LEMON-SPICE CORNISH HENS 
4 fresh Cornish hens, each 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs.
2 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. honey
Grated rind and juice of 1 med. lemon
1 lg. cove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. each: dry mustard, curry powder

Wash and dry hens; with string tie together the drumsticks of each; turn wings back.

Mix oil, honey, grated lemon rind, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, and curry powder in small bowl. Brush some of mixture over hens. Put hens in 13x9 inch baking dish. Pour remaining oil-honey mixture over them. Bake at 350 degrees, basting occasionally, 1 hour, or until tender. Remove string from drumsticks. Put hens on individual hot plates. Skim fat from drippings in pan and pour remainder over hens. Serve at once.

 

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