"These moist golden hens are a tradition at our house on Christmas Eve. We think the spiced rice stuffing with cinnamon, sweet raisins and honey goes so well with the birds and makes the meal a special one. -Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup chopped onion
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3/4 cup chopped celery
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1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
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3 cups cooked rice
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3/4 cup raisins
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1/3 cup chopped walnuts
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)