Airehead Posted January 13, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 13, 2020 Meal Train says it is my turn on Wednesday. Family with four children, one of whom has special needs (so everything would be puréed for her). Last several meals were lasagna, white chili, ham and scalloped potatoes. I am thinking sloppy joe, rolls, Mac and cheese, and raw veggies with dip. Kids should like that. Dad has to do the prep. Mom is having chemo and isn’t well. this feels a little lame. Do you have better ideas? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 13, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 13, 2020 That is very kind of you, especially since I know how busy you are. Your choices sound very good. The only "hot dish" I can think of is a rice and chicken casserole. But I prefer your options. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-and-wild-rice-bake/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted January 13, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 13, 2020 Pot roast & all the veggies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 13, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 13, 2020 Chili with beans 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted January 13, 2020 27 minutes ago, Kirby said: That is very kind of you, especially since I know how busy you are. Your choices sound very good. The only "hot dish" I can think of is a rice and chicken casserole. But I prefer your options. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-and-wild-rice-bake/ That sounds good too. Also easy to purée. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted January 13, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 13, 2020 Pan of lasagna (maybe more with veggies). Lasagna is not lame. Making lasagna from scratch takes time. I can't answer this question well, Airhead because how I cook would naturally be different than European style: stir fried rice....with egg, peas, chopped ham, diced carrot, onion, etc. A soup: tomato-basil or butternut squash (with a chopped pureed apple or pear inside). Some cut up crusty bread or interesting crackers on side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted January 13, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 13, 2020 I think that menu is just fine..I did baked ziti using Italian Chicken sausage when I had that duty. Oh...that sweet potato shepherd's pie made with ground Turkey, mushrooms and spinach..was a "family friendly" recipe...if you have the duty again...that might be an option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted January 13, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 13, 2020 Chicken, rice & veggies all slathered with CoM soup & baked in the oven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted January 13, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 13, 2020 Oh, a coupla baguettes ready to go in the oven and a tub of whipped butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 13, 2020 Share #10 Posted January 13, 2020 Most kids love tater tots, you could just add some of those to what you’re making and give them more choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted January 13, 2020 Share #11 Posted January 13, 2020 A shepherds pie topped with tater tots... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted January 13, 2020 9 hours ago, roadsue said: A shepherds pie topped with tater tots... Kids would love that, easily puréed, this might be the winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 13, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 13, 2020 19 hours ago, Longjohn said: Most kids love tater tots, you could just add some of those to what you’re making and give them more choice. We have made tater tot nachos. Easy peasy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted January 14, 2020 Share #14 Posted January 14, 2020 Order Papa Johns and take them a sixer of coors light. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 14, 2020 Share #15 Posted January 14, 2020 On 1/13/2020 at 8:28 AM, roadsue said: A shepherds pie topped with tater tots... Topped with tater tots? That just sounds so wrong to me. And thanks, now I need to make Shepherds pie this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 14, 2020 Share #16 Posted January 14, 2020 57 minutes ago, Indy said: Topped with tater tots? That just sounds so wrong to me. And thanks, now I need to make Shepherds pie this weekend. Please tell me you use lamb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 14, 2020 Share #17 Posted January 14, 2020 Just now, Dirtyhip said: Please tell me you use lamb. No, ground beef. Wife refuses to eat lamb, she thinks they are to cute. Hard to believe she grew up on a farm sometimes, though she never raised sheep. If she did, she wouldn't think they were so cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 14, 2020 Share #18 Posted January 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Indy said: No, ground beef. Wife refuses to eat lamb, she thinks they are to cute. Hard to believe she grew up on a farm sometimes, though she never raised sheep. If she did, she wouldn't think they were so cute. LOL. You really should call it a rancher pie, then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 14, 2020 Share #19 Posted January 14, 2020 Just now, Dirtyhip said: LOL. You really should call it a rancher pie, then. I call it what the person that gave me the recipe calls it. So blame Rocketman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 14, 2020 Share #20 Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Parr8hed said: Order Papa Johns and take them a sixer of coors light. Is the pizza used to get the taste of the "beer" out of your mouth? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted January 14, 2020 Share #21 Posted January 14, 2020 40 minutes ago, jsharr said: Is the pizza used to get the taste of the "beer" out of your mouth? You should have put quotes around "pizza" as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 14, 2020 Share #22 Posted January 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: You should have put quotes around "pizza" as well. "valid" point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted January 14, 2020 Share #23 Posted January 14, 2020 That's not lame. Casseroles seem lame, they get a bad rap as a helper meal. But consider the point. You generally provide these meals to people who are just too time or energy burdened to make dinner. So make sure it's something that requires very little effort to make ready to serve and to clean up Pop it in the oven, pop it on a plate. Don't go with the risotto or polentas unless you're going to their house to serve dinner and clean up after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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