"Our recipe for stuffed Cornish hens includes an herby cornbread stuffing that you bake both with the bird and in a dish on the side. Pair it with your favorite fall sides...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup butter, divided
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3 cups crumbled cornbread
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3 cups soft bread crumbs
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1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
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2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint flakes