"I wanted to offer my guests a starred restaurant experience, so I decided to go all in. This recipe does take a bit of time and preparation, but the result of the game is totally worth it. That day was the famed International Suit-up Day, so sadly there are no pictures of the food as the photographer's attention was captivated by those 3 studs."
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)
Rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Lightly season hens with salt and pepper. Place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. Arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together wine, chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. Continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. Baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
Transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. Tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. Transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.
8 Cornish game hens
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, quartered
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup white wine
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Bag of Red Potatoes
Cream of Mushroom soup
Parsley
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Olive Oil
Heavy Cream
Standard Sharp Cheddar and White Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Flour
Crushed Seasoned Croutons