Zuni Cafe Roasted Chicken and Bread Salad

Last night for our Christmas Eve dinner I made the Zuni Café Roasted Chicken & Bread Salad from Judy Rodgers Zuni Café Cookbook.  I had first read about this technique of roasting a chicken and the incredible bread salad a few years ago when it was all the rage and popping up on numerous food [...]

Santa hat brownies

Look at how cute these are.  I was putting together an appetizer party for my 18 yr old step daughter and a few of her friends.  When I saw this idea on The Chew the other morning, I knew this was something I was going to add to the menu.  To make it super easy [...]

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 [...]

I Love Lemons

I really do love lemons.  I use them a lot in my kitchen and in particular, the zest.  Lemon zest adds so much to a dish with so little effort.  It also allows me to use one of my favorite kitchen tools.  There are many different types of micro plane graters on the market.  I [...]

Slow Roasted Pork with Grilled Oranges

Today’s Arthritis Kitchen spotlight ingredient is citrus fruit. Starting with oranges juiced, zested and grilled for my slow roasted pork then its lemons in both of the side dishes.   First up, grill roasted new potatoes tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, grainy mustard  and fresh dill.  This is followed by steamed broccoli finished with a [...]

Thai Noodle Salad with Ginger and Lemongrass Beef

I wanted to make something with bold, bright flavors that was light and also full of inflammation fighting ingredients.  Thai inspired salad with beef served with noodles dressed in peanut sauce really fit the bill The Arthritis Kitchen star ingredients are ginger and lemongrass.  Ginger is known to have inflammation reducing properties so I tend [...]

Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad (Ina Garten’s)

  It’s potluck time again at the office.  In my department we celebrate each others birthdays by bringing food and making it into a great lunch for the team.  This time I’ll be making a roasted vegetable orzo salad.  I use Ina Garten’s recipe and don’t alter it at all – it’s just perfect the [...]

Swiss Chard

My Mother is fortunate enough to grow her own rainbow chard in raised garden beds in her back yard.  I have to buy mine from the store but when it looks this good, I don’t complain. Swiss chard is one of my favorite leafy greens and whenever I can get my hands on the rainbow [...]

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Mint, Tarragon and Lime

I was visiting with family last week while on vacation and my Mom made the most delicious, refreshing summer salad of watermelon, cucumbers, mint, tarragon and lime.  She served it with sliced cold chicken and a half a cob of the sweetest summer corn.  My sister remarked that she couldn’t think of anything better to [...]

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 [...]