CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GRAPES IN VERMOUTH
From the *Best Ever Chicken* cookbook edited by Linda Fraser -- Per the intro, "This is a rather special dish that is ideal to serve when entertaining." Boy, do I ever agree w/that & this is such an easy fix too! *Enjoy* !
Provided by twissis
Categories Poultry
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Using a soft pastry brush, spread the soft butter all over the outside surface of hens & then put a hazelnut size piece in the cavity of ea hen. Mix shallots & parsley together & place 1/4 of the mixture in the cavity of ea hen.
- Put the hens side-by-side in a roasting pan & roast for 40-50 min or till the juices run clear when the thickest part of the flesh is pierced w/a skewer. When cooked, transfer the hens to a warmed serving platter, cover & keep warm.
- Skim most of the fat from the roasting pan, then add the grapes & vermouth. Place the pan directly over a low-heat for a few min to warm & slightly soften the grapes.
- Using a slotted spoon, lift the grapes out of the roasting pan, scatter them around the hens on the platter & cover again.
- Stir cornstarch into the cream & add to the pan juices. Cook gently (stirring) for a few min till the sauce thickens. Season w/salt & pepper to taste pref.
- Pour sauce around hens, sprinkle w/toasted pine nuts & garnish w/watercress sprigs, if using. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.4, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 268.6, Sodium 254.6, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9, Protein 49.7
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Olayinka Onakoya
olayinka_onakoya@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The grapes and vermouth sauce was also very good.
J Robiny
jr71@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I made it for a special occasion and it was a hit. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Nwankwo Uchenna
uchennan50@gmail.comNot a fan of the vermouth sauce. I think I'll try it with a different sauce next time.
Emanuel Glušac
gemanuel@aol.comThe hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was very good. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.
Alazar Loha
l-a100@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Dipu Bala
bala_dipu97@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The grapes and vermouth sauce was also very good.
Sachin Poon
p.s@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I made it for a special occasion and it was a hit. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Rabab Nour
rabab_n@hotmail.comNot a fan of the vermouth sauce. I think I'll try it with a different sauce next time.
Melissa M
m82@gmail.comThe hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was very good. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.
Avery Jones
a_jones55@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
August Dalland
ad2@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The grapes and vermouth sauce was also very good.
Md Monnun
md-monnun@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! I made it for a special occasion and it was a hit. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Ms Lubna
m@aol.comNot a fan of the vermouth sauce. I think I'll try it with a different sauce next time.
Strong Man
man.s@gmail.comThe hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.
Ifeholuwah Adebisi
ifeholuwah20@hotmail.comThis dish is easy to make and so elegant. The grapes and vermouth add a sophisticated touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Md Ahmed
ahmed.md@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are juicy and flavorful, and the grapes and vermouth sauce is divine. I highly recommend it!
allan meola
m_allan12@yahoo.comThis dish was absolutely delicious! The grapes and vermouth added a unique and flavorful twist to the Cornish game hens. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family and friends.