Half Cornish Hen Recipe
caponata, calabrian honey, fennel pollen, Italian sausage, almond
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cornish Hen
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the Cornish hen with salt, pepper, and half of the fennel pollen. Place it in a roasting pan.
- 2
Cook the Italian Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Caponata
In the same skillet, add chopped vegetables (like eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers) to make the caponata. Sauté until tender, then mix in the cooked sausage.
- 4
Assemble and Bake
Stuff the Cornish hen with the caponata mixture. Drizzle Calabrian honey over the hen, then sprinkle the remaining fennel pollen on top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Finish and Serve
Remove the hen from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with toasted almonds and serve warm.
