Title: Cornish hens with raisin-rice pilaf
 Categories: Poultry, Rice
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      4    (1 1/2 Lb. Cornish Hens
    1/4 c  Brandy
    1/2 c  Unsweetened Apple Juice
      1 ts Paprika
      1    Raisin Rice Pilaf
           Carrot Curls & Strips
           Celery Leaves (Opt)

MMMMM-------------------------RICE PILAF------------------------------
    1/4 c  Raisins
    1/2 c  Brandy
  1 1/3 c  Cooked Wild Rice
  1 1/3 c  Diced Carrots
    2/3 c  Diced Celery
      1 ts Cinnamon
           Vegetable Cooking Spray
 
  Remove Giblets From Hens; Discard.  Rinse Hens Under Cold, Running
  water & Pat Dry. Remove Skin & Trim Excess Fat. Split Hens in Half
  lengthwise. Place Hens, Meaty Side Up On A Rack in A Roasting Pan.
  Combine Brandy, Apple Juice, Paprika in A Bowl. Stir Well. Brush Hens
  With Mixture. Bake At 350 Degrees For 1 Hour OR Until Juices Run
  Clear, Basting Every 15 Min.
   Serve With Rasin-Rice Pilaf. Garnish With Carrot Curls & Strips &