INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

cornish game hens, 1/2'd lengthwise, backbones removed 1/4 tsp.  dried
basil 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly  ground
pepper 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 1 tbsp. olive oil 2  shallots,
finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine  Preheat oven to 350o. Season
hens w/ basil, oregano, salt & pepper.  In a large frying pan, melt
butter in oil over moderately high heat.  Add hens & saute, turning
once, 4 minutes a side, until browned.  Transfer to a small baking
dish. Add shallots to pan, reduce heat to  low & saute until soft, 1
1/2 minutes. Add white wine & bring to a  boil, scraping up browned
bits from bottom of pan. Pour over hens.  Cover w/ foil & bake 20
minutes, basting occasionally w/ pan juices.  Reduce heat to 425o,
uncover & bake 5 minutes until hens are tender &  skin is crisp.  Prep:
20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster
collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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