Instructions: Rub salt and pepper inside and out on Cornish hens. Place 1 pat of butter in each. Divide parsley in half and stuff cavity of each hen. This is your tenderizer.

Brown hens in 1/2 stick oleo over medium heat in heavy Dutch oven. Turn fire to low. Add water and cover. Cook 45 min. Remove hens and add whipping cream to remaining liquid. Stir until thickened. The parsley can be removed for separate vegetable dish if desired.

The hens are very tender and delicious served with this special gravy.

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