The original settlement was in present day St. Charles Parish, west of New Orleans. The following was a favorite dish of the Germans in Louisiana. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Split cornish hens in two and remove back bone and wing tips.
Season hens well on all sides using salt, pepper, and garlic.
Using a sharp paring knife, cut small pockets in breasts and thighs of each hen. Insert green peppercorns in each pocket and place on baking sheet skin side up. Coat each bird well with Worcestershire, Louisiana Gold, melted butter, thyme, basil and paprika. Add additional salt and pepper if necessary. Pour excess butter and white wine in bottom of baking pan and place in oven.