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Wild Salmon Burgers
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
1 pound skinless wild salmon fillet
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce (use Tamari for gluten-free)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup sesame seeds
2 teaspoons peanut oil
4 whole grain buns
4 tomato slices
1 1/2 cups baby greens
Directions:
1 pound ... -
Berry Walnut Oatmeal
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
1 cup dry quick oats
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons walnuts
1/2 cup blueberries
1 1/3 cup boiling water
Directions:
Combine oats, raisins, walnuts and blueberries in bowl.
Add 1 cup* boiling hot water to bowl and stir thoroughly. Oatmeal will thicken upon standing.
*For thinner oatmeal add 1 1/3 cup water, for thicker oatmeal reduce water to 2/3 cup.Irish Soda Bread
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups regular flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup raisins, soaked and drained
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 eggs, beaten
Directions:
In a bowl, combine first 6 dry ingredients (whole wheat flour, regular flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and allspice).
In another bowl, combine the next 4 wet ing...Sautéed Green Beans
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
2 pounds green beans, trim the ends with the stem
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped fine
1 lemon, lemon zest
Directions:
Pre-cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling, salted water. When tender, place the beans in iced water, drain, and reserve.
In a large sauté pan, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook gent...Blueberry Smoothie
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup nonfat or 1 percent low fat milk or almond milk
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 1/4 cup frozen blueberries (unsweetened)
2 teaspoons honey
Directions:
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Yield:
4 servings (1 cup)
Nutrition Tip
Have you ever wondered what gives a blueberry its vibrant blue color? Blueberries are antioxidant powerhouses. Anthocyanin, an antioxidant that fights free radicals ...Vegetarian Chili
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped red bell peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 medium zucchini, stem ends trimmed and cubed
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
1 1/2 pounds Portobello mushrooms (about 5 large), stemmed, wiped clean and cubed or button mushrooms whole
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
4 large tomatoes, peele...Carrot Ginger Soup with Spicy Shrimp
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
4 cups chopped, peeled, organic carrots
1 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
1 clove of garlic, smashed
1 quart carrot juice
1 quart vegetable stock
1/4 teaspoon chopped tarragon
salt and pepper to taste
few drops sherry vinegar to taste
4 shrimp (per serving), cooked, peeled, cleaned, chopped (ex: for 6 servings, use 2...Wheat Germ Muffins with Blueberries
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chia seeds
3 ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons applesauce
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup blueberries or enough to top each muffin
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking sod...Turkey Meatloaf
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
3 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups plain oatmeal or bread crumbs
5 pounds ground turkey breast (or lean ground beef)
3 eggs, beaten
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 F.
In a medium sauté pan, over medium-low heat, cook onions,...Sign up for a Creative Arts Workshop in April (REGISTRATION FULL)
Mar 9, 2026
Explore how creative arts activities can support relaxation to help you feel better and connect with others in the Dana-Farber community by joining the Zakim Center's monthly Creative Arts Online Workshops via Zoom. Materials will be provided and no experience is necessary to participate, but space is limited and registration is required.
*These programs are open to Dana-Farber patients and caregivers.
Please note that our April workshops are at capacity, but you can email to ...Inside Out Tacos
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
3/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons puréed Chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, and diced
2 tablespoons minced green onion
1 avocado, diced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 freshly squeezed lime
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fres...Cowboy Caviar
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black-eyed peas, drained
OR 1 (15 ounce) bag black-eyed peas, (do not soak overnight)
1 (15 ounce) can seasoned or plain black beans, drained
OR 1 (15 ounce) bag black beans, soaked overnight
3/4 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 or 3 tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 ripe avocado, chopped
10 red, yellow, or orange ...












