Honey Citrus Game Hens

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Barb Jernigan for this bit of food philosophy:

Courage is tasting the vegetable before making a face. - Bernard Waber

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This quick and easy dish will have people wondering how you got so
much flavor with so little effort.

Honey Citrus Game Hens

4-6 Cornish game hens
1-2 oranges, unpeeled, cut into wedges
2 lemons, unpeeled, cut into wedges
1/2 cup (125 ml) honey
1 Tbs (15 ml) grated orange zest
1 Tbs (15 ml) grated lemon zest
1 Tbs (15 ml) lemon juice
1 Tbs (15 ml) Dijon mustard
1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Stuff the game hens with the orange and lemon wedges and place in
a roasting pan. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and
brush the game hens with the mixture. Bake in a preheated 350F (180C)
oven until cooked through, about 45 minutes, basting with the honey
mixture once or twice during the cooking. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Thu Aug 4 11:40:43 2005