Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Cranberry Glaze

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   Prepare the glaze: Combine cranberries and wine in saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

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   Stir in honey and continue to simmer 2 minutes.

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   Strain glaze, stir in oil and set aside.

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   Prepare the game hens and stuffing: Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, add onion, celery and cranberries.

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   Saute for 3 minutes.

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   Add sauteed mixture to the French bread cubes.

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   Let cool.

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   Stir in chicken broth, parsley, sage, thyme, 1/4 Tsp.

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   salt and 1/8 Tsp.

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    pepper.

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    Stuff game hens with the stuffing and tie drumsticks together with kitchen string.

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    Place hens in a roasting pan.

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    Brush some of glaze over each game hen and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.

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    Place in a preheated 450 degree oven for 20 minutes.

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    Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue roasting for 45 minutes longer.

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    Baste hens with glaze and sprinkle with salt and pepper (salt& pepper is optional, I didn't do it) twice more during the cooking time.

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    Remove hens from oven and let rest 5 minutes.

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    Cut strings and serve.

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