Moroccan-style Cornish Game Hens

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Cornish	October 199	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Orange, thinly sliced
2		Cornish game hens, cut
		lengthwise in
		half
6	T	Chopped fresh cilantro
8		Garlic cloves, finely
		chopped
1 1/2	t	Ground cumin
1/2	c	Tawny Port
1/4	c	Olive oil
1/4	c	Balsamic vinegar or red wine
		vinegar
2	T	Honey
20		Whole pitted dates
10		Pitted green olives
1 1/4		aspoons cumin in bowl. Rub mixture all over hens. , aspoons cumin in bowl. Rub mixture all over hens. Whisk tawny

INSTRUCTIONS

Arrange orange slices in bottom of 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Top
with game hens. Mix 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped garlic and
Port, oil, vinegar and honey in small bowl. Pour over hens. Tuck  dates
and olives between hens. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and
refrigerate at least 12 hours or overnight, turning hens once.  Preheat
oven to 375F. Turn hens skin side up. Bake hens with marinade,  dates
and olives until hens are cooked through, basting occasionally,  about
40 minutes. Transfer hens, dates and olives to platter; discard  orange
slices. Pour pan juices into heavy small saucepan. Add  remaining 1/4
teaspoon cumin and boil until reduced to 1/2 cup,  whisking frequently,
about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.  Spoon some sauce over
hens. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons  chopped cilantro. Serve,
passing remaining sauce separately.  Serves 2.  Bon Appetit October
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