LEMON-SAGE CORNISH GAME HENS WITH TOMATO-PORCINI SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine 3/4 cup hot water and porcini mushrooms in small bowl. Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 30 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to work surface. Coarsely chop mushrooms. Set mushrooms and soaking liquid aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon chopped sage and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add puréed tomatoes, broth, chopped mushrooms and soaking liquid, leaving any sediment from liquid behind. Simmer over medium-low heat until thickened to sauce consistency, about 25 minutes. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat hens dry with paper towels. Sprinkle cavities with salt and pepper. Place 1 sage sprig and 1 lemon wedge in cavity of each hen. Tie legs together to hold shape. Tuck wing tips under hen. Place hens on rack in large roasting pan. Rub remaining 2 tablespoons oil over hens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chopped sage over breast of each hen. Roast until hens are cooked through and juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced, about 50 minutes. Transfer hens to platter. Tent with foil.
- Pour pan juices from roasting pan into 1-cup glass measuring cup, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Spoon fat off top of juices. Add pan juices to tomato sauce. Simmer 2 minutes to blend flavors. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon Soft Polenta with Leeks onto 4 plates. Spoon tomato sauce over polenta. Place hens atop polenta and serve.
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crystal newman
[email protected]This dish is a great way to cook Cornish hens. The hens are tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Noreen Khurram
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon and sage complement the Cornish hens perfectly, and the tomato-porcini sauce is rich and savory. It's a great dish for a special occasion.
Country_Ball Guy
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit.
Hugh Chesney
[email protected]I made this recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The hens were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and delicious. It was a special meal that we both enjoyed.
Tshepho Wilfred
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. It's a great dish for a special occasion.
Bismillahansari Ansari
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.
Amaal Mumbejja
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The hens were beautifully browned and the sauce was so flavorful. My guests raved about it!
shain Raj
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I accidentally added too much salt. Otherwise, the hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Gulrahim Safi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The sauce was also delicious, but I added a little bit of extra salt and pepper to taste.
E4JM
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook Cornish hens. The hens are tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
ACAM ESTHER
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon and sage complement the Cornish hens perfectly, and the tomato-porcini sauce is rich and savory. It's a great dish for a special occasion.
Denise McMahel
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit.
Nasula Haneef
[email protected]I made this recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The hens were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and delicious. It was a special meal that we both enjoyed.
payara pakistan
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. It's a great dish for a special occasion.
Sandra Nxumalo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.
RJ Randhir Heartly
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm glad I did. The hens were surprisingly tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
SH Akash
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The hens were beautifully browned and the sauce was so flavorful. My guests raved about it!
Bengali Bhai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice balance of tanginess and sweetness.
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[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The Cornish hens were succulent and flavorful, and the tomato-porcini sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.