4 frozen Cornish hens, about 1 lb. each
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. honey
2 c. dry Marsala wine
1/2 c. chopped onion

Defrost Cornish hens. Remove giblets from hens; rinse hens and pat dry. Rub cavities with salt. Melt butter in a 1 quart glass measuring cup in microwave oven, about 30 seconds at high. Stir in flour, honey, Marsala and onion. Cook uncovered in microwave for 4 minutes at high, or until sauce comes to boiling and is thickened; stir after 2 minutes, then every minute.

Tie legs and tail together with cotton thread. Cover ends of wings and legs with aluminum foil. Place hens breasts side down on a microwave oven safe platter. Cover with waxed paper. Cook in microwave 8 minutes at high.

Remove foil, turn hens over and brush with Marsala mixture. Cook covered in microwave oven 11 minutes at high, or until tender. Remove from oven. Cover with foil and let stand 15-20 minutes before serving.

Serves 4.