Thanksgiving Dinner

For our Thanksgiving meal I went traditional and roasted a turkey.  I purchased a fresh bird that was vegetarian grain fed and medication free.  A bit of a step up from your regular frozen bird but without the price sticker shock of a free range organic turkey. It turned out perfect.  I do not stuff [...]

Quiche with Onions and Cheddar

Quiche is a recipe that can be tweaked and changed depending on what flavors you want or what you happen to have on hand.   Once you have the basic method, its a cinch to whip up in no time especially if you use a pre-made crust.  This was made with caramelized onions, back bacon and [...]

Sole for Supper

On Friday nights at the end of a long week, I like to make a really nice dinner but also want it to be something that is quick and easy in both preparation and cooking time. Fish is a great choice for a fast cooking meal,  tonight its sole.  I added easy sides from what [...]

Thai Chicken Salad

Fighting Inflammation with Food As sometimes happens with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I am experiencing an unexpected new flare this weekend.  Its in my right hand, right across my knuckles and in the upper palm making my hand very sore and with limited use.  My Arthritis Kitchen strategy is to prepare meals that are super rich in [...]

Apple Cider Vinegar Brined Chops with Lemon Pesto

I like cooking with raw, organic apple cider vinegar as it is known to have properties that are helpful for rheumatoid arthritis. This meal has apple cider vinegar in the brine, and also in the ‘pesto’ that I made for the chops.   These were boneless lean pork chops which can often be very dry and [...]

Breaking Down a Butternut Squash

Arthritis Kitchen Know-how – Breaking Down a Butternut Squash: I like cooking with butternut squash for its flavor and versatility as well as its anti-inflammatory  properties. Breaking down the squash in preparation for cooking can be a challenge.  Cutting the squash into more manageable pieces makes it easier on your hands and does not require [...]

Pan-Seared Venison with Rosemary, Currants and Tart Cherries

I made mouth watering, delicious venison chops last night.  I went to the butcher intending to buy lamb chops but when I saw the venison I just couldn’t resist.  I used a recipe I have tried before from Epicurious as the base and tweaked it along the way with very good, four star results. The [...]

Butternut Squash & Leeks

This has become a favorite side dish at my house.  I originally got the idea when visiting friends and they served  a delicious  combination of roasted butternut squash and leeks.  It is super simple, super good and very nutritious.  Butternut squash is an inflammation reducing ingredient so I like to cook with it.  I also [...]

Pumpkin Pie

Here are the results of my Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie efforts.  I always add lots of extra cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger to my regular recipe for a nice spicy pie.  I usually just buy a store bought crust but I wanted to make a really nice deep dish variety so decided to make my own crust.  [...]

Pie Crust in the Food Processor

I wanted to make a crust from scratch so I can use my deep dish pie plate for the pumpkin pie I’m making later today.  Using the food processor seemed like the way to go to save both time and strain on my hands. Ingredients for making pastry are supposed to be really cold to [...]