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Valentine's Day: Cornish Hens in Champagne w/Sherried Rice

Source of Recipe

recipegoldmine.com


List of Ingredients

2 Cornish hens
1 lemon
Salt and pepper
Paprika
2 T. butter, melted
1 C. whole seedless grapes
1 1/2 C. champagne
4 C. salted water
1/4 C. long grain rice
1 T. butter
1 T. sherry




Recipe

Wash hens and pat dry. Halve lemon and rub cut surfaces over hens. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. Place in roasting pan. Stuff each cavity with grapes. Secure with wooden picks. Brush hens with melted butter and pour champagne over hens. Roast according to timetable on packaging label. Pour pan juices over.

Bring salted water to boil. Add rice and boil uncovered 10 minutes. Drain and return to pan. Add melted margarine and sherry. Serve with hens.

YIELD: 2 Servings