*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          CORNISH HENS AND GRAVY

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       bn           Parsley
     1/2   c            Water
   1       c            Whipping cream
                        Salt & pepper to taste
   2       ea           Cornish hens
   2       ea           Pats butter (abt. 2 oz.+)
     1/2                Stick of oleo or butter

     Rub salt and pepper inside and out on Cornish hens.
  Place 1 pat of butter in each.  Divide parsley in half
  and stuff cavity of each hen. This is your tenderizer.
  
     Brown hens in 1/2 stick oleo over medium heat in
  heavy Dutch oven.  Turn fire to low.  Add water and
  cover.  Cook 45 min.  Remove hens and add whipping
  cream to remaining liquid.  Stir until thickened.  The
  parsley can be removed for separate vegetable dish if
  desired.
  
     The hens are very tender and delicious served with
  this special gravy.
 


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