Soak a clay cooker in cold water 15 minutes. Meanwhile, clean, rinse and dry birds. Season inside and out with basil, thyme, salt and 1/2 tablespoon black pepper. Stuff birds with whole onions, garlic and parsley. Place in clay casserole. Add potatoes and... - 40.2484

Rinse hens; pat dry. Combine butter, paprika, oregano, and thyme in a small pan; stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Brush about 1 tablespoon of the herb butter over cut surfaces of hen halves; then place halves, skin sides up, slightly apart in a... - 33.1045

In a 1-quart pan over medium heat, melt butter with paprika, oregano, and thyme. Brush about 1 tablespoon of the herb butter over cut surface of each hen half; then place halves, skin side up, in a 9 by 13-inch baking pan (not on a rack). Brush another 2... - 34.2531

Season cavity of each hen with a little salt and pepper. Skewer neck and tail openings closed. Run spit rod through each hen crosswise, below breastbone. With four 18-inch cords, use one cord to tie each tail to crossed legs. Bring cord around to back, cross... - 39.0225

Season cavity of each hen with a little salt and pepper. Skewer neck and tail openings closed. Run spit rod through each hen crosswise, below breastbone. With four 18-inch cords, use one cord to tie each tail to crossed legs. Bring cord around to back, cross... - 35.3418

Basted with a sweet-hot jalapeno glaze, plump game hens sizzle to juicy perfection on the grill. Using poultry scissors, cut each game hen in half through backbone and breastbone. Remove giblets and reserve for other uses. Rinse hens and pat dry. In a small... - 29.0219

In a 4-quart or larger electric slow cooker, combine potatoes and thyme. With poultry shears or a knife, split hens lengthwise through breastbone and along one side of backbone. Rinse hen halves, pat dry, and sprinkle with salt and pepper; then place halves,... - 38.8424

Rinse hen halves and pat dry; then place, skin sides up, down center of a shallow 10- by 15-inch baking pan. Mix lemon juice, oil, rosemary, and garlic; pour over hens. Cut unpeeled shallots in half lengthwise. Arrange shallots cut sides down, carrots, and... - 34.1625

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF MAKING 2. In a large casserole or baking dish, arrange the hen halves, skin side up. 3. Sprinkle them with the herbs, seasonings and cheese. 4. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, soup and garlic and stir to... - 42.4011

MAKING 1) In a small skillet, over medium heat, heat 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of oil and brown hens in it for about 5 minutes, breast side down, 1 or 2 at a time (whatever fits in your skillet). 2) Take off the hens from the skillet and keep aside. 3) Into a... - 44.4321