Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2                     cornish game hens about 1 1/2 lbs each
                        Marinade
     1/4           cup  olive oil
     1/4           cup  dry vermouth
  1                tsp  salt
  1               Tbsp  balsamic -- herb, OR white wine
                        vinegar
  3             dashes  Tabasco sauce -- (3 to 4)
  2                tsp  dried rosemary
  4       large cloves  garlic -- minced or pressed

Preparation:

Wash hens and pat dry. With poultry shears or heavy knife, cut away the backbone and flatten the hens. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over hens, covering them completely. Cover. Marinate at room temperature for one hour. Prepare the charcoal or preheat the broiler. Drain the hens. Place them with skin side down on rack, about 6 inches from source of heat. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Juices will run clear when pierced. Brush with marinade while cooking.

Nutritional Information:

573 Calories (kcal); 54g Total Fat; (92% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2153mg Sodium