Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



8
each
cornish game hens

thawed



1
x
salt and black pepper

to taste



1/4
cup
oil





1/4
cup
lemon juice





1/4
cup
angostura bitters

4 c  fresh blueberries, 4 ts sugar, 1/2 c  butter or margarine, 8 sm bay leaves

 Sprinkle game hens inside and out with salt and pepper.

Mix oil, lemon juice and Angostura Bitters and brush game hens with mixture inside and out.

Fill each bird with 1/2 cup blueberries and 1/2 tsp sugar.

Sew or skewer opening and place on a shallow pan.

Spread soft butter over breasts of birds and place bay leaf on butter.

Roast in a preheated 35 degree oven for 1 hour or until leg is easily moved.

Makes 8 servings.