try not to cook meals that are too heavy,mash potatoes etc because if sh is sitting most of the day then it will just sit in her stomach and wont feel to comfortable soup is always quite good will heat her up and isn't very heavy and there are loads of different types to choose from.
EASY CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Dissolve a chicken bullion cube in 1 cup water. Reserve and refrigerate 1/2 of recipe's later.
Measure 1/2 cup brown rice in an individual-size, oven-proof dish. Pour the 1/2 cup chicken
bullion over the rice. Sprinkle with dehydrated onion flakes. Top with 1 piece of uncooked
chicken (breast or thigh works well). Top with 2 T. cream of mushroom soup. Cover with
alualuminiumil. Bake for 30 minutes at 350EF. Remove foil and continue baking until chicken is
browned. Serve with unsalted crackers or 1 slice of toasted whole wheat bread.
(Advantages for the elderly—this is a one-dish meal. Two recipes can be made and one frozen
for later use. The recipe uses an oven-refrigerator/freezer dish. If a piece of fresh fruit and a
glass of 1% milk is added to the menu a good nutritious low-fat, low-sugar, light fiber meal is
obtained.)
HAMBURGER STEW
(Serves 2)
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk with leaves, chopped
1 potato, cubed, (peel or unpeeled)
1 garlic clove, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 bay leaf
1 beef bouillon cube
2 cups water
Heat oil in saucepan.
Saute ground beef in oil until browned. Drain fat.
Add all other ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for one-half hour, adding water if needed.
TUNA CASSEROLE
(Serves 6)
3 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dill weed (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1 can (13 oz.) tuna, drained and flaked
1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup bread crumbs or croutons
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and reserve.
Melt butter or margarine in 2-quart casserole dish (in microwave 30 seconds). Stir in celery,
onion and green pepper. Microwave covered with plastic wrap on full power until tender, about
3 minutes.
Blend in flour, soy sauce, and spices. Stir in milk and cheese. Microwave uncovered on full
power, stirring after each minute, until mixture is thickened and bubbly (about 5 minutes).
Stir in reserved macaroni, tuna, and mushrooms. Microwave uncovered on full power, stirring
every 3 minutes until hot (about 6 minutes).
Sprinkle top with buttered bread crumbs or croutons. Let casserole stand uncovered 5 minutes
before serving.
This recipe will store well in the refrigerator or can be frozen in small portions for later use.
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Resource for Option #3
SPAGHETTI
6 oz. spaghetti noodles
2 1/2 quarts water
1 Tbsp. salt
Mix salt with water and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti noodles and stir occasionally during
cooking. Cook just until tender, about 12 minutes.
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
1/3 lb. ground beef
1/2 tsp. onion powder or 2 tsp. onion flakes
1/2 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
6 oz. can tomato paste
3/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
Brown ground beef with onions, garlic, and Italian Seasoning. Drain grease. Mix in tomato
paste and water. Let simmer 12 minutes. Place on spaghetti noodles and eat!
SPAGHETTI
6 oz. spaghetti noodles
2 1/2 quarts water
1 Tbsp. salt
Mix salt with water and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti noodles and stir occasionally during
cooking. Cook just until tender, about 12 minutes.
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
1/3 lb. ground beef
1/2 tsp. onion powder or 2 tsp. onion flakes
1/2 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
6 oz. can tomato paste
3/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
Brown ground beef with onions, garlic, and Italian Seasoning. Drain grease. Mix in tomato
paste and water. Let simmer 12 minutes. Place on spaghetti noodles and eat!
GARLIC BREAD
4 Tbsp. margarine
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
4 slices of French bread
Mix margarine and garlic powder together. Spread on bread and then sprinkle with parsley.
Wrap in foil and bake at 350EF. for 10-15 minutes, until toasted.
hope some of these will help
