Is it still the holidays if you don't roast an enormous turkey? I often cook holiday dinners for just one or two people and still usually roast a full-sized bird, because I'm a sucker for any kind of ...

These days, Cornish hens are available in the frozen-food section of all supermarkets, and they can often be purchased fresh at farmers' and upscale markets. A large Cornish hen will serve two people; ...