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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 fr... -
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 ... -
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
2 medium butternut squash
drizzle of olive oil
kosher salt and pepper to taste
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup Greek-style yogurt (strained)
heavy cream for garnish (optional)
chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut butternut squash in half and scrape out seeds. Brush cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
Place the halves cut-side down on a rimmed... -
Lentil Chili
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dried lentils
1 cup dry bulgur wheat
3 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups canned tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 cup diced sweet potatoes (optional)
1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
Directio... -
Chicken Stir-Fry
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
3 ounces chicken breast, cubed
1 cup broccoli
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup yellow pepper
1/2 cup carrots
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup cooked brown rice
Directions:
In a sauté pan, heat 3/4 tablespoon olive oil.
Add chicken heat until thoroughly cooked.
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add remaining oil to pan.
Add vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes.
Re-add the chicken to pan and hea... -
Escabeche Sweet and Sour White Fish
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
6 portions cod (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon garlic
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 green pepper (julienned)
1 red pepper (julienned)
1 cup shredded carrots (julienned)
1 cup red onion (julienned)
2 teaspoons tomato paste
~ 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions:
Sauté garlic and ginger.
Add apple cider vin... -
Breakfast Burrito
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 green or red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 15 ounce can nonfat refried beans
4 eggs, beaten
4 whole-wheat tortillas
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt salsa
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onions, bell pepper and garlic. ... -
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chia seeds
Garnish (optional)
1/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 teaspoon chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Dir... -
Baked Haddock with Thyme
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
1 filet of fresh haddock
1/4 cup low-fat milk (or unsweetened coconut, almond milks)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/8 cup Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
Directions:
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
Pour milk into a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and thyme. Dip the haddock in the milk, then press into the crumb mixture to coat.
Place haddock in a glass baking dish.
Bake o... -
Green Tea Smoothie
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
1 cup peaches
1/2 frozen banana
1 handful of fresh spinach
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup brewed green tea, chilled
Directions:
Peel, slice, and freeze half a banana.
Brew green tea using 1 1/2 cups of water. Let cool to room temperature or in refrigerator.
Blend peaches, frozen banana, spinach, honey and green tea until desired consistency.
Drink immediately or freeze and re-blend mixture to enjoy later.
Yield:
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