What do you cook when providing for a family in need?

[Anonymous]

a ham, leftovers can be used for sandwhiches or frozen

[Anonymous]

I buy restaurant grade soup containers for freezing and freeze a ton of single portion soups, bolognaise lentils, Indian foods, and marinated meats ready for the grill. On the outside I label each one with the calorie count and supply a sheet with the recipes.

I try to focus in on healthy foods.

Here are the containers I use, they are awesome in the freezer and stack nicely:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Extreme%20Freeze%20Reditainer%2016%20oz.%20Freezeable%20Deli%20Food%20Containers%20w%2F%20Lids%20-%20Pack%20of%2036

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I buy restaurant grade soup containers for freezing and freeze a ton of single portion soups, bolognaise lentils, Indian foods, and marinated meats ready for the grill. On the outside I label each one with the calorie count and supply a sheet with the recipes.

I try to focus in on healthy foods.

Here are the containers I use, they are awesome in the freezer and stack nicely:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Extreme%20Freeze%20Reditainer%2016%20oz.%20Freezeable%20Deli%20Food%20Containers%20w%2F%20Lids%20-%20Pack%20of%2036

can you share your lentil recipe?

[Anonymous]

Chicken rice soup, a nice loaf of bread, some Saltines.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I buy restaurant grade soup containers for freezing and freeze a ton of single portion soups, bolognaise lentils, Indian foods, and marinated meats ready for the grill. On the outside I label each one with the calorie count and supply a sheet with the recipes.

I try to focus in on healthy foods.

Here are the containers I use, they are awesome in the freezer and stack nicely:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Extreme%20Freeze%20Reditainer%2016%20oz.%20Freezeable%20Deli%20Food%20Containers%20w%2F%20Lids%20-%20Pack%20of%2036

can you share your lentil recipe?

Nothing very precise, but GENERALLY this is what I do:

-Dice onion and sautee until soft and brown. Throw in 1/2 of a diced green pepper.
-Brown spices: Cumin, coriander, cordoram, and curry
-Add about a cup of diced tomatoes and sautee until soft
-Throw in a few 2 or so cups of brown lentils plus a few bay leaves.
-Cover with water, cover with lid, and simmer until almost soft checking for water and adding as needed. Before it is almost done, add chopped up sausage ( I like Chorizo or Andouille and only use one link) if you want to be more healthy, use chicken sausage-Any flavor you like. I also add a few drops of liquid smoke at this step. Cook until lentils are at desired consistency ( I like them pretty soft and mushy).

I REALLY love putting in cayenne pepper at the beginning and making them spicy, but my kids love my lentils and they would not eat them if they were spicy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:dip day - kids are always low on fruit and veggies - a big pile of fruit & veggies with dip. (also keeps for a few days if there are leftovers - or can supplement a "meat" dish that someone dropped off) If you are watching the kids, I'd bring over the fondue pot for fun with cheese.

Try also - bananas with dry nesquick or dry Jello

ditto lasagna if they need to keep it. I have a black bean/corn/ tex mex lasagna that I also make.

Recipe, please??

[Anonymous]

I think it's important to bring food in containers that the family does not have to wash or return. The last thing a family with a crisis (or new child) needs to be doing is figuring how to get everyone's casserole dishes back.

[Anonymous]

Meat loaf "muffins, " cooked -- family can decide how many to take out and reheat as they want or need them. With a salad and bread.

I think this is the recipe I have...
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/diner-meat-loaf-muffins-10000001160601/

[Anonymous]

Also...Banana nut bread for dessert.