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Here, roasted cornish hens make an elegant entrée for a special dinner for two. You can vary the fresh herbs—rub rosemary or a combination of herbs under the loosened skin of the hens. Ingredients:
2 (1 1/4-pound) cornish hens |
1/4 teaspoon sea salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
4 thyme sprigs |
2 garlic cloves, halved and crushed |
1/3 cup dry white wine |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Remove and discard the giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry.
3. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Combine salt and pepper; rub under loosened skin. Insert 2 thyme sprigs and 2 garlic halves under loosened skin of each hen. Lift wing tips up and over backs; tuck under hens.
4. Place the hens, breast sides up, in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Pour white wine over hens.
5. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until a thermometer registers 180°, basting occasionally with wine. Let stand for 5 minutes. Discard skin.
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