cornish hens with rice dressing

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Cornish Hens with Rice Dressing

THIS IS a perfect main dish when you're cooking for two. I've even used these hens as a stand-in for turkey on Thanksgiving Day when the group was not large. I found this recipe among my mother's collection. She was always searching newspapers and magazines for new cooking ideas.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 cornish hens (1 to 1-1/2 pounds each)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • pepper to taste