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Excellent recipe. I basted the hens with apricot fruit roll melted in chicken broth and Sauvignon Blanc. Try it.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/29\/2011 08:04","GUID":"b0ead27f7a034d65aa959c4ec6f66841","MemberId":5574997,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gelychef","SubmittedDate":"01\/29\/2011 08:04"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/07\/2010 17:00","GUID":"916d4d4fadcb4968ae8944ef323502ab","MemberId":5661783,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"bchisholm04","SubmittedDate":"12\/07\/2010 17:00"},{"Comment":"
In our efforts of a desiring a more healthier eating lifestyle, My wife and I bought the magazine taste of home, and was browsing. We found this recipe and wanted to try something different and light, we had never tried hens before, so although both nervous at first we decided lets go for it. And OH MY GOD, we were quite pleased. My family of 4 kids included all LOVED it!!! The taste impeccable, with the honey and the friut stuffing combined, awesome... we ate the entire hen, and are trying it again for family and friends on Thanksgiving. Thanks Taste Recipess<\/p>
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