Cornish hen
Cornish Hen recipes have been around for centuries. The bird is native to Cornwall, England and was brought to the United States by English settlers in the 1600s. The Cornish Hen is a smaller version of the chicken and is usually roasted. The bird is often served with potatoes and vegetables.
The first known recipe for Cornish Hen was published in the 18th century. The dish was made with a bird that was roasted and then served with a sauce made from its own blood. This recipe is not for the faint of heart!
In the 19th century, the Cornish Hen was introduced to America. The bird quickly became a popular menu item in restaurants and households across the country. Recipes for the dish vary, but the most popular method is to roast the bird.
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Recipes
Butterflied Cornish Hens with Sage Butter
- olive oil
- salt
- lemon
- butter
- bacon
- cornish game hen
- sage
Orange-Glazed Cornish Hens
- navel orange
- gravy
- orange marmalade
- butter
- worcestershire sauce
- cornish game hen
- stuffing
Moroccan-Style Cornish Hens with Couscous
- lemons juice
- pepper
- salt
- cilantro
- paprika
- onion
- grain couscou
- raisin
- cumin
- cornish hen
- olive oil
Herby Roasted Cornish Hens
- fennel seed
- sweet
- grain mustard
- dijon mustard
- black
- fines herbe
- shallot
- garlic
- rosemary
- cornish game hen
- red pepper flake
Butterflied Cornish Hens with Fine Herb Gremolata
- salt
- chervil
- chive
- parsley
- tarragon
- garlic
- lemon zest
- olive oil
- rock cornish game hen
Roast Cornish Hens
- creole seasoning
- italian seasoning
- garlic
- white wine
- lemon juice
- chicken stock
- bay leaf
- lemon
- rosemary
- garlic butter
- cornish game hen
- onion
- thyme
- olive oil
- salt
Butterflied Cornish Hens with Fine Herb Gremolata
- salt
- chervil
- chive
- parsley
- tarragon
- garlic
- lemon zest
- olive oil
- rock cornish game hen
Roasted Cornish Hens with Morels and Leeks
- pepper
- chicken stock
- riesling
- tarragon
- vegetable oil
- water
- morel
- hot paprika
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- butter
- leek
- cornish hen
- salt
Brick Cornish Hens
- salt
- romesco
- lemon
- olive oil
- butter
- black peppercorn
- bay leaf
- cornish game hen
- thyme
- garlic
- garlic
- parsley
- tarragon
Bulgur, Herb, and Feta Stuffed Cornish Hens
- tomato couli
- black pepper
- white wine vinegar
- garlic
- egg
- chicken stock
- greek feta
- olive oil
- dill
- parsley
- mint
- olive oil
- salt
- salt
- pine nut
- garlic
- grain bulgur
- cornish game hen
- tomato
- green onion
Adobo-Style Cornish Hens
- salt
- jasmine rice
- onion
- black peppercorn
- canola oil
- sugar
- white vinegar
- bay leaf
- green onion
- cornish game hen
- soy sauce
- garlic
Tandoor-Style Grilled Chickens or Cornish Hens Recipe
- onion
- achiote
- coriander seed
- turmeric
- lemon juice
- cilantro
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- yogurt
- ginger
- cumin
- paprika
- lemon
- cornish game hen
- garlic
Braised Cornish Hen with Apricots and Dates
- lime juice
- olive oil
- salt
- chicken stock
- apricot
- white wine
- date
- orange liqueur
- sugar
- thyme
- bay leaf
- rock cornish hen
Roast Cornish Hen With Agretti
- olive oil
- pepper
- salt
- lemon zest
- agretti
- parsley
- mustard
- stale bread
- cornish hen
- rosemary
- thyme
- garlic
- white wine
- lard
Easy Cran-Orange Cornish Hens
- orange juice
- brown sugar
- rosemary
- salt
- cranberry juice
- black pepper
- cornstarch
- cornish hen
- butter
Juicy Air-Fryer Cornish Hens
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
- lemon pepper seasoning
- paprika
- cornish game hen
- everything seasoning
- salt seasoning
Roast Cornish Hens with Panzanella Stuffing
- black pepper
- butter
- salt
- loaf sourdough
- tomato
- rosemary
- cornish hen
- olive oil
- garlic
- parsley
Grilled Cornish Hens with Lemon and Rosemary Recipe
- juice
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil
- rosemary
- garlic
- cornish hen
Soy-Ginger-Lacquered Cornish Hens
- cornish hen
- salt
- garlic
- sesame oil
- ginger
- soy sauce
- mirin
- green onion
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- garlic
- cornish game hen
Staple Ingredients
- salt 53%
Usual Ingredients
- cornish game hen 42%
- garlic 42%
Rarey Ingredients
- olive oil 37%