3 cornish hens apricots prunes Recipes

oil, cornish hens , about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb each, pitted prunes, dried apricots, lemon , cut into 6 thin slices, shallots or 1/4 cup onion, finely minced, stalks celery, finely minced, fresh ginger, finely minced, chicken stock or 1 cup chicken bouillon, salt, to taste (less if using canned stock or bouillon), sweet potatoes, peeled and halved (about 4), grated orange zest, grand marnier

all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading and rolling, kosher salt, low-fat milk, water, lard or 7 1/2 oz shortening, water, honey, kosher salt, ice, cornish hen, thawed and giblets removed (1 1/2-2 lb), mixed dried fruit (such as prunes, apricots, mission figs, candied ginger), fresh thyme, ground allspice, fresh ground black pepper, ground cumin, paprika, egg yolk, beaten, water