8 Cornish hens (14 oz. each)
1/2 c. melted butter
Wild Rice Stuffing (below)

Clean, wash and dry hens. Put stuffing lightly into body cavities. Skewer or sew the openings. Brush hens with melted butter and place breast side up on rack in shallow pan. Roast uncovered in 350 degree oven for 1 1/4 hours. After 45 minutes, turn hens, breast down and roast until golden brown. Brush occasionally with melted butter. Yield: 8 servings.

WILD RICE STUFFING:

1 c. uncooked wild rice
1/4 lb. butter
1 c. mushrooms, sliced
1 bunch green onions
1 c. chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt & pepper to taste

Cook rice according to directions on package. Place butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute mushrooms. Remove mushrooms. Add onions and celery and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, pepper and sauteed mushrooms. Mix thoroughly and stuff hens.