Roast Cornish Hens

• 1 tbsp. fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• kosher salt
• Pepper
• 3 Cornish game hens
• 2 pt. grape tomatoes
• 6 clove garlic
• 1/2 c. small olives
• 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Using a heavy pan, crush the fennel and coriander seeds; place them in a bowl.
2. Add the thyme, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and mix to combine.
3. Place the hens on a large rimmed baking sheet and rub with the spice mixture.
4. Arrange skin-side up and roast for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, garlic, and olives with the rosemary, remaining 2 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
6. Scatter the tomato mixture around the hens and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes more.

fennel seeds, coriander seeds, thyme, olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, cornish game hens, grape tomatoes, clove garlic, olives, fresh rosemary

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/roast-cornish-hens-recipe-wdy1213 (may not work)