Brown Cornish hens in butter; remove from skillet and and sprinkle a generous amount of Wild Bill's Dry Meat Rub over entire hens and place in oven proof baking dish.  Melt apple jelly over low heat, set aside.  Add cornstarch to drippings in skillet, blending well, stir in apple jelly, wine, orange juice and salt.  Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.  Pour sauce over hens; bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  Arrange hens and Orange Rice on platter, cover with sauce and serve.

YIELD:   6 servings.

ORANGE RICE

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups diced celery and leaves         6 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 cup melted butter                          2 cups uncooked regular rice
1 teaspoon sea salt                      1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups orange juice                   1/4 cup grated orange rind (I use about 2 tablespoons)

Sauté celery and onion in butter until tender.  Stir rice and salt into boiling water; cover and simmer 15-17 minutes.  Add orange juice, orange rind and sautéed vegetables.  Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until tender.

YIELD: serves 6

Recipe from The Adcock Family Traditions Cookbook circa 1997.  Cannot remember the originator of this excellent recipe.