Name: Roast Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. fennel seeds; 1 tbsp. coriander seeds; 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves; 3 tbsp. olive oil; kosher salt; Pepper; 3 Cornish game hens; 2 pt. grape tomatoes; 6 clove garlic; 1/2 c. small olives; 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary

Step 1Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Using a heavy pan, crush the fennel and coriander seeds; place them in a bowl. Add the thyme, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and mix to combine.

Step 2Place the hens on a large rimmed baking sheet and rub with the spice mixture. Arrange skin-side up and roast for 15 minutes.

Step 3Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, garlic, and olives with the rosemary, remaining 2 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Step 4Scatter the tomato mixture around the hens and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes more.

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