{"id":49596,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/herb-stuffed-roasted-cornish-hens\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T09:20:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:20:16","slug":"herb-stuffed-roasted-cornish-hens","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/herb-stuffed-roasted-cornish-hens\/","title":{"rendered":"Roasted Cornish Game Hen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Date nights, birthdays and holidays call for extra-special dinners, but there\u2019s no need to learn a whole new cooking technique every time you want to take out the fine china dishes. That\u2019s why we love this recipe for roasted Cornish game hens: It\u2019s just as simple as making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sunday-s-best-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sunday-s-best-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">roast chicken<\/a> but swaps the general bird for petite, elegant and refined Cornish game hens. They\u2019re smaller and a bit more expensive than a whole chicken, but the tender meat and beautiful flavors reflect the price tenfold.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll show you step-by-step how to cook Cornish hens at home the right way. Pair this roasted Cornish hen recipe with elegant sides and you&#8217;ll have a memorable dinner whenever the night calls for it.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Cornish hen?<\/h2>\n<p>A Cornish game hen is a small type of chicken that weighs up to 2 pounds and is under five weeks old. These early days are when the chicken\u2019s meat is super tender and extra succulent\u2014even a little sweet. Their smaller size also cooks a lot faster than a roasted chicken, shaving off anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour.<\/p>\n<p>A Cornish game hen\u2019s name is a bit misleading. They\u2019re not game meat, they\u2019re not always hens (female birds) and they\u2019re not necessarily Cornish. Allow us to explain the latter: This bird was originally crossbred from Cornish chickens and White Plymouth Rock chickens. However, these pure-bred chickens are not likely found in the commercial chicken market anymore, except in private poultry farms that specifically raise these specialized breeds.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t let technicalities make you think these birds aren\u2019t special. Cornish game hens are well worth the price, and they\u2019ll probably be the juiciest, most tender roasted birds you\u2019ll ever eat. Save this recipe for an extra-special date night or holiday dinner.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Roasted Cornish Game Hen<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2140606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_FT25_42182_JR_0501_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Ingredients for Roasted Cornish Game Hen recipe on the counter\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cornish game hens:<\/strong> You\u2019ll need two Cornish game hens for this recipe, each weighing anywhere between 20 to 24 ounces. Cornish hens are usually available at high-quality grocery stores or specialty butchers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sage:<\/strong> Stuff fresh sage underneath the skin of the birds to really infuse the aromatics into the meat. If you can\u2019t find fresh sage, sprinkle dried sage into the butter, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic mixture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lemon:<\/strong> Bright and citrusy, lemon wedges are cooked inside of the birds for extra moisture and the refreshing aroma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green onions:<\/strong> Pungent green onions are cooked inside the birds and around the potatoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter and olive oil:<\/strong> A mixture of olive oil and melted butter crisp up the skin, making it nice and golden brown.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic:<\/strong> This roasted Cornish hen recipe is all about the aromatics, and of course that includes two cloves of freshly minced garlic!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potatoes:<\/strong> To bulk up this meal, red potatoes are roasted right alongside the Cornish hens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Place the sage under the skin<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Slide your fingers underneath the skin and gently lift the skin from the hen breasts, making sure the skin doesn\u2019t rip. Place the sage leaves under the skin.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Stuff the hens with aromatics<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2140664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_TOHVS21_42182_BL_10_12_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Inserting the lemon wedges and a third of the onions into the cavities\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Insert the lemon wedges and a third of the onions into the cavities. Tuck the wings under the hens so the wings don\u2019t burn.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Tie the legs<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2140665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_TOHVS21_42182_BL_10_12_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Using butcher\u2019s twine, tied the legs of each hen together with a simple knot\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-butchers-twine\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-butchers-twine\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">butcher\u2019s twine<\/a>, tie the legs of each hen together with a simple knot.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Coat the skin<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2140668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_TOHVS21_42182_BL_10_12_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic spooned all over the hens\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place the Cornish hens in a small greased roasting pan. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Spoon half the mixture all over the hens, then sprinkle the hens with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Bake the hens<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2140666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_TOHVS21_42182_BL_10_12_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Placed the potatoes and remaining onions in the pan and all around the birds.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bake the Cornish hens for 30 minutes. Without turning the oven off, take the roasting pan out of the oven and place the potatoes and remaining onions in the pan and all around the birds.<\/p>\n<p>Brush the hens with the remaining butter mixture, and continue baking until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170\u00b0 to 175\u00b0 and the potatoes are tender, 40 to 45 minutes longer.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Serve!<\/h3>\n<p>Remove the hens and place them on a serving platter. Stir the potatoes and onions to coat with the pan drippings. Serve the vegetables with the hens and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> We always recommend letting meat rest for 10 minutes. It allows the juices to redistribute in the hens so they don\u2019t drip out as soon as you cut into them, creating dry meat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2140609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_FT25_42182_JR_0501_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Roasted Cornish Game Hen served on a white plate with silverware kept on side\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Play with the spices:<\/strong> While this roasted Cornish game hen recipe already uses sage, there is a ton more room for more herbs\u2014even spices! Add thyme, rosemary, marjoram or tarragon to the hens. Garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and cayenne make great spice additions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go for a glaze:<\/strong> Add a sweet and tangy flavor to each roasted Cornish hen by baking on a glaze, such as with our autumnal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/apple-butter-barbecued-roasted-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/apple-butter-barbecued-roasted-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">apple-butter barbecue roasted chicken<\/a> or this sweet, sour and smoky <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/balsamic-roast-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/balsamic-roast-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">baked balsamic chicken<\/a> recipe. Just make sure to stay with the baking time in this recipe since Cornish game hens take much less time to cook than whole chickens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Utilize citrus:<\/strong> My favorite ingredient to cook with is citrus fruit. I find that it is an under-utilized ingredient but is super easy to use and makes a huge impact on flavor. We have tons of roasted chicken recipes that use citrus in ways that can be incorporated into this recipe. Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/citrus-herb-roast-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/citrus-herb-roast-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">citrus-herb roast chicken<\/a> that uses both lemons and oranges, this sweet-yet-bright <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-lime-roasted-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/honey-lime-roasted-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">honey-lime roasted chicken<\/a> or this super unique brunch beverage-inspired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mimosa-roasted-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mimosa-roasted-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">mimosa roasted chicken<\/a> that actually contains champagne and orange juice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Roasted Cornish Game Hen<\/h2>\n<p>Once the Cornish game hens have cooled to room temperature, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for one month.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you make roasted Cornish game hen ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can make this roasted Cornish hen recipe ahead of time. Bake the hens, allow them to cool to room temperature, wrap them in storage wrap or place them in an airtight container, and stick them in the fridge.<\/p>\n<p>To reheat, bake the Cornish hens at 350\u00b0 for about 25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat reads 165\u00b0.<\/p>\n<h2>Roasted Cornish Game Hen Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2140608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_FT25_42182_JR_0501_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Roasted Cornish Game Hen served on a white plate with some vegetables and silverware kept on side\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Do I cover Cornish hens while roasting?<\/h3>\n<p>No, keep the Cornish hens uncovered so their skin can get nice and crispy! However, if the skin is getting a little too brown and your hens haven\u2019t finished cooking, tent aluminum foil around the birds to protect the skin.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I serve Cornish hens?<\/h3>\n<p>You can serve two people their own Cornish game hen, or you can cut each Cornish game hen in half to make four servings and bulk up the plate with extra sides. Cut up the hens just as you would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-carve-a-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-carve-a-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">carve a chicken<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They are delicious hot from the oven but can also be nibbled on as a cold snack.<\/p>\n<h3>What sides should I serve with Cornish hens?<\/h3>\n<p>Myriad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/sides-for-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/sides-for-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">sides go great with roast chicken<\/a>, and with roasted Cornish hen! If you\u2019re trying to bulk out the dish, serve hearty sides like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttery-rolls\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/buttery-rolls\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">buttery dinner rolls<\/a>, risotto, roasted root vegetables, or omit the red potatoes and make cheesy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/simple-au-gratin-potatoes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/simple-au-gratin-potatoes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">au gratin potaotes<\/a> or creamy mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n<p>If you just need a simple, light side, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/arugula-salad-with-shaved-parmesan\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/arugula-salad-with-shaved-parmesan\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">arugula salad<\/a> is a go-to and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/glazed-carrot-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/glazed-carrot-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">glazed carrots<\/a> round out the meal perfectly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an elegant dinner for two, we suggest these Cornish hen recipe. As a bonus, the crisp, tasty potatoes cook right alongside the meat. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7955,"featured_media":2140474,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304162,304523,304423,304333,304328,307353,304292,304430,304338,304515,303966,304408,304368,303887,306848,304268,307307,304458,324623,304238,304150,303883,304468],"categories-v2":[308500,309439,308888,308821,308991,308984,308481,310386,308305,308830,308992,308880,308495,308813,308745,308478,309603,259483,310342,308865,309177,339175,309434,308476,308875],"coauthors":[342012],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Herb-Brined Cornish Game Hens","post_link":"\/recipes\/herb-brined-cornish-game-hens\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Herb-Brined-Cornish-Game-Hens_EXPS_TOHVP25_224491_MF_02_13_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Stuffed Cornish Game 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Tuck the wings under the hens so the wings don\u2019t burn.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_TOHVS21_42182_BL_10_12_1.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Tie the legs","text":"Using butcher\u2019s twine, tie the legs of each hen together with a simple knot.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_TOHVS21_42182_BL_10_12_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Coat the skin","text":"Place the Cornish hens in a small greased roasting pan. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Spoon half the mixture all over the hens, then sprinkle the hens with salt and pepper.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_TOHVS21_42182_BL_10_12_3.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake the hens","text":"Bake the Cornish hens for 30 minutes. Without turning the oven off, take the roasting pan out of the oven and place the potatoes and remaining onions in the pan and all around the birds. Brush the hens with the remaining butter mixture, and continue baking until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170\u00b0 to 175\u00b0 and the potatoes are tender, 40 to 45 minutes longer.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_TOHVS21_42182_BL_10_12_4.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Serve!","text":"Remove the hens and place them on a serving platter. Stir the potatoes and onions to coat with the pan drippings. Serve the vegetables with the hens and enjoy! Editor\u2019s Tip: We always recommend letting meat rest for 10 minutes. It allows the juices to redistribute in the hens so they don\u2019t drip out as soon as you cut into them, creating dry meat.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roasted-Cornish-Game-Hen_FT25_42182_JR_0501_4.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"2 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Val Goodrich"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 984 calories","fatContent":"68g fat (22g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"381mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"1239mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"29g carbohydrate (3g sugars","fiberContent":"4g fiber)","proteinContent":"64g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.9473686,"reviewCount":19,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Herb-Stuffed Roasted Cornish Hens","description":"Check out this video for how to make Herb-Stuffed Roasted Cornish Hens","thumbnailUrl":["http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/5D3kTNWe\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"","duration":"P0DT0H0M2S","contentUrl":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/5D3kTNWe-IFfy1PC6.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCar"},"reviewBody":"These were very good.  To the previous poster who is alarmed at the calorie count...DON'T MAKE IT THEN!  I have to watch my calorie intake so I just used olive oil on mine and removed the skin upon eating. Even without the skin, it was delicious (I never eat the skin on chicken either, just a personal preference).  But my husband, son and daughters ate it as is and loved it.   Making them again on Christmas Eve.  Thank you for the recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBucket"},"reviewBody":"This is a terrific recipe!  Instead of using the red potatoes, I made a batch of sage stuffing.  I put it around the hens and baked them just like they said to bake the red potatoes.  It was awesome!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenTeepee"},"reviewBody":"AMEN!!  grammadi!!  Portion control is all that's needed to cut down the number of calories, and fat grams.  Obviously, we all know how to read.  If the calories and fat grams bother you, don't make the recipe, it isn't necessary to point those things out to the rest of us...we can read, too.  This recipe was excellent...my family of 4 ate one bird...now do the math.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldElephant"},"reviewBody":"Hal47, You are right. Don't eat it. Get real, my family portion is Half a Cornish Hen ea. They put aside what they won't eat. They're sure to finish it off later. Heavens sakes it Christmas. You can heat up a lean Cuisine!!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenWeights"},"reviewBody":"This a great dish just as written!  If someone (and you know who you are)  isnt smart enough to read sodium amounts then dont make it or eat it. Some people never learn if you cant say something good then say nothing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldTree"},"reviewBody":"Growing up my mom always made Cornish Hens for Christmas. I have carried on the tradition and these were a wondeful treat when I made them last year.  I am definitely going to make them again this year and my daughters are now grown and now making them, too!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldChefHat"},"reviewBody":"My family and I loved this recipe! I only had dried sage, so I added 2 tablespoons to the butter mix. I didn\u2019t make the potatoes so I used all of the sauce on the hens. I used a 1\/4 of the lemon to fill the cavity. 30 minutes into roasting I added white wine. The results were amazing. I normally would feed 4 people with 2 hens but my boyfriend and I Each ate 1 hen. I served with rice-a-roni, cranberry sauce, and seasoned mushrooms.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeScooter"},"reviewBody":"I must agree with the previous users, commonsense is required. The recipe states that it yields 2-4 servings. Hello, that would mean a person would have either one or half of one of the hens. The nutritional amount listed would be for those individuals who would eat one entire hen. As for my family, we too feed four people with one hen. We love cornish game hens, and use lemon and sage in a large number of our recipes. We also only use real butter. We fully believe that natural products are better for us than man-made artificial ones. My college biology teacher warned us of the dangers of transfat in 1990. Just because an item says 0 transfat, you can't believe it. The FDA allows manufacturers to list 0 if a serving has .5 grams or less per serving. Read labels people.If you are concerned about the calories, make adaptations. Use less butter, or if you are one of those individuals that believes in the merits of margarine, then use that. You can use no butter or margarine at all, and make a vinaigrette out of the lemon and herbs to baste the hens with. Use less salt. Sea salt has much more flavor than table salt, therefore you automatically need to use less. After cooked, remove the skin from the hens and discard it. I wouldn't due it prior to cooking because the bird would be to dry. Instead of potatoes which are a natural starchy food, roast vegetables such as asparagus or brussel sprouts; or add various squashes. Whatever suits your tastes. Remember, none of these recipes are carved in granite. Use them as a foundation and then adapt. Personally, we don't roast the hens. We cook them on the rotisserie and baste them. We also add a bit of rubbed sage into the butter mixture as well as the cavity of the bird. We love it. Trial and error is how all recipes were developed over time as we learned about new foods. There are still so many wonderful flavor combinations out there to discover. When you discover your signature dish, please share with us all. We all have that gift down inside of us.Danny Kaye once said: If you're not cooking with joy, happiness and love, you're not cooking well.May we all \"cook well\".","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenLobster"},"reviewBody":"Totally agree with grammadi323 and cactus lady! These were delicious!  I have said this before: I am disgusted with the \"reviewers\" who put down someone's recipe because of their own \"better than thou\" standards. \"Reviewers\" is intentionally in parentheses because these people never try the recipes, they can only make disparaging remarks. I do ASSURE you that once in awhile, eating a tasty, calorie\/sodium\/or fat laden \"dish\" will NOT kill you. If you can recognize that perhaps it is not healthy, enough to make a comment on it, than I would ASSUME you would know how to make it suit your needs. I really wish TOH WOULD NOT let you naysayers comment on a recipe unless you have tried it and perhaps listed what YOU did to make it healthier!!!! So thank you, TOH, for giving some of us a new recipe to try. LOVE TOH!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenChefHat"},"reviewBody":"I am stunned when people cannot make the recipe work for their needs... the calorie count is up to YOUR portions and YOU are in control of that!!it's Christmas...not the other 364 days.... we can be smarter then... for now... enjoy these lovely little morsels!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFries"},"reviewBody":"A big hit for the Christmas dinner!! Everyone loved them!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanProcessor"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful!!!  Very tasty and one hen fed two of us.  This is a great dish that works out so well.  I added some colorful bell peppers to the potatos as my husband not like green onions......it was wonderful! The pesentation was even prettier (hoilday colors?)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueScissors"},"reviewBody":"So yummy, am going to share with family and friends.. Thanks","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePopsicle"},"reviewBody":"I found what I am making for Christmas!!!Thank You!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCandy"},"reviewBody":"Yum!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-03-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBone"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely delish!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCherries"},"reviewBody":"I am not allowed stuffing or rice so this was an excellent alternative.  I cooked it my Nuwave oven and it came out great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"Cornish game hens are excellent and there are so many ways to season them.  They also make your dinner seem so very Special  .... and it is.  The Fresh Market has this Italian Seasoning that is so wonderful (and great on so many different things too ... pork, steaks, hamburgers). I also infuse my olive oil with different herbs and it makes a world of difference.  Sweet Basil, garlic, rosemary.  Bottles of infused olive oil makes a reall nice gift to those you know enjoy cooking and cooking well.You can also infuse your butter with garlic by just flattening the garlic and micro on reduced heat until you hear the garlic popping.  Once you try this you will use this often.  (like in garlic mashed potatoes.)Enjoy !!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleWrench"},"reviewBody":"To all those \"commonsense is required\"!!! cooks out there, you \"KNOW how much your family can or cannot eat at a meal. So fix as many birds your family needs. If you use \"commonsense is required\" and eat portions that are healthy for you eat and enjoy sensibly.This goes to \"Maiden Fair\" you just as well take all the meat off the bones and feed it to the dog and eat the bones if you are that concerned about how the bird is prepared. jensenal","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Herb-Stuffed Roasted Cornish Hens","description":"Check out this video for how to make Herb-Stuffed Roasted Cornish Hens","url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/5D3kTNWe-IFfy1PC6.mp4","duration":"2m37s","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/dam-cdn.tmb.orangelogic.com\/AssetLink\/24y66k45meswj0284mdj3n414077448y.jpg","advertising":"","jw_id":"5D3kTNWe","jw_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/5D3kTNWe-IFfy1PC6.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/5D3kTNWe\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"2021-11-05T00:00:00"},"rms_legacy_id":"42182","romance_copy_dek":"If you know how to make a roast chicken, you know how to make its elevated and more sophisticated cousin: roasted Cornish game hen. 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They are delicious hot from the oven but can also be nibbled on as a cold snack.\r\n<h3>What else can you serve with Cornish hens? <\/h3>You can serve myriad things with Cornish game hens, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/herbed-rice-pilaf\/\">rice pilaf<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/glazed-ranch-carrots\/\">glazed carrots<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/no-fuss-rolls\/\">dinner rolls<\/a>!<h3>Can you make Cornish hens ahead of time? <\/h3>Yes, you can make Cornish game hens ahead of time. 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