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
Stuff them like little tiny turkeys. Served them to my parents one
Thanksgiving, stuffed with homemade cornbread and sausage dressing. Brushed
them with melted butter, salt, pepper and paprika. YUM and yum again.
Jill
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