Cornish Game Hens

• 2 Cornish hens (about 1-1/4 pounds each)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 dash paprika
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1/2 cup vermouth
• 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Remove skin from hens.
3. Cut each in half, discarding backbones.
4. Season on both sides with herbs and spices.
5. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil.
6. Saute hens about 4 minutes on each side.
7. Transfer to a baking dish.
8. Add garlic and shallots to skillet and saute for about 1 minute.
9. Add vermouth and orange juice and swirl to mix.
10. Pour over hens.
11. Cover dish with foil (release foil works great) and bake 20 minutes, basting a few times.
12. Increase oven temperture to 425 degrees, uncover baking dish and bake 5 minutes.
13. Garnish with parsley and almonds before serving.

cornish hens, dill weed, oregano, pepper, paprika, extra virgin olive oil, clove garlic, shallots, orange juice, parsley, blanched slivered almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cornish-game-hens-90185 (may not work)