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 195.7, Sodium 419.1, Carbohydrate 74.7, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 40.9

ROCK CORNISH GAME HENS WITH APPLE JELLY GLAZE



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Make and share this Rock Cornish Game Hens With Apple Jelly Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinajewel

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 rock cornish game hens, thawed
1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 large onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup apple jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place full thawed game hens in a shallow baking dish.
  • Sprinkle liberally with poultry seasoning, then rub the seasoning onto the skin.
  • Scatter onion rings and minced garlic over the birds.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the apple jelly. Gently ladle the melted jelly over each hen.
  • Place in the middle rack of the oven. Periodically, baste the birds with the pan juices.
  • Roast 1 hour 15 minutes or until done. Let rest 5 minutes or so. Spit hens in half and arrange on platter or plates. Ladle some of the pan juices on the birds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.4, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 168.3, Sodium 95.8, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.4, Protein 29

ROASTED CORNISH HENS WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC



Roasted Cornish Hens With Rosemary and Garlic image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Cornish hens about 1 lb. each
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 sprigs fresh rosemary or 2 tablespoons dry
4 garlic cloves peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium-size onion peeled and quartered
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Rub the hens inside and out with salt and pepper and remove any excess fat inside. Place one sprig of rosemary and one garlic clove in each cavity and truss the hens, if desired.
  • Place the hens in a large metal roasting pan. Brush them with the oil. Arrange the birds on their sides. Scatter the necks, gizzards, hearts, livers and onion around the birds. Place the dish on top of the stove and heat until the oil is sizzling.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, basting occasionally.
  • Turn the birds on the reverse side and cook for 15 more minutes, basting occasionally.
  • Remove all the fat from the dish and add the wine and chicken broth.
  • Reduce the heat to 425 degrees. Place the hens on their backs for a final 10 minutes of cooking. The simmering broth will deglaze the pan as the birds roast, making a gravy. Remove from the oven and pour the cavity juices, including the rosemary and garlic, into the pan. Remove the rosemary and the trussing string, and let the hens rest in a warm place for 5 minutes before carving. Serve with the giblets and onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 654, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1298 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

HERBED CORNISH HENS



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Looking for a delicious dinner? Then check out luscious herbed hens recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 Rock Cornish hens (about 1 pound each)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Rub cavities of hens with salt and pepper. Place hens, breast sides up, on rack in shallow roasting pan.
  • Mix remaining ingredients; brush hens with part of mixture. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone. Roast uncovered about 1 hour, brushing with butter mixture 5 or 6 times, until juice of hens is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165°F). Discard any remaining butter mixture.
  • To serve, cut each hen in half with scissors, cutting along backbone from tail to neck and down center of breast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg

CORNISH HENS WITH RICE PILAF



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A recipe we've enjoyed for years. All you need is a salad and you've got a great meal. Note that one bird serves two people. We are old dudes, so if you have younger, heartier appetites you may want to adjust the recipe accordingly----both the hens and the pilaf.

Provided by northpointer2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs Cornish hens, split
1/8 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/2 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup diced fresh tomato
1/2 cup frozen green beans, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add chicken broth, rice, bay leaf, salt, pepper and thyme. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf and stir in tomato and green beans. Spread in bottom of greased 8 x 8" baking dish. Top with hens. Pour brandy over hens and sprinkle with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until hens are cooked through and skin is browned. If rice gets too dry add a bit of chicken broth.

HERB-ROASTED GAME HENS



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These golden Cornish hens, shown at right, are seasoned with basil, sage and thyme for plenty of flavor. They're simple to prepare yet make any occasion seem special. For a fast finish, serve corn bread stuffing and chunky cinnamon applesauce...or roasted cubed potatoes with pepper and carrots plus instant chocolate pudding for dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon over hens. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or a thermometer reads 180°.

Nutrition Facts :

HERB-STUFFED ROASTED CORNISH HENS



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If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your dinner table, we suggest this moist Cornish game hen recipe. A blend of sage, lemon, onion and garlic give this entree outstanding flavor. -Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
12 fresh sage leaves
4 lemon wedges
6 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 small red potatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Gently lift skin from hen breasts and place sage leaves under skin. Place lemon wedges and a third of the onions in the cavities. Tuck wings under hens; tie legs together. Place in a small greased roasting pan. , Combine butter, oil, lemon juice and garlic; spoon half of mixture over hens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake 30 minutes. Add potatoes and remaining onions to pan. Brush hens with remaining butter mixture. Bake until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes longer., Remove hens to a serving platter. Stir potatoes and onions to coat with pan drippings. Serve with hens.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 67 g fat (22 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 379 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,398 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29 g carbohydrate, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 63 g protein.

GARLIC PAN- ROASTED GAME HENS



Garlic Pan- Roasted Game Hens image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 game hens, about 1 and 1/2 pounds each, split in half
4 small peeled garlic cloves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until almost smoking. Add the game hens, skin side down, and saute for 5 minutes or until golden. With tongs, turn the hens over, add the garlic and saute for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the vinegar and broth which will bubble up, then the thyme and rosemary. Cover and simmer, over low heat, for 25 to 30 minutes or until the juices run clear, not rosy, when the thigh is pricked with a fork. Transfer the hens to a plate. Stir the mustard into the juices in the skillet and boil down furiously, until 1/2 cup of liquid remains, scraping the brown cooking particles into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, spoon over the hens and serve immediately.

CORNISH HENS



Cornish Hens image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large Spanish onion, sliced
2 Cornish hens
Cornbread Stuffing, recipe follows
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups cornbread
1 celery stalk, diced
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place the sliced onion in the bottom of a roasting pan. Remove the giblets from the hens, and rinse them inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outsides dry. Place the hens on top of the sliced onion.
  • Pack the cavities of the hens with the cornbread stuffing.
  • Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the hens. Rub the hens with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the hens for 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.
  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent. Break the cornbread into pieces and place the pieces in a large bowl. Add the onion mixture to the cornbread. Add the celery, chicken stock, parsley, salt and pepper, and mix together.
  • Yield: 2 servings

HERB-BRINED CORNISH GAME HENS



Herb-Brined Cornish Game Hens image

Instead of a turkey or a big roast, why not serve individual Cornish game hens for the holidays? They cook in a fraction of the time and they're guaranteed to impress all your guests. -Shannon Roum, Cudahy, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

2/3 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
12 whole peppercorns
5 fresh sage leaves
2 garlic cloves
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 quart water
1-1/2 quarts cold water
2 large turkey-sized oven roasting bags
4 Cornish game hens (20 ounces each)
HERB BUTTER:
14 whole peppercorns
2 garlic cloves
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/3 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
3 tablespoons fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 small red onions, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, sage, garlic, thyme, rosemary and 1 quart water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the cold water to cool the brine to room temperature., Place a turkey-sized oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add hens. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, turning occasionally. Drain and discard brine; pat hens dry., Meanwhile, place the peppercorns and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil and herbs; cover and process until smooth. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from hens; rub half the butter mixture under skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks; tie drumsticks together. Rub remaining butter mixture over skin., In a 15x10x1-in. baking pan, toss the Brussels sprouts and onions with remaining olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer. Place hens, breast side up, on top of the vegetables. Bake at 450° until thermometer inserted in breast reads 165°, 35-40 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if hens brown too quickly., Remove hens and vegetables to a serving platter; cover and let stand for 10 minutes before carving. If desired, garnish with additional herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Fat 39g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

ROCK CORNISH GAME HENS WITH CURRY



Rock Cornish Game Hens With Curry image

Cornish Game Hens just seem to be a "romantic" type dish. Try this with a "candlelight and wine" theme dinner.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small rock cornish hens
garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Mix garlic salt, thyme, curry and pepper.
  • Sprinkle in cavity of each hen.
  • Truss hens.
  • Heat butter, lemon and paprika to make basting sauce.
  • Put hens in shallow baking pan and baste.
  • Place in hot 450°F oven for 1/2 hour.
  • Reduce heat to 350°F and roast about 50 minutes more (until hens are a deep brown colour).
  • Baste occasionally while cooking.

ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS



Roasted Cornish Game Hens image

Go for a different kind of bird by stuffing and cooking the Neelys' Roasted Cornish Game Hens recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 Cornish game hens, about 1 1/2 pounds each, rinsed and dried thoroughly
1 green bell pepper, large dice
2 stalks celery, large dice
1 onion, large dice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together salt, lemon pepper, dried basil and poultry seasoning. Rub olive oil all over the hens and season each with the salt mixture. Place the hens on a baking sheet pan with plenty of space between them. You may need to use 2 pans. Loosely stuff the cavities of each hen with some green bell pepper, celery and onion. Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear. Remove the hens from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving or serving.

OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC



Oven Roasted Asparagus With Garlic image

Make and share this Oven Roasted Asparagus With Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joel6538

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb asparagus
olive oil
salt
minced garlic (however much you like)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Spread asparagus in a single layer on a shallow baking pan or baking sheet.
  • Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle salt to taste.
  • Spread minced garlic over all stalks.
  • Place pan in oven for 10-12 minutes--stalks should be roasted, but still crisp.
  • Serve immediately.

ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS RECIPE COURTESY THE NEELYS



Roasted Cornish Game Hens Recipe Courtesy the Neelys image

Show: Down Home with the Neelys Episode: We Really Do Have Friends (Pat and Gina Entertaining Friends) Since we are garlic lovers I added a tablespoon of garlic powder to the rub and 3 chopped garlic cloves to the stuffing. TIPS: Line the baking sheet pan with foil under the wire rack for an easy clean-up. The veggies and herbs stuffed in the cavities of the hens will impart flavor to the meat as it cooks. Be sure not to crowd the hens on the baking sheets or else the skin won't crisp up properly and they will take much longer to cook.

Provided by Luvs 2 Cook

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens, rinsed and dried thoroughly
1 green bell pepper, large dice
2 stalks celery, large dice
1 onion, large dice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together salt, lemon pepper, dried basil and poultry seasoning.
  • Rub olive oil all over the hens and season each with the salt mixture.
  • Place the hens on a baking sheet pan with plenty of space between them. You may need to use 2 pans.
  • Loosely stuff the cavities of each hen with some green bell pepper, celery and onion.
  • Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear.
  • Remove the hens from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving or serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.4, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 619.7, Sodium 1638, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 137

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