OLD SCHOOL HERB ROASTED HEN WITH HERB ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES (MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄)

game hen

🥗Healthier: cornish hen

💰Cheaper: whole chicken

cornish hen is smaller and leaner, while whole chicken is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative with a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

ghee is a healthier fat option, while margarine is less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Season the cavity of the game hen with salt and black pepper.

Stuff the cavity with celery, carrots, onions, and fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage).

Pat the hen dry and rub olive oil all over it.

Season the outside of the hen with salt, black pepper, and additional herbs.

Place the hen in a roasting pan with a rack.

Add water to the bottom of the pan to keep the hen moist.

Roast the hen uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, checking for doneness.

Prepare root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, butternut squash, red onion) by chopping them.

Marinate the vegetables with salt, pepper, and olive oil for 10-20 minutes before roasting.

Roast the vegetables in the oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes.

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