Roasted Pork Loin

pork loin

canola oil

4 stalk of celery cut into 2 in pieces

2 medium onion quartered

1/4 cup apple juice

3 tbsp McCormick's Garlic and Herb Seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

Brush oil onto pork loin, then coat with garlic and herb seasoning. In roasting pan with lid, make a bed of celery and onion. Season veggies with salt and pepper. Place pork loin on bed of veggies. Add the apple juice and cover. Place in preheated oven at 375 until internal temp is 165. Let rest before serving.

Warm Summer Rice Salad

1 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp butter
2 medium onions diced
1 cup fresh corn cut off the cob
1/4 cup frozen peas
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cajun seasoning (Tony's)
1 cup of long grain uncooked rice
2 cups of water or chicken broth

In a large skillet (prefferably one with a lid) heat the oil and butter. Chunk in the onion and sautee until see translucent. Add in fresh corn, rice and seasonings. Continue to sautee until onions turn golden. Add the water or broth. Turn on low heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. About 5 minutes before done, throw in the peas and finish cooking.