CORNISH HENS WITH VEGGIES

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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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 thermometer reads 180° and vegetables are tender. Strain pan drippings and thicken for gravy if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Farhan Ontor
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The Cornish hens are always cooked perfectly and the veggies are delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Deacon Rheeders
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This recipe is a keeper! The Cornish hens were juicy and flavorful, and the veggies were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


kisitu fazil
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The Cornish hens were cooked to perfection and the veggies were delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muwonge Frankchedi
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the veggies were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Marie Gutierrez
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The Cornish hens are always cooked perfectly and the veggies are delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


P Yyy
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This recipe is a keeper! The Cornish hens were juicy and flavorful, and the veggies were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Njabulo Msimango
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The Cornish hens were cooked to perfection and the veggies were delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Peter Powell
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the veggies were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Imran Ayub
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The Cornish hens are always cooked perfectly and the veggies are delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Elite Force
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This recipe is a keeper! The Cornish hens were juicy and flavorful, and the veggies were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Mbakwasamukama Hariet
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The Cornish hens were cooked to perfection and the veggies were delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


golden Love
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the veggies were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Gwen Escatiole
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The Cornish hens are always cooked perfectly and the veggies are delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Atif Jutt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The Cornish hens were juicy and flavorful, and the veggies were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Narayan Khatri
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The hens were moist and tender, and the veggies were cooked to perfection.


Nazmul hasan Roton
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This was a great recipe! The Cornish hens were cooked perfectly and the veggies were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.