Cornish Hen Recipes

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Juicy Air-Fryer Cornish Hens

This easy air-fryer recipe will help you put a gourmet meal on the table with little fuss. It's perfect for weeknights! — Katrina Adams, Mount Olive, Alabama

Pineapple-Stuffed Cornish Hens

My mother brought this recipe back with her from Hawaii about 25 years ago. The tender meat, pineapple-coconut stuffing and...


Contest-Winning Orange-Glazed Cornish Hens

This is a wonderfully elegant entree to serve at a cozy dinner party for four. Your guests will think you...


Cornish Hen Under a Brick

Classic Mediterranean flavors such as lemon, garlic and olive oil are used to season this tender hen. It's then seared...


Grilled Cornish Hens

Elevate your next dinner party by serving classically elegant grilled Cornish hens. Wonderfully tender, savory...

Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens

These savory Cornish hens are a tasty twist on the conventional bird. Filled with a well-seasoned stuffing, they make perfect...


Cornish Hens with Potatoes

This special slow-cooked dinner is delicious. I serve it with green beans and French bread. —Deborah Randall, Abbeville, Louisiana

Glazed Cornish Hens with Pecan-Rice Stuffing

Cornish hens bake up with a lovely golden brown shine when they are basted with my sweet and tangy glaze....


Cornish Game Hens

Herb-brined Cornish game hens can be a centerpiece to any dinner, whether fancy or every day. The crispy skin and...


Cornish Hens

I like this recipe for Cornish hens because it’s easy to do and a delicious entrée for two. The basting...


Herb-Roasted Game Hens

These golden Cornish hens, shown at right, are seasoned with basil, sage and thyme for plenty of flavor. They're simple...

Cornish Game Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing

These cornish game hens with wild rice stuffing are easier to make than they may seem. Follow the recipe as...


Tender Stuffed Cornish Hens

I first served these hens at Thanksgiving one year when only a few of us gathered to celebrate the holiday....


Barbecued Cornish Hens

I came up with this recipe when I was just a teenager and have made it quite often since then....


Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens

Now that I've retired from nursing, I have more time to cook and read. My husband loves Cornish hens made...


Roasted Cornish Hens with Vegetables

Roasting simply seasoned Cornish game hens and vegetables in one pan results in a full-flavored meal in one.—Lily Julow, Lawrenceville,...

Cornish Game Hens for Two

“These hens taste wonderful. They’re just the right thing to serve when you’re having company over. Your guest will think...


Cornish Hens with Wild Rice and Celery

Stuffed with a succulent combination of wild rice, mushrooms and dried cranberries, these golden hens are sure to become a...


Honey-Glazed Hens with Fruit Stuffing

“My husband really likes Cornish hens, so I searched for a recipe I could use during the holidays that dressed...


Herbed Cornish Hens

The refreshing sauce Mom makes with thyme, lemon juice and butter gives these Cornish hens savory flavor throughout. The seasonings...


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Roasted Cornish Game Hen

If you know how to make a roast chicken, you know how to make its elevated and more sophisticated cousin:...


Baked Cornish Hens

Make it easy on yourself--bake Cornish hens with a simple wild rice, dried apricot and almond stuffing all in one...


Cornish Hens with Rice Dressing

THIS IS a perfect main dish when you're cooking for two. I've even used these hens as a stand-in for...


Cornish Hens with Wild Rice

This recipe started out as my grandmother's. My mother added the mushroom soup and the green peppers...I added the cheddar...


Cranberry-Glazed Cornish Hens

Oregon is noted for its cranberry production and has many bogs throughout the state. In the Northwest, we use cranberries...

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Cornish Hens Stuffed with Rice

These moist golden hens are a tradition at our house on Christmas Eve. We think the spiced rice stuffing with...


Stuffed Cornish Hens

With a golden and flavorful stuffing, these tender hens are a special-occasion entree perfect for two. —Wanda Jean Sain, Hickory,...


Stuffed Cornish Hens

Our recipe for stuffed Cornish hens includes an herby cornbread stuffing that you bake both with the bird and in...


Glazed Cornish Hens

If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday dinner table, our Test Kitchen experts suggest these...


Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens for Two

I found this easy recipe for Cornish hens and prepare it often for my family. The glaze keeps the hens...


Rice-Stuffed Cornish Hens

"I found this recipe in a cookbook many years ago, and it's become one of my favorites," reports Gloria Leiding...