1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
1/4 chopped parsley
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
cloves, saffron and salt, to taste
4 Rock Cornish game hens, 1 to 1 1/4 lbs each
water, as needed
1 cup honey
parsley and woodruff, *for garnish, optional
1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and parsley. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is softened.
2. Stir in raisins and spices. Season game hens inside and out with onion mixture. Place game hens on rack in roasting pan.
3. Roast in preheated 375 degree F oven 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Pour enough water in bottom of pan to measure 1/2 inch. Spread honey over game hens to coat.
4. Return to oven; reduce heat to 350 degrees F. Roast 15 minutes or until hens are tender and golden brown.
5. Remove hens to heated serving platter and keep warm. Adjust thickness of pan juices and correct seasoning as desired. Generously spoon over game hens. Garnish with parsley and woodruff, if desired.
