Cornish Hens with Cherry Sauce

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Time to woo the one you love!

Cornish Hens for Two

It is that time of year when chocolates and hearts can be found everywhere. When you are kid you get really excited about going to school and swapping your valentine cards. I can distinctly remember my 4th grade self getting all worked up over the cards and the words on them. I mean, if I got a card that said “You Rock” that mean’t you were just a friend but if you got a card that said “You’re the 1 I Want” then you are clearly the object of that persons affection…this is how everyone felt right?

Naked Hens

Now that I am married I feel less inclined to give ambiguous notes to my love, usually I give him a card that conveys my love with words I would use on a regular basis. Some examples might be “I love you even if you leave the toilet seat up” or “I am glad we have each other because I need someone to take care of me when I get older”. Ok, these are not exactly true. The hubby knows how much he’s loved, don’t worry!

Stuffing

As an adult I quickly learned that cooking a special meal could be as good or better than any cheesy heart shaped thing I could purchase as a gift. I do my best to cook something that is over the top or special enough that we would not have it frequently. If you feel the same way then I suggest you make these Cornish Hens.



Cherry Sauce

Can we talk about a dish that makes it acceptable to eat an entire “chicken”? I know there are some people out there who do not share the excitement and to those people I apologize. I think any man (a meat loving man) would be excited to get a plate with his very own small “chicken” on it. I think it’s the same feeling when you present someone with an entire lobster or whole fish. You see a challenge set before you and you cannot wait to accept. These hens are delicious and a great centerpiece for your Valentine’s dinner with the one you love. For that extra special effect feel free to top the feet with those white caps they put on roasts, that way you are presenting fancy hens to the one you love!

Cornish Hens for Two #2

 

5 Comments

  1. Looks divine! Great photos, too.

     
  2. Can’t say that I’ve cooked a cornish hen before. Thanks for the inspiration and delicious recipe – I must make this!

     
  3. this looks amazing! I have been meaning to try Cornish hen, this just inspired me to do it!

     
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