Reviewed: May 19, 2009

Loved this recipe. I was not able to use the pistachio as there was a recall on them at the time. I cooked them on the lower rack at 350 degree for 1hr after an hour I basted a few times and cooked another hour. When it browned to the way I liked it I just made a tent with foil and put it over the hens until done cooking. My husband loved it! I did to beautiful and very tasty. Perfect main dish to impress guest.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

sweet2th

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manteca, California, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2008

I didn't have time to brine the hens for the whole two hours. I had to cook these longer than an hour since they were still slightly frozen. But, the dish was good overall.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Sheri S.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Novato, California, USA

Living In: Beaverton, Oregon, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2008

This was a crowd pleaser. I took the advise of previous cooks and cooked them at 350 for 1 hour on the lower oven rack. Did not add the pistashios or parsley. But they turned out great. Very moist.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Dayle

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2008

Wouldn't change a thing. Hens turn out very tender and look fancy. Will make for special occassions.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Mefunie2

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2008

This was excellent. My husband loved it! I baked at 375 degrees instead of 450 and the hens were very well done on the outside. Next time I will try baking at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

JSimmons

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

The Cornish hens made a wonderful Christmas Day dinner. We adjusted the time and temperature according to a previous reviewer. And, as suggested by others, we ultimately covered the hens with foil to keep them from browning too quickly. With regard to the dressing, it burned a little, but we were able to salvage enough in the end.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

sashelena

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2007

This turned out extremely well although the "Stuffing" was a bit on the oniony side. I used 4x the amount of apricot jam and only 2x the amount of vinegar and it turned out great. The birds were slightly sweet and outstanding. Cooking temp should be 350 for 45 minutes and 390 for 5-10.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
5 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

JosieWales

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2007

These hens are a wonderful holiday or company entree making a lovely presentation. I'm glad I read the other reviews; even at 350-degrees the hens started to get dark brown before they were cooked through, so tenting with foil may be needed. Keep a watch on them. Also, there is not an abundance of fruit or pan juices, so if you like lots, you might want to increase the amount of fruit and deglaze the pan with chicken broth or white wine at the end. Definitely worth making!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

FOODCHICK23

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Flemington, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

This recipe is great. I made a one as a test before Thanksgiving, and then made some modifications and made a full batch for Thanksgiving. Salt water bath made all of the difference. Had to turn down heat and cook longer like most others. Also, take the vinegar and jam mixture and multiply it by 4 if you want enough to bast with, otherwise you pan will run dry and burn up. I did not use the nuts like most others as well. The hens came out with a great flavor, tender, the meat was almost falling off the bone before I could transfer them to the serving tray.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

David

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2007

I was impressed with how the Cornish hen came out (tasty, moist, very yummy) However, although we love all of the ingredients in the apricot pistachio dressing, it was just 'okay'. Noting other reviews, I turned down the oven temp to 375 and had no problems. Would make the Cornish hen recipe again without the dressing.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

FMDEMAY

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2006

I wish I would have read the comments regarding the recipe. It did brown too quickly. I ended up tenting with aluminum foil to avoid over browning. I didn't use the pistachio garnish on the side. Not much juice left and decided it wasn't necessary. The Hens were delicious and tender, tasty all the way through. I will use this recipe again cook at a lower temp. and leave out the parsley and pistachio’s.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Gloria - Corona, CA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2005

With the exception of putting it on the upper level of the oven. I found that @ 450 degrees this browned it way to fast. I would cook it at 350 and then a little higher at the end to darken the color of the skin. Other than that it was a hit at my home. I will make it again.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
14 users found this review helpful