A good friend of mine has a sister that is going to pass away any day and I would like to have some ideas ready for food that I can take over. I am not sure how much food others will bring but I would like to have things that can freeze well and also things that are quick. As I have four kids of my own, I can't do anything too expensive but I want to do all I can in the food line up to help her out. Any ideas?
2007-01-16 05:26:33 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
When my Dad died a couple of years ago, some people brought over breakfast stuff..coffee, creamer and sugar (which really came in handy!)she even came to my house to see what kind of coffee maker we had so she would get the right filters (we didn't realize what she was up to) and she even brought along an extra coffee maker for us to use , juice, bagles and cream cheese...muffins, jams and jellies...that kind of thing. no one else thought about the fact that the family might need some breakfast as well...it was soooo thoughtful of the person that did this...it really is the little things that count the most....
2007-01-16 05:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by Toots 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sandwich food is always appreciated. When my family takes things we usually either bake a ham (for close friends and family) or make a chocolate sheet cake. It is a good idea too to bring paper plates and plastic utensils. But when my Dad passed, the thing that really helped us was not a food someone brought. It was my Mom's best friend who stayed home from the funeral and straightened the house and got everything ready for when the funeral was over and everyone came to Mom's. She did all that while keeping my toddler. I remember that much more than who brought what. Not that we didn't appreciate the food. Sue just gave us what we really needed. Maybe you could do that for your friend?
2007-01-16 07:19:24 · answer #2 · answered by mrslititia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any casserole type dish will freeze and reheat well - Lasagna, baked Ziti or a classic Tuna would all keep well in the freeze - be sure to tape a card with heating directions to the top of the dish so no matter who reheats it it will turn out perfectly. Also Bagged salads and fruit are a good consideration so if she has lots of casseroles she will have a salad to go with it or have on it's own for a lighter meal. My best to you and your friend in this difficult time.
2007-01-16 05:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about your friend........here is one that you might like........then the link below has many to choose from.......
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Easy Broccoli Casserole
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Rating:
2.00 (2 ratings)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 cups broccoli florets\raw
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or other cheese
1/2 cup low fat plain yogurt
1 tsp. mustard
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to at temperature 400°F. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam about 5 to 10 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a buttered casserole dish. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Spoon over broccoli. Bake, uncovered, at temperature 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbly.
2007-01-16 05:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by ChristianNanny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most funerals are sad enough that most people just eat finger foods or snacking foods. It's not expensive to make just a little time consuming.
Meat pies, Vegitarian veggie wraps, cheese tray with crackers.
Certain dips with breads or chips. Fruit juices or teas.
Just some light foods are best, because there will probly some wasted food too.
2007-01-16 05:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well chicken and rice home made is yummy goes far is cheap to make and u can freeze, OK then pound cakes are good cheap and you can freeze, any spaghetti and sauce, it also good cheap and can freeze, also u can OK, u can also boil boneless chicken shred it up keep in in the freezer then when u need it mix onion sweet cubed pickle and a table spoon mustard and mayo until good and moist ... pick up some breads and there ya go homemade chicken salad sandwiches' also email me if u need recipes for good pound cake sorry for your friends loss and I am so glad she has a friend like you, she will need it,
2007-01-16 05:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chicken Ritz Casserole
Ingredients:
5-6 chicken breasts, cooked
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cheddar broccoli soup
about 1/4 soup can of milk
1-1/2 c. sour cream
2 c. cooked minute rice (1 c. prior to cooking)
dash salt and pepper
30 to 40 Ritz crackers, crumbled
Butter
Cooking Instructions:
Cook chicken and remove chicken from bone and cut up. Place chicken in casserole dish. Mix together remaining ingredients. Pour mixed ingredients over chicken. Top with crushed Ritz crackers; dot with butter. Bake at 350F. for 45 mins.
2007-01-16 05:39:54 · answer #7 · answered by scrappykins 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bring drinks, pop, water, etc. Or paper plates, forks, napkins, spoons,etc. Stamps. When my Grandfather passed in 1996, a family friend brought the biggest thing of reynolds wrap I've ever seen! We still have it! My Grandmother passed in August, (and my Uncle in June) of 2006, and these are some things that we had to go out and get. People remember to bring food and flowers (and they are very much appreciated) but it is the little things that are overlooked.
Remember, it is overall more important that you are there to support her than what you bring.
Something I forgot, the stamps are for when the family sends thank you's for the flowers, cards, and other gifts. It really is the little things that matters.
Praying for you and your friend.
2007-01-16 05:33:11 · answer #8 · answered by Ms Pepsi 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The casseroles are great but people also will like to just grab something and not have to sit down formally. A tray of sandwiches are good to have, open faced or if you want to get a little special types, the pinwheel sandwiches are nice. Tuna salad, chicken salad, Ham and cheese etc.
2007-01-16 13:45:39 · answer #9 · answered by Trollkepr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest a meal of Lasagna, garlic bread, and salad. You could always get the frozen kind from a store like Sam’s or Costco and get a big pan of it. The store’s bakery should have garlic bread, and Italian style salad is easy to prepare and take over to your friend. Lasagna is good left over and can be frozen.
My family is pretty picky about food being homemade but there are times when you need convenient food and we all agreed, as picky as we are, that frozen lasagna is pretty darn good! I like Stoffer’s but honestly, we’ve tried several brands and they are all good. Lasagna is sort of our emergency comfort food. Anyway, maybe you could take her one pan of it heated and take her another one that’s frozen and she can heat it up when she’s ready, after all the food everyone has brought is all gone.
2007-01-16 05:46:09 · answer #10 · answered by garnet_rayne 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋