Herbed Cornish Hens Recipe

• 3 Rock Cornish hens, about 1 pound each
• 1 c. herb seasoned croutons
• 1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. vinegar
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme leaves or possibly 1/4 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, crushed

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Dry cavities of hens (don't rub cavities with salt).
3. Mix croutons and olives.
4. Stuff each hen loosely with 1/3 c. stuffing; fasten openings with skewers and lace shut with string.
5. Place hens, breast side up, in shallow baking pan.
6. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over hens.
7. Roast uncovered till hens are done, spooning lemon mix over hens every 20 min, about 2 hrs.
8. To serve, cut hens into halves along backbone from tail to neck.
9. Makes 6 servings.

cornish hens, herb seasoned croutons, olives, lemon juice, vinegar, vegetable oil, thyme, salt, clove garlic

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/herbed-cornish-hens-19846 (may not work)