Chanterelle-Stuffed Rock Cornish Hens with Fettuccine

Savory and satisfying, this meal of golden mushrooms and hens should feed 6 average eaters. A fresh Rock Cornish hen weighs about 1½ pounds (a minimum is bone; most is pure meat), which will be plenty for two diners, especially with the buttery chanterelles and fettuccine. But, because it has been customary to serve these birds whole, one to each diner, follow whatever your heritage dictates. Incidentally, do not view the spices in the ingredient list with suspicion: they do not overpower t