Recipe - Cornish Hens With Raisin-Rice Pilaf

4 (1 One half Lb. Cornish Hens
One fourth cup Brandy
One half cup Unsweetened Apple Juice
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 Raisin Rice Pilaf
Carrot Curls & Strips
Celery Leaves (Opt)

RICE PILAF
One fourth cup Raisins
One half cup Brandy
1 1/3 cup Cooked Wild Rice
1 1/3 cup Diced Carrots
2/3 cup Diced Celery
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Vegetable Cooking Spray

Remove Giblets From Hens; Discard. Rinse Hens Under Cold, Running water &
Pat Dry. Remove Skin & Trim Excess Fat. Split Hens in Half lengthwise.
Place Hens, Meaty Side Up On A Rack in A Roasting Pan. Combine Brandy,
Apple Juice, Paprika in A Bowl. Stir Well. Brush Hens With Mixture. Bake At
350 Degrees For 1 Hour OR Until Juices Run Clear, Basting Every 15 Min.
Serve With RasinRice Pilaf. Garnish With Carrot Curls & Strips &