4 Cornish hens (1-1/2 lb ea)
1/4 c Brandy
1/2 c Unsweetened apple juice
1 ts Paprika
1 Raisin rice pilaf
Carrot curls & strips
Celery leaves (optional)
---------------------------------RICE PILAF---------------------------------
1/4 c Raisins
1/2 c Brandy
1 1/3 c Cooked wild rice
1 1/3 c Carrots; diced
2/3 c Celery; diced
1 ts Cinnamon
Vegetable cooking spray
Remove giblets from hens; discard. Rinse hens under cold, running
water & pat dry. Remove skin & trim excess fat. Split hens in half
lengthwise. Place hens, meaty side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
Combine brandy, apple juice, paprika in a bowl. Stir well. Brush
hens with mixture. Bake at 350 F for 1 hour or until juices run
clear, basting every 15 minutes. Serve with rasin-rice pilaf.
Garnish with carrot curls & strips & celery leaves.
