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Herbed Cornish Hens

Submitted by: Maria Costello 
The refreshing sauce Mom makes with thyme, lemon juice and butter gives these hens savory flavor throughout. The seasonings in this recipe also work great on a whole roasted chicken. Either way, the result is a mouth-watering feast. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina 

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Cornish Hens with Rice Dressing

Submitted by: Geraldine Grisdale 
THIS IS a perfect main dish when you're cooking for two. I've even used these hens as a stand-in for turkey on Thanksgiving Day when the group was not large. I found this recipe among my mother's collection. She was always searching newspapers and magazines for new cooking ideas. --Geraldine Grisdale Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 

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Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens

Submitted by: Deborah Jackson 
Now that I've retired from nursing, I have more time to cook and read. My husband loves Cornish hens made this way. 

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Orange-Glazed Cornish Hens

Submitted by: Mary Jo Hopkins 
One year, I served this recipe and got nothing but raves. My family prefers these moist glazed hens instead of turkey. 

Cornish Hens the Easy Way

Submitted by: Mary Fortman 
This recipe is so simple, and it adds a little zest to your Cornish Hens. 

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Rice-Stuffed Cornish Hens

Submitted by: Gloria Leiding 
'I found this recipe in a cookbook many years ago, and it's become one of my favorites,' reports Gloria Leiding of Fairmont, Minnesota. 'It's a nice change of pace from the usual beef or pork. These game hens always seem festive.' 

Honey-Poppy Seed Cornish Hens

Submitted by: Carolyn 
For an intimate Thanksgiving dinner try these roasted Rock Cornish game hens basted in a honey-poppy seed glaze. 

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Seasoned Cornish Hens

Submitted by: Phuong 
A marinade of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and garlic keeps Cornish game hens moist and tasty while in the oven! 

Plum-Glazed Cornish Game Hens

Submitted by: Gypsy Nevada 
A glaze of plum jam and red pepper flakes add sweet-spicy note to complement Cornish game hens cooked in a slow cooker. 

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Grilled Cornish Game Hens

Submitted by: Suzanne 
A piquant marinade makes elegant Cornish game hens a treat to grill. 
 
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