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Name: Braised Cornish Hens
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 ts Grated Nutmeg; 3 (1 Lb) Cornish Game Hens; Cubes; 1/8 ts Rosemary; 1/2 ts Marjoram; 1/4 c Calvados, Applejack OR; 1 ts Oleo, Unsalted; Peeled & Cut Into 1/2 in.; 2 tb Clarified Butter; Appple; 14 oz Turnips, Peeled & Cut Into; 1 3/4 c Chicken broth; 7 oz (1) Golden Delicious Apple,; Watercress; Red And Green Skinned; Brandy; 1/2 c Unsweetened Apple Juice; 1 ts Salt; 12 oz Baking Potatoes; 1/2 1/2 in. Cubes; 1/4 ts Thyme; Wedges

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INGREDIENTS

1/4 ts Grated Nutmeg
3 (1 Lb) Cornish Game Hens
Cubes
1/8 ts Rosemary
1/2 ts Marjoram
1/4 c Calvados, Applejack OR
1 ts Oleo, Unsalted
Peeled & Cut Into 1/2 in.
2 tb Clarified Butter
Appple
14 oz Turnips, Peeled & Cut Into
1 3/4 c Chicken broth
7 oz (1) Golden Delicious Apple,
Watercress
Red And Green Skinned
Brandy
1/2 c Unsweetened Apple Juice
1 ts Salt
12 oz Baking Potatoes
1/2 1/2 in. Cubes
1/4 ts Thyme
Wedges

Servings

INSTRUCTIONS

Position Rack in Center Of Oven & Bake Potatoes Until Tender, About45 Min. Meanwhile, Combine 1 C. Broth With Next 6 Ingredients in Heavy Medium Saucepan. Cover & Simmer Until Turnips & Apple Are Tender, About 30 Min. Drain Off Any Liquid & Reserve. Halve Potatoes And Scoop Flesh Into Saucepan With Turnip Mixture. Mash To Lumpy Texture. Mix in 1 t. Oleo, Salt & Pepper. Cook Completely. Maintain Oven At 425 Degrees. Stuff Turnip Mixture Into Cavities Of Hens. Skewer & Lace Closed. Truss Hens To Hold Shape. Heat Clarified Butter in Large Heavy Skillet Over High Heat. Pat Hens Dry. Add To Skillet And Brown On All Sides, 6 To 8 Min. Transfer Hens To Platter. Pour Calvados Into Skillet. Boil Until Reduced To Rich Brown Glaze, Scraping Up Any Browned Bits, About 20 Seconds. Mix in Remaining 3/4 C. Broth, Apple Juice And Any Liquid Reserved From Turnips. Boil Until Thickened Slightly, 4 To 5 Min. Return Hens To Skillet, Breast Side Up. Baste Generously With Pan Liquid. Bake Until Hens Are Tender When Pierced With Fork, Basting Every 10 Min., About 30 Min. Cook Hens 15 Min., Basting Frequently With Pan Drippings. Remove Pins And String. Split Each Hen Lengthwise. Transfer To Heated Platter. Garnish With Apple Wedges And Watercress. Preheat Oven At 425.

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Braised Cornish Hens

1/4 ts Grated Nutmeg
3 (1 Lb) Cornish Game Hens
 Cubes
1/8 ts Rosemary
1/2 ts Marjoram
1/4 c Calvados, Applejack OR
1 ts Oleo, Unsalted
 Peeled & Cut Into 1/2 in.
2 tb Clarified Butter
 Appple
14 oz Turnips, Peeled & Cut Into
1 3/4 c Chicken broth
7 oz (1) Golden Delicious Apple,
 Watercress
 Red And Green Skinned
 Brandy
1/2 c Unsweetened Apple Juice
1 ts Salt
12 oz Baking Potatoes
1/2 1/2 in. Cubes
1/4 ts Thyme
 Wedges

Position Rack in Center Of Oven & Bake Potatoes Until Tender, About45 Min.   Meanwhile, Combine 1 C. Broth With Next 6 Ingredients in Heavy Medium  Saucepan. Cover & Simmer Until Turnips & Apple Are Tender, About 30 Min.  Drain Off Any Liquid & Reserve. Halve Potatoes And Scoop Flesh Into  Saucepan With Turnip Mixture.  Mash To Lumpy Texture. Mix in 1 t. Oleo,  Salt & Pepper.  Cook Completely. Maintain Oven At 425 Degrees. Stuff Turnip  Mixture Into Cavities Of Hens. Skewer & Lace Closed. Truss Hens To Hold  Shape.  Heat Clarified Butter in Large Heavy Skillet Over High Heat. Pat  Hens Dry.  Add To Skillet And Brown On All Sides, 6 To 8 Min. Transfer Hens  To Platter.  Pour Calvados Into Skillet. Boil Until Reduced To Rich Brown  Glaze, Scraping Up Any Browned Bits, About 20 Seconds. Mix in Remaining 3/4  C. Broth, Apple Juice And Any Liquid Reserved From Turnips. Boil Until  Thickened Slightly, 4 To 5 Min. Return Hens To Skillet, Breast Side Up.  Baste Generously With Pan Liquid. Bake Until Hens Are Tender When Pierced  With Fork, Basting Every 10 Min., About 30 Min.   Cook Hens 15 Min., Basting Frequently With Pan Drippings. Remove Pins And  String.  Split Each Hen Lengthwise. Transfer To Heated Platter. Garnish  With Apple Wedges And Watercress. Preheat Oven At 425.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (317g)
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings

Calories: 82
Calories from Fat: 12 (15%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 1.3g	2 %
	Saturated Fat 0.7g	3 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 2.5mg		1 %
Sodium 286.8mg		10 %
Potassium 360.7mg		9 %
Total Carbohydrate 18.1g		5 %
	Dietary Fiber 2.4g	9 %
	Sugars, other 15.7g
Protein 2.2g		3 %
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Calories per serving: 82

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