Game Hen Recipe

August 28th 2006
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A Personal Note

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Cornish Game Hen Recipe

Product Review - Halloween costume e-book

A Personal Note

Whew, I can’t believe it is Monday already again! This past week seemed to zoom by. We made it through our first week of school and Ryan’s birthday. I think Ryan is starting to get into the routine of things at school. It’s a whole new thing for him since he was home schooled last year. We’ll see how this week goes. I’m hoping the academic level picks up a bit this week as last week was a lot of review and he was getting really bored.

Yesterday we had a big church BBQ / Potluck at our house to celebrate Ryan’s birthday. Unfortunately, the weather was extremely humid and then it started to rain so it wasn’t a huge crowd and it didn’t last too long. I think everyone had a good time though. My kids overdosed on the candy from the piñata and were rather active, (okay, that may be a bit of an understatement) out of control in the evening. We did finally wear them out and tuck them into bed.

I’m off to watch Big Brother (that we recorded last night). What can I say, I started watching that show years ago and now every summer it is something I look forward to. This year I missed the first month or so, but now I have our satellite set to record it every time it airs and then I can watch it without commercials later. (I love our Digital recorder!) I don’t watch a ton of TV., but I get stuck on a couple shows each year.

I hope you have a great week! Don’t forget to check out the Dine Without Whine Blog – http://www.dinewithoutwhine.blogspot.com/

Christine

Recipe of the Week

Exerted from this week's family friendly menu plan and convenient grocery shopping list.

Have you tried our sample menu?

Cornish Game Hen Recipe

Makes 6 servings

6 Cornish hens

    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
    1/4 cup orange juice
    1/4 cup honey
    Sauce:
    1/2 cup orange juice
    2 tablespoons honey
    1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    1 tablespoon cold water

1. Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Tie legs with kitchen string if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Combine the butter, orange juice and honey; spoon over hens.

3. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees and juices run clear - basting every 15 minutes.

4. For the sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, honey and vinegar.

5. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into orange juice mixture.

6. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with hens.

Serve with Stove Top Stuffing and Steamed Broccoli

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Kitchen and Cooking Tips, Articles, And Product Reviews

This week I have a product review for you. It is not necessarily a “kitchen” product, but all the same it is a mom product. It is an awesome Halloween Costume e-book that I decided I just had to share with you… I know, Halloween is still two months away, but I guarantee we will be seeing costumes in the store very soon. I have already received a few catalogs in the mail featuring costumes. I don’t know about you, but it seems a bit much to spend $30-$60 per kid (I have three) for costumes that will be worn a couple hours. This incredible book has EASY (No sewing, which is great for me since I am terrible in that department) costume ideas. In all honesty, this book will cover ideas for your child’s entire childhood. There are ninety creative ideas! Most are things I would never have thought of, but they are very unique, easy, and affordable. Please do go take a look at www.dinewithoutwhine.com/halloweencostumes There is even a /sample.htm costume idea there that you could make use of this year. Also included are three bonuses: a pretend play report (which is also great), a fun Halloween Foods for Kids Recipe Book (compliments of Dine Without Whine), and a Face Painting for Halloween Book. Enjoy! Now I just have to decide which costumes to make!