8 Cornish hens (14 oz. each)
Wild rice stuffing
8 tbsp. butter, melted

Place stuffing lightly into body cavities of hens. Skewer or sew openings. Truss. Brush with butter and place breast side up on rack in shallow pan. Roast uncovered in 350 degree oven about 1 1/4 hours. After 45 minutes turn breast side down and roast until brown. Brush occasionally with butter.

WILD RICE STUFFING:

1 c. uncooked wild rice
1 c. sliced mushrooms
8 tbsp. butter, melted
1 bunch green onions, minced
3/4 c. chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. minced parsley
Salt and pepper

Cook rice according to directions on package. Saute mushrooms in butter 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms; add onions and celery; cook 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, parsley, cooked rice, salt, pepper and mushrooms. Mix thoroughly and stuff hens.

Serves 8.