As many of you, Karen and I are big fans of the British drama, Downton Abbey. I read through the pages of the cookbook and put together a small meal that might be something served during the period of the series.

 Cornish Game Hen is a very small domestic chicken and would had been familiar to both the aristocrats and their staff and considered a delicacy. I rather consider it a delicacy as well, since I could had bought a good size oven roaster/stuffer for the same price.  But, these tiny poultry are cute and tasty too, especially served with the pan juice reduction.

These fancy little potato bites were made by piping the mixture onto a baking sheet, drizzled with melted butter, baked and broiled until golden brown. They taste just as special as they look!

A vegetable side of asparagus is easy to prepare and pairs well with the poultry

Rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Lightly season hens with salt and pepper. Place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. Arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together wine, chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. Continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. Baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.

Transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. Tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. Transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.