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We wanted to try something different for our Christmas meal this year so we found this outstanding recipe on Allrecipes.com. It turned out fabulous! As pictured, we served ours with salad and my dads WONDERFUL Au Gratin potatoes. Picture is a bit out of focus, we’ll upload a new one next time.

Ingredients:

• 4 Cornish game hens
• 24 cloves garlic
• 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 tablespoons olive oil plus 2-3 tablespoons olive oil to rub the hens.
• 2/3 c. chicken broth
• 2/3 c. white wine
• salt & pepper to taste
• Thyme, dried

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°.
2. Rub hens with olive oil. Lightly season hens with salt and pepper. Place 1 lemon wedge, 1 clove of garlic and 1 sprig of fresh rosemary in the cavity of each hen. Arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan.
3. Place remaining garlic cloves around hens in the pan.
4. Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350°.
5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together wine, chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Pour mixture over the hens. Continue roasting about 25 minutes longer or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. Baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
6. Transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. Tent hens with foil to keep warm. transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a saucy consistency, about 6 minutes.
7. Cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens. Garnish with remaining rosemary sprigs and sprinkled thyme.