Culinary

Our culinary teams create healthy, delicious meals with the freshest ingredients and, whenever possible, locally-sourced vegetables.

We understand that delectable dining is one of the most important parts of your day, and here at Ellery Arbor Memory Care, we take your preferences seriously. At times, we will use your favorite recipes in our dining options to ensure you are getting the food you love most. Whether it’s your mother’s lasagna or your famous baby back ribs, our residents have a hand in selecting their meals and favorite foods for the weekly menus.

Scroll down for a listing of some of our residents’ favorite recipes.

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Bone-In Chicken Breast with Balsamic Reduction

Ingredients
1/4 c. garlic, chopped
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 c. balsamic vinegar

Directions
Combine all the seasonings, rub on both sides of chicken, and marinate overnight. In a medium pan, sear the chicken breast skin side down until the skin is crisp. Place in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees. Remove from pan and let rest. Save pan for the reduction sauce. Add one cup of balsamic vinegar to the pan in which the chicken was cooked. Do not remove the chicken particles stuck to the pan, as they will add flavor to the reduction sauce. Cook down the balsamic vinegar to two tablespoons. Drizzle on top of chicken breasts and add your favorite sides.

Chicken Breast with Caper Parsley Butter Sauce

Ingredients
4 chicken breasts, lightly pounded
2 eggs, whipped
1 tbs. garlic, minced
2 tbs. onion, diced
1/4 c. olive oil
3 oz. unsalted butter
3 oz. of chicken broth
2 oz. white wine
1 oz. parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt

Directions
Season the chicken and coat with the egg mixture. In a Teflon pan, add half of the oil and cook the chicken until done on both sides. Remove and keep warm. Meanwhile, add the rest of the oil and sauté the garlic. Then add the onions, deglaze with the white wine, add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce slightly. Remove from the heat and add the butter and parsley. Whisk until the butter is melted. Pour over the chicken and serve with your favorite sides.

Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Avocado and Lime

Ingredients
4 pork chops
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. cracked pepper
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. lime zest
1 oz. fresh lime juice
2 oz. olive oil
1 avocado

Directions
Combine the seasonings with olive oil and rub on to the pork chops. Set aside for one hour. On a hot grill, cook both sides of the pork until the center is slightly pink. Let rest for five minutes before serving. Slice the avocado and arrange on top of the pork. Serve with your favorite sides.

Crusted Pork Loin

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients
2 tsp. chopped Italian parsley
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. chopped rosemary
1 tsp. chopped oregano
3 oz. dijon mustard
2 lbs. of lean, skinless pork loin

Directions
Mix the fresh herbs together and spread them out onto a large plate. Rub the pork loin with the mustard and lightly season with salt and pepper. Then roll the pork loin in the fresh herbs until well covered. Place in the oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until the center is 145 degrees. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice thin and serve with your favorite sides.

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