Chef Judi’s Springtime Recipe:

Roasted Cornish game hens:

4 Cornish game hens- halved, backs removed

½ cup orange juice

4 TBSP. soy sauce

2 TBSP. whit balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons honey

½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Dash kosher salt

Orange zest for garnish

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse and pat dry hens. Whisk ingredients together in a bowl. Pout into zip lock bag, add hens and marinate for 15 minutes- 1 hour in refrigerator.

Transfer hens to roasting pan and place on rack, skin side up. Baste every ten minutes. Roast for 30-40 minutes. Serve with pan juices and top with zest of orange. (you can also grill the Cornish game hens on a low flame. Serve with skewered fresh grilled veggies and crisp green bean salad.