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Default Cornish Game Hens

aem wrote:
> These little birds have always disappointed me. I look at their
> convenient, even cute, size and I think gee, I ought to be able to do
> something special with these. So far, nothing has worked. I mean,
> yeah, they're always edible and okay, but the skin has never been
> delectable, the flavors -- and I've tried subtle and bold -- never make
> you sit up and take notice. The summary of about a dozen different
> efforts over some years is, frankly, blah.
>
> Tonight I did them on the grill, they having been on sale for less than
> $1 each last week. Whole, not split. Some smoke, some chiles in the
> marinade. They were blah.
>
> Someone must have better ideas -- ? -aem
>



They work pretty well when you want to make a Little Chicken soup. You
don't even have to thaw them first.

Best regards,
Bob