Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Cornish Hens with Belgian Endives

Cornish Hens with Belgian Endives
The first time I had this dish, I was in Belgium, dining in the restaurant portion of Hotel Les Eleveurs.  Today, this hotel is 115 years old and run by the 4th generation of the DeBrouwer family.  If you're ever visiting Belgium and happen to be near a town called Halle, I highly recommend you take the time to dine here.  You won't be disappointed.  If you're lucky, and Pierre is still around, he may even make you his specialty dessert; crepes au pommes.
INGREDIENTS:
Cornished Hens
Onion
Belgian Endives
Rosemary
Salt and Pepper 
Butter (Optional)

20 comments:

  1. I'd love to get back to Belgium someday. I've only been there once, as a poor student, and definitely didn't get to enjoy restaurants like this!

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  2. Goodness gracious, woman, this looks amazing!! I've never been brave enough to cook Cornish hens, I don't know why lol. But they look so good. :)

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  3. A lovely dish! When I was doing the game changer series, I made braised endive from one of Julia Child's cookbooks. I eat it in my salad for lunch every day, but never had baked it in the oven before. While it's a little bitter, we loved it.

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  4. Would love to go to Belgium one day.. Your dish looks fab. Havent seen endives here. Will have to look out for a substitute if ever I plan to make your recipe. Bookmarked!

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  5. This sounds delicious! I love cornish game hens!

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  6. I love cornish hens! These look so good.

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  7. i'm not aware of those belgian endives but your dish is looking great! would love to visit europe one day!

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  8. I must confess that I've never cooked or eaten Cornish hens and Belgian endives but the dish sounds delicious.

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  9. I love Cornish Hens. And I love endive, but must admit I've never had them cooked. Only in salads. I need to try this. They look delicious.

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  10. Ellen this looks amazing and recipe sounds delicious..I have never eat hens..but ı will try..Photos are soo good..love nurşen..

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  11. Yum! I've never had a cornish hen before but every time I see them I start to salivate. Yours are no different! This would be so impressive for a date night for me and my boyfriend :)

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  12. I havent had cornish hen in ages this has diffinitely inspired me... they look great!

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  13. You made me want to go there now :). The dish looks really good!

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  14. I can smell the rosemary and butter from here! :) look delicious!

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  15. Una gran realización luce estupenda,abrazos hugs,hugs.

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  16. These look great! I love making cornish game hen, it feels so elegant :) Thanks for the recipe I can't wait to try it out!

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  17. I think one hen would be one bite :)) I look very hungry after looking at those pics
    ;)

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  18. This looks healthy enough to count under my new good intentions..... This looks brilliant!

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  19. These cornish hens look so tender! Must be very tasty.

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  20. Now you make me want to go Belgium!

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