CURRANT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS

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Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (6-ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix
1 medium onion, chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons cooking oils
1/2 cup , chopped pecans, , toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 Cornish hens
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
CURRANT SAUCE:
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup currant jelly
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
3 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, sauté onion, mushrooms and celery in oil until tender. Remove from the heat add rice, pecans, parsley, thyme and marjoram. Stuff hens rub skin with butter. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, for sauce, heat butter, jelly and lemon juice in a small saucepan until butter and jelly are melted. Combine vinegar, cornstarch, salt and cloves add to pan. Bring to a boil boil for 2 minutes. After hens have baked for 30 minutes, baste and bake for another 30 minutes or until juices run clear. Bake extra stuffing in a greased 1-qt. covered baking dish at 350° for 30 minutes.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

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Aliza Haider
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The hens were juicy and the glaze was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Betty Ocansey
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The hens are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is to die for.


Stephen kelechi
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This was a great recipe! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Fazi G
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ogbonna Samuel
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The hens were juicy and the glaze was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hi sisters ello
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The hens are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is to die for.


Hassediqee
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This was a great recipe! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


All User
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Frederico Fonseca
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The hens were juicy and the glaze was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Leon Molla
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is to die for.


Rohaan butt
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This was a great recipe! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kalpana Mandal
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the sweet and savory flavors. The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was beautiful.


Xolelwa Sizani
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The Cornish hens were juicy and flavorful, and the currant glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.