Bronzed Birds
3 game hens (about 20 oz. each) 2 cloves garlic 1 t. salt 1/2 t. freshly ground black peppoer 1/4 c. honey 1/4 c. Gran Marnier or Bourbon 1/2 c. butter, melted Place hens in shallow baking pan. Crush garlic with salt, then combine with all remaining ingredients. Brush hens generously and bake (uncovered) at 350 until bronzed, about 35-40 minutes, basting often.
You can also "doctor up" a package of Uncle Ben's White and Wild Rice Mix and stuff the birds before baking. Add sauteed celery and onion, a dash of poultry seasoning, maybe some chopped pecans and (if you use Gran Marnier on the birds) a touch of orange zest.
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