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They do not have food issues and they have reached out for help, so I would like to do what I can and have it be a little bit more interesting since I am sure they will receive plenty of lasagna, spaghetti, pizza, etc. from others.
Roast chicken is definitely on my list.
Hello Cdarocks,
Thank you for what you are doing YOU Rock! That family is blessed by knowing you! Trying to send you some REPS, but have to wait & spread the luv
I was thinking of a chicken & rice type of dish, with lots of veggies
(peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, celery, green peas, carrots, mushrooms, etc.) maybe add a bit of turmeric for color, ginger for a bit of a kick.
You can make 2 batches, one with small pieces of pineapple & one without. Leftovers can be reheated easily, and it tends to taste better on the 2nd day.
Having said that, here a couple of ideas, I tend to prefer the last one, which is the Mexican casserole.
It might be nice to add some breakfast stuff too. Mini Frittatas that can be frozen and microwaved, some homemade muffins with some heathy stuff thrown in like blueberries and oatmeal, breakfast burritos individually wrapped and ready to microwave. Even some after school snacks so Mom doesn't have to deal with that. Could be simple like ham & cheese roll ups or some veggies with dip.
A couple of more things....Chicken & rice. Paella!
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CD friends, there is a family in my community where the father is very ill and the family needs help with meals. I would like to help with this, but in my circles that usually looks like a lot of lasagna, pizza, baked pasta...I know these things are good transporting dishes, but I want to provide a little more variety. What are your favorite meals to care for friends? I would like to do this weekly, if possible, and they have 7 kids at home. TIA!
Dear CDA,
I forgot to mention the following:
1) I personally love a Spanish Seafood paella/rice dish.
But since that is very expensive to make (includes lots of seafood & saffron)
You can make a chicken paella, using the same cooking techniques, but with chicken. To give it a bit of a kick add some Spanish chorizo as well (Spanish type sausage) And this dish reheats beautifully & pleases a lot of people.
I personally believe that there are endless combinations of chicken & rice dishes, the best ones involve leaving the bone in, which in turn gives the ending result a ton of flavor.
Also, I tend to use short grain brown rice in a lot of chicken dishes, it is more filling. Just make sure to place it in water for a bit, just like you would do with beans & it cooks faster.
Most chicken & rice dishes taste amazing if you also squeeze some lime juice (from a real lime ) It
truly enhances the flavor of proteins (chicken, pork, fish, etc.)
In any of the dishes I have mentioned you can also try adding a bit of cumin, which is a nice touch as well.
Tip, when making a paella & or chicken & rice dish, make sure you let it rest for a bit before serving it.
Also, make sure to use good quality extra virgin olive oil. Add some turmeric for color & the health benefits as well.
1) I personally love a Spanish Seafood paella/rice dish.
But since that is very expensive to make (includes lots of seafood & saffron)
You can make a chicken paella, using the same cooking techniques, but with chicken. To give it a bit of a kick add some Spanish chorizo as well (Spanish type sausage) And this dish reheats beautifully & pleases a lot of people.
I personally believe that there are endless combinations of chicken & rice dishes, the best ones involve leaving the bone in, which in turn gives the ending result a ton of flavor.
Also, I tend to use short grain brown rice in a lot of chicken dishes, it is more filling. Just make sure to place it in water for a bit, just like you would do with beans & it cooks faster.
Most chicken & rice dishes taste amazing if you also squeeze some lime juice (from a real lime ) It
truly enhances the flavor of proteins (chicken, pork, fish, etc.)
In any of the dishes I have mentioned you can also try adding a bit of cumin, which is a nice touch as well.
Tip, when making a paella & or chicken & rice dish, make sure you let it rest for a bit before serving it.
Also, make sure to use good quality extra virgin olive oil. Add some turmeric for color & the health benefits as well.
CD friends, there is a family in my community where the father is very ill and the family needs help with meals. I would like to help with this, but in my circles that usually looks like a lot of lasagna, pizza, baked pasta...I know these things are good transporting dishes, but I want to provide a little more variety. What are your favorite meals to care for friends? I would like to do this weekly, if possible, and they have 7 kids at home. TIA!
That is so kind of you and I am sure whatever is appreciated. You are right about the casseroles and pasta. A little goes a long way: Here are some of what I often bring to people who need meals: A nice roast or stew is always good, roasting a chicken and adding potatoes and a salad or veggies works. How about a meat loaf? I have done that as well. And of course there is the old stand by: soup, but I am sure they are getting plenty of that.
I am making a meal for this family today. I decided on buttermilk roast chicken, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, gravy made from homemade stock, roasted carrots with honey butter glaze and blueberry buttermilk cake that can be dessert or breakfast.
I will be making dinners once a week throughout January as well and will use many of these wonderful ideas!
I am making a meal for this family today. I decided on buttermilk roast chicken, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, gravy made from homemade stock, roasted carrots with honey butter glaze and blueberry buttermilk cake that can be dessert or breakfast.
I will be making dinners once a week throughout January as well and will use many of these wonderful ideas!
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I am making a meal for this family today. I decided on buttermilk roast chicken, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, gravy made from homemade stock, roasted carrots with honey butter glaze and blueberry buttermilk cake that can be dessert or breakfast.
I will be making dinners once a week throughout January as well and will use many of these wonderful ideas!
Keep your eyes open for specials for turkey or ham for Christmas and New Year's. If you can find a ham slice it up for a meal, then use the bone for bean soup.
I am making a meal for this family today. I decided on buttermilk roast chicken, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, gravy made from homemade stock, roasted carrots with honey butter glaze and blueberry buttermilk cake that can be dessert or breakfast.
I will be making dinners once a week throughout January as well and will use many of these wonderful ideas!
That sounds like such a delicious menu. Great idea! I am sure that they will appreciate & enjoy it! Thank you!
Now, I know that you wanted to do something different, because most people are probably going to make a lasagna, pasta, etc.
But, I was thinking maybe later on you can make a different kind of lasagna, like
a seafood lasagna, it would be made with a white sauce (think New England clam chowder/Alfredo sauce), and it is all seafood (real crabmeat, shrimp, lobster, clams, scallops, etc.) And different types of cheese. You can add a bit of spinach or dill to it. Maybe even add some crispy bacon.
Just food for thought
A Blessed & Merry Christmas 2018 to you & yours! YOU Rock!
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YOU Rock! That family is blessed by knowing you! Trying to send you some REPS, but have to wait & spread the luv 
A couple of more things....Chicken & rice. Paella!
Thank you!
You are such a wealth of information!
