The dry rub for Cornish hens will keep well in a small, airtight container for a month or more. Preheat the oven to 300°F.

In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except the Cornish hens ... Let the hens stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425° and line 2 large rimmed baking ...

Rick Stein’s perfect Cornish pasty: buttery ... brush the edge of one half of each disc with water. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Bake the pasties for 1 hour, turning the tray ...