Honey-Baked Cornish Hens Menu (Serves 6)

• Honey-Baked Cornish Hens
• Orange slices with honey and fresh mint
• Fat-free or lowfat milk

Test Kitchen Tip: To split the Cornish game hens, use kitchen scissors to cut the bird lengthwise in half through the breast and back bones.

Shopping List

• 3 1-1/4 to 1-1/2-pound Cornish game hens
• 1 package walnut pieces
• 1 6-ounce package long-grain-and-wild-rice mix
• 1 bunch celery
• 1 onion
• 1 pound butter
• 1 package pecan pieces
• 1 package raisins
• 1 8-ounce package sliced bacon
• 2 medium yellow summer squash
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 red onion
• 1 bottle dry white wine (such as Chardonnay or Chablis)
• 1 package finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 6 oranges
• bottle honey
• 1 package fresh mint
• 1 half-gallon fat-free or lowfat milk

Pantry Items

• peanut or cooking oil
• salt
• ground black pepper
• paprika
• olive oil
• dried thyme

Equipment Needed

• measuring cups and spoons
• Microplane® or fine shredder (optional, for orange peel)
• kitchen scissors
• shallow roasting pan
• small bowl
• pastry brush
• small saucepan
• medium saucepan
• medium skillet
• wooden spoon or silicone spatula
• large skillet

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