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"It's easy to serve an elegant dinner when these nicely seasoned game hens with roasted vegetables are on the menu," remarks Arlene Lauritzen of Genoa, Illinois. "This bountiful platter makes such a pretty presentation for a special occasion."

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Cornish Hens with Veggies Recipe

Prep: 5 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours

Yield: 4 Servings

5 75 80

Ingredients

4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds small red potatoes
1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch slices, optional

Directions

Place the hens, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; tie drumsticks together. Combine butter, rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper; spoon over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, peel a 1-in. strip around the center of each potato. Place potatoes and carrots if desired in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain; add to roasting pan.
Baste hens and vegetables with pan drippings. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 180° and vegetables are tender. Strain pan drippings and thicken for gravy if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 704 calories, 44 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 245 mg cholesterol, 858 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 39 g protein.

Originally published as Cornish Hens with Veggies in Country Woman January/February 2001, p40

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