Cornish hens with raisin-rice pilaf
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | (1 1/2 Lb. Cornish Hens | |
| ¼ | cup | Brandy |
| ½ | cup | Unsweetened Apple Juice |
| 1 | teaspoon | Paprika |
| ¼ | cup | Raisins |
| ½ | cup | Brandy |
| 1⅓ | cup | Cooked Wild Rice |
| 1⅓ | cup | Diced Carrots |
| 1 | Raisin Rice Pilaf | |
| Carrot Curls & Strips | ||
| Celery Leaves (Opt) | ||
| ⅔ | cup | Diced Celery |
| 1 | teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| Vegetable Cooking Spray | ||
Directions
RICE PILAF
Remove Giblets From Hens; Discard. Rinse Hens Under Cold, Running water & Pat Dry. Remove Skin & Trim Excess Fat. Split Hens in Half lengthwise. Place Hens, Meaty Side Up On A Rack in A Roasting Pan.
Combine Brandy, Apple Juice, Paprika in A Bowl. Stir Well. Brush Hens With Mixture. Bake At 350 Degrees For 1 Hour OR Until Juices Run Clear, Basting Every 15 Min.
Serve With Rasin-Rice Pilaf. Garnish With Carrot Curls & Strips &