CORNISH GAME HENS WITH CHERRY-RICE STUFFING

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Make and share this Cornish Game Hens With Cherry-Rice Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 cup cooked rice
8 ounces cherries, pitted
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens
1/3 cup apricot jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F In skillet melt 2 tbsp butter over med heat.
  • Add celery and shallots; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 4 minute Remove from heat; stir in rice, cherries, apricots, parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  • Rub hens with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
  • Fill cavities with stuffing.
  • Place on rack in roasting pan.
  • Roast 15 minute Reduce oven temp to 350F roast 45 minute.
  • Stir 1 tbsp water into jam; brush over hens.
  • Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180F, about 15 minute.

Senor Dicknose
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This was my first time cooking Cornish game hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the hens turned out perfectly. The stuffing was also very tasty.


Rukaiya khatun
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I love this recipe! The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


My Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always flavorful. I've made it for both special occasions and weeknight dinners.


Reabetswe Reaby
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I've always been happy with the results. The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is always delicious.


Ridhushan shan SHAN
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The hens were beautifully browned and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. Everyone loved it.


Kata Julius
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This was my first time cooking Cornish game hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the hens turned out perfectly. The stuffing was also very tasty.


Kawaii The kiwi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always delicious.


RADHE RAJ
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I love this recipe! The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Rana Ubaid (Jani king)
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The recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great. The stuffing was also very tasty.


Imran Sami
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This recipe was a disaster. The hens were overcooked and dry, and the stuffing was mushy. I will not be making this again.


noor ifty
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra herbs and spices to the stuffing, which helped a lot.


Peace Enukoha
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The hens were a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Tshidi Soke
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The hens were beautifully browned and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dr Asad
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This was my first time cooking Cornish game hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were easy to prepare and the stuffing was simple but delicious.


Ayanda Nondumiso
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens came out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The stuffing was also very tasty.


Samrat Sheikh
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The Cornish game hens were moist and flavorful, and the cherry rice stuffing was a delicious complement. I will definitely be making this again.