GAME HENS WITH MADEIRA AND WILD MUSHROOMS

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Categories     Mushroom     Roast     Fortified Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup dried morel mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce)
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
4 1 1/2-pound Cornish game hens
1/2 cup minced shallots
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef stock or canned broth
3/4 cup Madeira
4 fresh thyme sprigs

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup chicken stock to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add mushrooms; soak 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving mushrooms and liquid separately.
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 400°F. Rub 1 tablespoon butter over outside of each game hen. Place in roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced, about 55 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste; stir 2 minutes. Pour in reserved mushroom liquid, leaving any sediment at bottom of bowl. Add beef stock, Madeira, thyme sprigs and 1 cup chicken stock. Simmer until reduced to thin sauce consistency, about 25 minutes. Stir in reserved mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hens with mushroom sauce.

kulsum lipi
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I highly recommend this recipe!


Jeyakumar Sajanthan
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This recipe is a must-try for any foodie.


Dejan Bonello
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I can't wait to make this dish again. It's one of my new favorites!


Rameez Naheem
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This dish is definitely worth the effort. It's a special meal that you'll love.


Ola Cash
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I love the way the wild mushrooms add a earthy flavor to the dish.


Tisa Gray
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The Madeira sauce is amazing! It's so rich and flavorful.


Umar Isah
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I've never had game hens before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Johari Frazier
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves game hens or wild mushrooms.


Serano Collet
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Faith Owino
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Cheese God
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The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I had no trouble making this dish.


Since Then
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The Madeira and wild mushrooms really complement each other.


Fawad Khan
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Wow! This dish was impressive!


Maleesha Thoshith
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Blanche Egbe
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I was amazed at how easy this dish was to prepare. I was able to have a gourmet meal on the table in under an hour.


Zoomer
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The game hens were cooked to perfection, moist and tender with a crispy skin. The Madeira sauce was rich and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness that balanced the savoriness of the mushrooms.


tg Gamerz
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This dish was absolutely divine! The combination of game hens, Madeira, and wild mushrooms created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds.