Jul 13 2026
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Half Cornish Hen Recipe

Inspired by Tuck Shop
Time2h
Serves2

pomme purée, lobster mushrooms, foie gras sauce

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Ingredients

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Cornish Hen

Pomme Purée

Lobster Mushrooms

Foie Gras Sauce

Method

Cooking the Cornish Hen

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Season the Hen

    Pat the Cornish hen dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over the hen and season with salt, black pepper, and thyme.

  3. 3

    Roast the Hen

    Place the hen in a roasting pan and roast for about 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Making the Pomme Purée

  1. 4

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 5

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and heavy cream, then mash until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

Preparing the Lobster Mushrooms

  1. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  2. 7

    Cook Mushrooms

    Add lobster mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Making the Foie Gras Sauce

  1. 8

    Sauté Shallots

    Sauté chopped shallots in butter until soft, about 3 minutes.

  2. 9

    Deglaze

    Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any bits. Reduce by half.

  3. 10

    Finish the Sauce

    Add chicken stock and foie gras. Stir until melted and the sauce thickens. Season with salt if needed.

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