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Meatloaf with Crockpot Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes"
A hot meal for a cold night. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Kim Canty, Office of Advancement, UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Health, Shrewsbury, MA
Serves 8
Best served with delicious slow cooker cauliflower "mashed potatoes."
Prepare ahead or use a...
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Eggplant Chili
A new twist on chili. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Senica Hallene, Nursing, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Serves 8
Ingredients
- ½ lb. package ground turkey
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, diced
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes...
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Strawberry, Kale and Farro Salad
The pop of red makes the winter a little brighter. This Simply Salad contest-winning dish was submitted by Tracey Wilkie, Office of Clinical Integration, UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, MA
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 c. dry farro
- 1 large bunch kale, cleaned and torn into bite size pieces
- 2 c. strawberries...
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Plan a Healthy Thanksgiving from Start to Finish
It's that time of year again. We're all looking forward to the holidays but not to the inevitable weight we put on while celebrating. But does it really have to be inevitable? These tips can help get you through the holidays, enjoying time with your family and friends with a...
Tuscan Salad
A colorful salad to accompany your holiday meal. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Gina Halbedel, Ambulatory Services, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 each red, yellow and orange bell peppers, sliced
- ½ c. red wine vinegar
- ½ c. baby portobello mushrooms, sliced...
