Roast Cornish Hens and Shiitake Basil Stuf
| Yield: | 6 Servings |
| Categories: | Poultry |
| 1/4 | c | Butter |
| 2 | c | Shiitake mushrooms; thinly sliced |
| 1 | Leek; white part only, thinly sliced | |
| 1 | Clove garlic; minced | |
| 5 | c | French bread; cut in 3/4-inch pieces |
| 3/4 | c | Whipping cream |
| 1/2 | c | Fresh basil; packed, chopped |
| 1/4 | c | Sherry |
| 1 | Egg; beaten | |
| 6 | Cornish hens | |
| 1/4 | c | Butter; melted |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | Pepper |
| SAUCE | ||
| 2 | Shallots; minced, or green onions | |
| 1 | Clove garlic; minced | |
| 4 | ts | All-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 | c | Chicken stock |
| 1/4 | c | Sherry |
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