2 cornish game hens, 1/2d lengthwise, backbones removed 1/4 tsp. dried basil 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 1. Preheat oven to 350o. Season hens w/ basil, oregano, salt & pepper. 2. In a large frying pan, melt butter in oil over moderately high heat. Add hens & saute, turning once, 4 minutes a side, until browned. Transfer to a small baking dish. 3. Add shallots to pan, reduce heat to low & saute until soft, 1 1/2 minutes. Add white wine & bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Pour over hens. 4. Cover w/ foil & bake 20 minutes, basting occasionally w/ pan juices. 5. Reduce heat to 425o, uncover & bake 5 minutes until hens are tender & skin is crisp. Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes