492128 Fri Feb 22 04:12:42 -0800 2008 6 31 Home Cooking 0 3423258 I'm looking for ideas other than rice. Thanks Fri Feb 22 04:12:42 -0800 2008 19699 jaylhorner 1 3423539 Pretty basic riff on cornbread stuffing, but tastes very good: 1 med onion diced fine 2 ribs celery diced fine 1 carrot, scraped and diced fine 1/2 lb. mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed and diced 1 8X8 pan cornbread or 4 corn muffins (sometimes use Boston Market, works well) sage, s&p, poultry seasoning, tarragon 16 oz chicken or turkey broth 4T (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter Saute veggies in butter until soft 10-15 min. Add corn bread crumbled up and chicken stock, season to taste. Stuff hens Roast hens at 375 for 30 hens. Brush with mixture of 1/2 cup white wine, 2 T balsamic vinegar, currant/raspberry/cranberry jam, roast another 20-30 min. Reduce pan juices, can throw in some dried currants, raisins or cranberries if desired. Fri Feb 22 06:53:21 -0800 2008 3423258 15139 Diane in Bexley 1 3423760 I made a great stuffing yesterday - 1 onion diced and cooked in butter until softened, 1lb of turkey mince, cook until the turkey is cooked through, I packet of stuffing mix and boiling water, seasoning to taste. I let this simmer for about an hour. You could add finely chopped mushrooms and finely chopped parsely, and a can of chestnuts (not puree or water chestnuts). Fri Feb 22 08:05:42 -0800 2008 3423258 22559 smartie 1 3425903 Thanks, Will try both! Fri Feb 22 17:38:17 -0800 2008 3423258 19699 jaylhorner 1 3426303 If you want to try something other than stuffing, butterfly the birds, then marinate in rasberry vinegar, fresh basil (2 to 3 leaves, julienned), salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of minced shallot. Grill bone side down first (it will help shrink and crisp the skin). Serve with a wild rice pilaf and roasted seasonal vegetables. Fri Feb 22 20:24:58 -0800 2008 3423258 62758 gsshark 1 3427421 The easiest I know is also pretty good: toss seasoned croutons, canned mandarin oranges and melted butter. Stuff the hens, baste with a little soy sauce. Sat Feb 23 11:04:47 -0800 2008 3423258 14252 sweetpotater 1 3427742 I know it's rice, but I often stuff Cornish Hens with 'Green Giant Wild Rice Medley'... Boil-n-bag... I cook it first... Taste and texture are great, and it looks earthy and nice stuffed in, and flowing out of da boyds... Sat Feb 23 13:17:36 -0800 2008 3423258 10783 Mild Bill