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Care Kitchen is a cooking & nutrition series created to support people living with pancreatic cancer.

We help you navigate the food challenges you face and to meet your nutrition goals with thoughtful, simple to make recipes.

08/28/2026

Your New 30-Minute Dinner
Looking for an easy meal for a busy or low-energy day? Save this Simple Pasta Primavera!
With only 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this colorful recipe is refreshing, comforting and easy to personalize. Chef Gia Fazio prepares it with special guest Ron Funches in the newest episode of Care Kitchen.
Why we love it:
✅ Ready in 30 minutes
✅ Makes four servings
✅ Can be prepared ahead
✅ Uses simple, affordable ingredients
✅ Can be adjusted for lower-fiber or higher-fat needs
✅ Works with many different vegetables and toppings
For a lower-fiber version, use white pasta, omit the onion and peas, peel the carrots and zucchini, and cook the vegetables until very soft. For additional fat and calories, add pine nuts; for more protein, top with chicken, chickpeas or cheese as tolerated and recommended by your healthcare team.
Watch the full episode featuring Ron Funches on Seena’s Care Kitchen YouTube channel! Visit our website for more information on this recipe and more!

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08/27/2026

Comfort, Color and a Little Comedy
What do you get when you combine fresh vegetables, comforting pasta and comedian Ron Funches? A joyful new episode of Care Kitchen!
Ron joins Chef Gia Fazio to make Simple Pasta Primavera...a light yet satisfying meal that goes from kitchen to table in only 30 minutes.
For people living with pancreatic cancer, energy, appetite and food tolerance can change from day to day. That’s why we love recipes like this one: it can be adapted to meet you where you are. Choose regular or protein pasta, use the vegetables you enjoy, cook them until very soft or add chicken, chickpeas or cheese for more protein.
Best of all, it can be prepared ahead and reheated when you’re ready to eat.
Join Ron and Chef Gia in the Care Kitchen and watch the latest episode on YouTube - SeenasCareKitchen

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08/25/2026

A Simple, Nourishing Meal in 30 Minutes
Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be comforting and delicious! This week on Care Kitchen, comedian Ron Funches joins Chef Gia Fazio to prepare a colorful Simple Pasta Primavera and brings plenty of laughter along the way.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy vegetarian meal combines pasta with zucchini, carrots, peas, lemon and fresh herbs. We love it for people navigating pancreatic cancer because it’s:
🥕 Easy to customize for changing tastes and digestive needs
🍝 Made with familiar, comforting ingredients
⏱️ Ready with just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking
🥗 Easy to make ahead and enjoy later
Use white pasta and very soft, peeled vegetables for a lower-fiber option, or add chicken, chickpeas or cheese for additional protein.
Watch Ron and Chef Gia make this simple, flexible meal on the latest episode of Care Kitchen at SeenasCareKitchen on YouTube. Please like, share, comment and watch to the end.

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08/21/2026

Only five minutes of prep and dinner for today and tomorrow.
This Tropical Black Bean Soup with Mango Salsa makes six servings, so you can enjoy a warm bowl right away and refrigerate or freeze the extras for days when you have less time or energy to cook.
Need a lower-fiber variation? The black beans can be replaced with cooked chicken or turkey. Blend the soup until smooth, and leave off the mango salsa if fresh fruit isn’t well tolerated.
Join Chef Gia Fazio and four-year pancreatic cancer survivor Christine Wells for a new Care Kitchen episode filled with vibrant flavor, helpful ideas and hope.
Watch beginning August 18 on our YouTube Channel SeenasCareKitchen
Always discuss dietary changes with your healthcare team or a registered dietitian, especially during treatment.

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08/20/2026

Why do we love this Tropical Black Bean Soup with Mango Salsa? 🥭

It’s a colorful, plant-forward meal filled with flavor and practical nutrition:

🥣 Black beans provide plant-based protein and fiber when well tolerated.
🍠 Sweet potato and mango add energy, flavor and valuable nutrients.
🌈 Colorful fruits and vegetables offer a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
❄️ Six servings make it easy to refrigerate or freeze extra portions.
💜 The recipe can be adapted to individual digestive needs and food tolerances.

Four-year pancreatic cancer survivor Christine Wells joins Chef Gia Fazio to prepare this vibrant recipe in the newest episode of Care Kitchen.

Watch beginning August 18:
https://www.youtube.com/

Individual nutrition needs can vary during treatment. Speak with your healthcare team or a registered dietitian about the foods and modifications that are appropriate for you.

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08/19/2026

“I’m Still Here.”
Those four words carry a powerful message of perseverance, presence and hope.
In the newest episode of Care Kitchen, Christine Wells joins Chef Gia Fazio to share part of her experience as a four-year pancreatic cancer survivor—and to introduce her newly released cookbook, “I’m Still Here.”
Together, they prepare Tropical Black Bean Soup with Mango Salsa while having an honest and inspiring conversation for patients, survivors, caregivers and everyone who loves them.
Watch the episode beginning August 18:
https://www.youtube.com/
📖 Purchase Christine’s cookbook:
https://store.bookbaby.com/book/im-still-here2
💜 Read Christine’s Warrior Story:
https://seenamagowitzfoundation.org/warrior/christine-wells-pancreatic-cancer-survivor/

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08/18/2026

A tropical twist, five minutes of prep and one inspiring survivor story.
Beginning August 18, four-year pancreatic cancer survivor Christine Wells joins Chef Gia Fazio in the Care Kitchen to make Tropical Black Bean Soup with Mango Salsa.
This colorful, comforting recipe combines black beans, sweet potato, bell pepper and warming spices with a fresh mango topping. It makes six servings perfect for enjoying now and saving for days when cooking feels difficult.
As they cook, Christine shares part of her pancreatic cancer journey and introduces her newly launched cookbook, “I’m Still Here.”
Watch beginning August 18 on our YouTube Channel SeenasCareKitchen

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08/12/2026

NEW CARE KITCHEN EPISODE NOW ON YOUTUBE! 🍽️
Short on time or energy? These Mediterranean Meatballs require just 5 minutes of prep and bake in only 15–18 minutes!
Chef Gia shows you how to turn a few simple ingredients into tender, flavorful meatballs that can be enjoyed on their own, served with pasta, or tucked into a pita for an easy meal.
Quick to prepare, easy to customize, and perfect for making ahead this is the kind of recipe that makes mealtime feel more manageable.
▶️ Watch the new episode of Care Kitchen now on YouTube!

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08/05/2026

Comfort Food Made with Care
What happens when Chef Gia and Georgia Hardstark get together in the Care Kitchen? Plenty of conversation, laughter and a comforting meal made with care!
This week, they’re preparing Ground Chicken Meatloaf with Steamed Green Beans—a lighter take on a home-style classic.
🍽️ Serves 4
⏱️ 15 minutes of prep
🔥 40 minutes of cooking
Made with ground chicken or turkey, grated carrots, herbs and a side of tender green beans, this recipe delivers warmth and comfort without being overly heavy. For additional moisture, serve the meatloaf with a drizzle of broth or your favorite sauce.
Watch the new episode and cook along with Chef Gia and Georgia!

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08/03/2026

Guess Who’s Coming to the Care Kitchen?
Chef Gia is welcoming a very special guest into the Care Kitchen this week—Georgia Hardstark!
Best known as the co-host of the hit podcast My Favorite Murder, Georgia is also a writer, media entrepreneur and longtime food lover with roots in food television.
Together, Georgia and Chef Gia are preparing a comforting, home-style favorite: Ground Chicken Meatloaf with Steamed Green Beans. It’s warm, nourishing and made with simple ingredients the whole family can enjoy.
Stay tuned for this delicious new episode!

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