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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, sliced
• 3/4 c. feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 lemon, zested and squeezed for juice
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1/2 t sea salt

Directions

Cook the farro according to directions. Drain and set aside to cool. Mix the oil, lemon and salt to make the dressing. Toss farro with half of the dressing. Toss the kale with the...

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
• 16 oz. can of tomato puree
• 1 c. low-sodium vegetable broth or stock
• 15 oz. can of white beans
• 15 oz. can of black beans
• 1 medium Italian eggplant, diced
• 1 t cumin
• 1-2 T chili powder to taste or 2 pre-packaged chili spice packets of your choice
• Optional: 1 small habanero pepper or 2 jalapeno peppers, shredded sharp...

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 second slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¾ c. milk
• 2/3 c. seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 t dried minced onion or fresh onion, diced and sauté
• 1 t salt
• ½ t rubbed sage
• ½ c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 ½ lbs. ground beef or bison
• ¼ c. ketchup
• 2 T brown sugar
• 1 t ground mustard
• ½ t Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Combi...

Cocoa powder and cinnamon add a twist of flavor to this slow cooker recipe. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Jen Sheils, Gastroenterology, UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 T chili powder
• 1 T ground cumin
• 2 t unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ t ground cinnamon
• 1 t kosher salt
• ¼ t black pepper
• 28 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 15.5 oz. black beans, rinsed
• 15.5 oz. kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 oz.), peeled and...

Top the soup with a toasted piece of your favorite bread. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Rene Loiselle, Respiratory Services, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. onions, sliced
• 2 T butter
• 2 T olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 8 c. beef broth
• 2 T balsamic vinegar

Directions

Place sliced onions, olive oil, butter, a bit of salt and a healthy amount of black pepper into the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or overnight. Add beef broth and balsamic vinegar and cook on low an additional 4 to 6 hours.