Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Team hosting Prep and Go Meals workshop on Thursday

CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Team will be hosting two Prep and Go Meals workshops in the Memorial Hospital Teaching Kitchen on Thursday, Aug. 24.

The first workshop will begin at 12:30 p.m., and the second workshop at 5:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $150 and includes 10 meals that typically yield 4-6 servings.

This workshop is designed to help families start the school year on the right foot, as well as anyone wanting support with meal planning by providing a convenient and efficient way to prepare 10 meals in less than 60 minutes. All meal options are registered dietitian approved and have been carefully crafted by Amber Clark, Memorial Hospital’s own culinary-trained chef.

This workshop will feature a menu consisting of chicken fajitas, sweet potato chili, roast with potatoes and carrots, classic chicken noodle soup, beef and broccoli teriyaki, chicken French dip sandwiches, chicken marsala, homemade chicken pot pie and lasagna.

All meals can be frozen and thawed as needed to be cooked in a slow cooker, on a sheet pan, in the oven or in a skillet. All cooking instructions and recipes, as well as what side items to include with the entrée, will be provided.

To make the workshop more accessible, Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Team will take care of all the pre-preparation work, including cutting vegetables and other ingredients so participants can focus on the meal preparation process. Proper food handling and sanitization practices will be reviewed and observed to ensure the utmost safety and hygiene.

To register, visit mhtlc.org/services/health wellness-center/teaching-kitchen/. For additional questions, contact Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Center at 217-357-6540.