Impress your guests with these elegant cornish hens, glazed with Grand Marnier and baked to perfection.

Impress your guests with these elegant cornish hens, glazed with Grand Marnier and baked to perfection. Serve with fruited wild rice and a trio of fresh vegetables on the side.

Your Menu: Serves 6

Honey-Baked Cornish Hens
Creme Caramel with Fresh Raspberry Sauce

Test Kitchen Tips:

Use a large sharp knife to halve the hens, or ask your butcher to do it for you.

Make your day easier by making the dessert and sauces ahead.

Take advantage of the fresh strawberries this time of year and use them in the sauce for the dessert.

Shopping List for Cornish Hens:

• 3 1 1/4- to 1 1/2- pound Cornish game hens
• 1 bottle Grand Marnier or 1 orange
• 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 package sliced bacon
• 2 medium yellow summer squash
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 red onion
• 1 bottle dry white wine
• 1 wedge Parmesan cheese or 1 container grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Pantry Items:

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

Shopping List for Dessert:

• 2 oranges, lemons, or limes
• 2 pints half-and-half
• 1 jar cinnamon sticks
• 1 dozen eggs
• 2 pints fresh raspberries
• 1 6-ounce package semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1 pound butter
• 1 5-ounce can evaporated milk
• 1 8-ounce carton whipping cream

Equipment Needed:

For Cornish Hens

• cutting board and knife
• measuring cups and spoons
• shallow roasting pan
• small bowl
• pastry brush
• aluminum foil
• small saucepan
• wooden spoons
• fine shredder for shredding peel (optional)
• medium saucepan with lid
• medium skillet
• large skillet

For Dessert

• measuring cups and spoons
• heavy medium skillet
• wooden spoon
• 9-inch flan pan or 9x1 1/2-inch baking pan, or 6, 6-ounce custard cups
• vegetable peeler
• medium saucepan
• whisk
• medium bowl
• fine mesh strainer
• shallow roasting pan
• table knife
• food processor or blender
• electric mixer

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