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Here's a new and exciting dish that's easily prepared.
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It's especially delicious served with sesame noodles or your favorite rice pilaf.
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For an ideal meal without much effort, simply steam up some fresh snow peas to serve on the side.
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Rinse game hens and pat dry.
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Place in a bowl.
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Trim off wing tips, necks and any excess fat from the neck cavities.
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Place garlic and ginger in the bowl of a food processor; process until nearly smooth.
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Reserve.
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In another bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, peanut oil, orange juice and orange zest.
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Add the reserved garlic and ginger.
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Pour mixture over game hens to coat well.
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Let rest at room temperature for 4 hours, or refrigerate overnight, turning game hens in marinade 3 or 4 times.
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Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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Place game hens in a shallow roasting pan to fit.
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Pour marinade on top.
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Bake game hens 1 hour or until cooked through, basting every 15 minutes.
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Remove hens to a serving platter.
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Pour cooking juices into a small, heavy saucepan and boil over high heat for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
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Pour over the hens just before serving.
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NOTE: These birds can be served whole or, for smaller portions, are lovely split in half.
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Just be sure to remove the backbones and wing tips before preparing.
