This is my great-aunt Delia’s famous New Year’s Day main dish, with notes for a cheaper version that my mom made most Sundays. It is so good that my sibs and I would fight (literally) over the last bits of rice clinging to the pan! Don’t be tempted to replace the butter with margarine–this is a holiday meal, after all, and you just don’t skimp for holidays! Also, don’t forget to dry the poultry. If you don’t, the butter won’t stick to the skin and help crisp and flavor it. Oh, and canned mushrooms work fine instead of fresh.
When company comes, I want to serve something delicious and quick because there is nothing more horrible than spending your “visiting time” in the kitchen. Most of this dish can be prepared ahead of time and when your company gets there, finished in under 30 minutes. That will give you time to say your hellos, show them where the bathroom is, and have a drink or two, if you want.
We would make this for “Special Dinners”. It’s elegant but simple to make. Serve with a good white wine. Enjoy!!
Years ago I found this recipe on a box of Uncle Ben’s original rice. I can always get the man at the meat counter to cut these in half for me even when they are frozen. My daughter loves getting her own “little chicken”
Make and share this Scooter’s Stuffed Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.
