ORANGE GLAZED CORNISH HENS

Marlyn Monette's Orange Glazed Cornish Hens

Makes 2 servings

2 Cornish hens

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup orange marmalade

1 tablespoon all-purpose flourr

3 tablespoons Grand Marnier

1 tablespoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

1 tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse hens with cool water and pat dry. Season outside and cavity with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients and stir to blend. Coat hens with half of the mixture, putting a little bit in the cavity as well.

Oil a baking a dish and place hens in it. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, basting once or twice. Remove from the oven and pour remaining sauce over the hens. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees, cover hens with foil and bake 30 minutes or longer, until the juices run clear and skin is golden. Serve with the pan juices.