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Stuffed Cornish Hens

Provided by: Taste of Home

Stuffed with a succulent combination of wild rice, mushrooms and dried cranberries these golden hens are sure to become a special-occasion entree in your home. 'They're a wonderful change of pace from traditional turkey,' writes Nancy Horsburgh of Everett, Ontario.

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Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary

Submitted by: MOONANDBACK

Lemon- and rosemary-infused, little game hens basted with a wine and garlic broth make any occasion special.

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Baked Cornish Game Hens

Submitted by: JMRYGH

Cornish game hens stuffed with a vegetable mixture, then roasted. A Cornish game hen recipe that I found and tweaked a bit for the taste and size of our small family, but it would be very easy to adjust it to fit your needs. It goes well with oven-roasted potatoes.

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Seasoned Cornish Hens

Provided by: Phuong

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

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Herbed Cornish Hens

Provided by: Taste of Home

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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Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens

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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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Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens

Provided by: Taste of Home

I found this easy recipe for Cornish hens and prepare it often for my family. The glaze keeps the hens tender and moist, and the skin roasts to a golden glow. It's tasty, too. When the children are gone for the weekend, my husband and I enjoy this meal-perfect for two.

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Grilled Cornish Game Hens

Provided by: Suzanne

A piquant marinade makes elegant Cornish game hens a treat to grill.

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Honey-Poppy Seed Cornish Hens

Provided 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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Lemon Leek Roasted Cornish Hens

Provided by: Stephanie Lewis

This oh-so-simple recipe of lemon- and leek-stuffed Cornish hens allows the flavors to penetrate each wonderful bite.

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Cornish Hen Soup

Submitted by: Danielle

Living In: Schaumburg, Illinois, USA

Plenty of garlic is used in this vegetable-rich soup made with a Rock Cornish game hen in a clear broth.

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Cornish Hens with Coffee Liqueur Sauce

Submitted by: WKMKTG

Amaze you family and friends with this stunning main dish. Cornish game hens stuffed with fruit and roasted with a coffee liqueur glaze.

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Game Hen Stuffed with Wild Rice and Mushrooms

Submitted by: Stephanie Teeter

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Pullman, Washington, USA

Here's a special holiday meal just right for two. A Cornish game hen is stuffed with wild rice and mushrooms, then roasted with seasonings and butter. The hen is ready in less than 1 hour of baking time.

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Cornish Game Hens Ricardo

Provided by: Richard

A mixture of garlic, parsley and olive oil is slathered under the skins of game hens, and then they're marinated overnight in fresh rosemary and white wine. Grill and serve this elegant entree to four.

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Bangalore Cornish Hens

Submitted by: weekendchef

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Living In: Coral Springs, Florida, USA

Halved Cornish game hens are baked with a multitude of vegetables and spices, making an elegant Indian entree.

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Orange-Glazed Cornish Hens

Provided by: Taste of Home

One year, I served this recipe and got nothing but raves. My family prefers these moist glazed hens instead of turkey.

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Cornish Hens with Rice Dressing

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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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Game Hens Southwestern-Style

Provided by: Jana

Lime- and spice-roasted young game hens nest in a vibrant homemade corn salsa costarring red bell pepper, jalapeno, lemon and lime.

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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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Apricot Ginger Game Hens

Submitted by: CYNDY

These are wonderful to serve at a party. They look beautiful and taste even better. These should be marinated overnight; just place them into the oven before guests arrive and the work is done. Have the butcher cut the birds in half lengthwise for you, down the breast bone.