Irene's Cornish Hens with Tarragon and Calvados Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 2 Cornish hens (1 3/4 to 2 lb. each)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup chopped shallots
• 1/2 cup calvados or dry white wine
• 1/3 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
• 3/4 cup crème fraîche or whipping cream
• Tarragon or parsley sprigs
• Salt and white pepper