Cornish Game Hens Andalusia

Description
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 4 16- to 20-ounce cornish game hens, thawed
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 2 cups orange juice
 * Salt and ground black pepper
 * 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
 * 1/4 cup raisins
 * 1/4 cup sliced almonds
 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
 * 3 to 4 cups hot cooked rice

Directions
Place hens in pan. Combine parsley, onion, garlic and orange juice. Pour over hens; let marinate 1 hour. Remove hens from marinade; pat dry; season with salt and pepper. Brush with butter making sure they are well coated. Arrange in baking pan; bake uncovered at 400 degrees 30 minutes.

Pour marinade over hens, sprinkle with raisins and almonds, cover and continue baking 30 minutes longer.

Remove from oven; blend cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Stir into pan juices and cook until clear and thickened.

Arrange hens on serving plate; surround with rice; spoon sauce over rice and hens. Garnish with orange slices and stuffed olives, if desired.