Cornish Game Hens

2 Cornish game hens; about 1-1 3/4 lbs. each
1/4 ts Dried dill weed;
1/4 ts Dried leaf oregano;
1/4 ts Pepper;
ds Paprika;
1 tb Virgin olive oil;
1 cl Garlic; minced
1/2 c Vermouth;
1 tb Orange juice concentrate; frozen
1 tb Parsley; chopped
2 tb Almonds; slivered silvered

Preheat oven to 350 drgrees. Remove skin from hens. Cut each in half, discarding backbones. Season on both sides with the herbs and spices. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil. Saute hens about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a baking dish. Add garlic and shallots to skillet and saute about baking dish. Add garlic and shallots to skillet and saute about 1 minute. Add vermouth and orange juice and swirl to mix. Pour over hens. Cover dish with foil and bake 20 minutes, basting a few times. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees, uncover baking dish and bake 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and almonds.

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