Roasted Cornish Game Hens

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Rinse and dry the hens.
3. 3
   In the bowl of a mini food processor, add the mustard, wine, rosemary, thyme, oil, salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Pulse until all is a smooth paste. It will be more of a liquid form than a paste.
5. 5
   Place the hens in a little roasting pan and shmear the mixture all over the birds, under the skin, around the breasts, and into the cavity.
6. 6
   Roast, breast side down for 25 minutes then flip and roast for another 25-35 minutes, or until done.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven and let rest at least 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Cut each hen in half, down the breastbone, and serve with some sauce on top.