Cornish Hens

News

Food Section Sampler — Sept. 22, 2010

  • Skip the sterilizing and preserve fruit by spiking it with booze instead. — New York Times
  • Why you shouldn't order wines by the glass. — Wall Street Journal
  • Cooking and eating on the Illinois food stamp allowance of $31 a week. — Chicago Tribune
  • LA's new Food Rendezvous was inspired by the SF Underground Farmers Market. — Los Angeles Times
  • Does bad table service still warrant a tip? — San Francisco Chronicle
  • The case for cooking at home with cornish hens. — Boston Globe
  • Sous-vide machines designed for home kitchens seem to disappoint. — Washington Post
Poll

Do You Ever Cook With Cornish Hens?

Two years ago today, I rang in the Jewish New Year with honey-glazed Cornish hens.

Two years ago today, I rang in the Jewish New Year with honey-glazed Cornish hens. Yet since then, I admit I haven't cooked with them at all. I have nothing against them, but they are harder to obtain and often pricier than chicken. How often do you cook with Cornish game?

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Celebrate Rosh Hashanah With Honey-Glazed Cornish Hens

L'Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year)!

L'Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year)! Last night was the beginning of the Rosh Hashanah. During this time of reflection and rejoicing, much of the celebration happens at the dinner table. The evening meal often includes the bounty of the autumn harvest, such as pomegranates, persimmons, and avocados. Honey is also significant during Rosh Hashanah, as it symbolizes the hope for sweet and joyful days in the year ahead. To ring in the Jewish new year, which is observed through Wednesday night, I made honey-glazed Cornish hens. Since Cornish hens are smaller, they can be roasted whole in less time than it takes to make a roasted chicken. To get this holiday recipe, read more