how to roast a cornish hen
1 Place the hens in a little roasting pan and shmear the mixture all over the birds, under the skin, around the breasts, and into the cavity. 2  Roast, breast side down for 25 minutes then flip and roast for another 25-35 minutes, or until done. 3  Remove from the oven and let rest at least 10 minutes.
Directions. 1  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 2  Rinse and dry the hens. 3  In the bowl of a mini food processor, add the mustard, wine, rosemary, thyme, oil, salt and pepper. 4  Pulse until all is a smooth paste. 5  It will be more of a liquid form than a paste.