How many meals?

As a PP alluded to above, think in terms of a simply prepared protein, and then add side dishes. Roast chicken (rotisserie probably would work), pork chops, simple pot roast, skillet fried chicken, simply prepared whitefish. For non-meat, there are breakfast dishes (omelet, egg casserole), bean dishes (navy bean soup, bean cassoulet). Side dishes of steamed vegetables, rice, roasted potatoes. Some classic combo meals like chicken & dumplings, homemade pot pies. Maybe quiche. Meatloaf without spiciness. Hamburger & fries. Other roast veggies. Corn on the cob (cut off if necessary). Chicken-fried steak with gravy. Quiche.

TJs has those frozen spanakopita triangles and Greek cheese pie and more similar. I’d go take a stroll down their frozen food aisle and see what jumps out at you. They also make a chicken salad, spinach dip, etc.

What about breakfast for dinner - pancakes and scrambled eggs? Maybe macaroni and cheese?

Anonymous wrote:I have a relative like this. Simple roast chicken, simple pork tenderloin, simple roasted fish. I can make a sauce or something separately for those that find the plain food too boring.

This could probably please everyone thank you.

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Anonymous wrote:Need a little more, OP.

Is this home-cooked breakfast for a 3-year-old, or where to go out to eat on a date, or trying to broaden your own menu for yourself but not range into spicy, or what? Specific recipes or ethnic categories, or what? Context.

Thank you. I’d say that ethnic food is probably out as spaghetti sauce is usually too spicy, but the above mentioned Stouffers is bland enough I think.

Some ethnicities are known for bland food, for the most part. I'm trying to figure out if you are limited to familiar American classic comfort style.

I suppose mostly American, but I don’t think she’s been exposed to much else, so that not saying she wouldn’t like it, but just wouldn’t have had the opportunity to try it.

Anonymous wrote:So it sounds like they will want familiar American food, right? Is it an incorrect assumption that they are unlikely to look forward to trying, say, Bulgarian Tarator (chilled cucumber, walnut, and yogurt soup)?

Thank you, yes, she definitely wouldn’t try that, but you’ve remind me of pirogies. They could work.

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Anonymous wrote:Need a little more, OP.

Is this home-cooked breakfast for a 3-year-old, or where to go out to eat on a date, or trying to broaden your own menu for yourself but not range into spicy, or what? Specific recipes or ethnic categories, or what? Context.

Thank you. I’d say that ethnic food is probably out as spaghetti sauce is usually too spicy, but the above mentioned Stouffers is bland enough I think.

Some ethnicities are known for bland food, for the most part. I'm trying to figure out if you are limited to familiar American classic comfort style.

So it sounds like they will want familiar American food, right? Is it an incorrect assumption that they are unlikely to look forward to trying, say, Bulgarian Tarator (chilled cucumber, walnut, and yogurt soup)?

I have a relative like this. Simple roast chicken, simple pork tenderloin, simple roasted fish. I can make a sauce or something separately for those that find the plain food too boring.

Anonymous wrote:Need a little more, OP.

Is this home-cooked breakfast for a 3-year-old, or where to go out to eat on a date, or trying to broaden your own menu for yourself but not range into spicy, or what? Specific recipes or ethnic categories, or what? Context.

Thank you. I’d say that ethnic food is probably out as spaghetti sauce is usually too spicy, but the above mentioned Stouffers is bland enough I think.

Anonymous wrote:Stouffers lasagna

This is actually on my list. I mainly need dinners. Person is elderly. I also am planning on baked potato bar and egg/tuna salad for lunch. These are for heals at home over the holidays.

Stouffers lasagna

Anonymous wrote:Need a little more, OP.

Is this home-cooked breakfast for a 3-year-old, or where to go out to eat on a date, or trying to broaden your own menu for yourself but not range into spicy, or what? Specific recipes or ethnic categories, or what? Context.

+1 Much nicer than my reaction which was to wonder if was a sincere post and close out

Need a little more, OP.

Is this home-cooked breakfast for a 3-year-old, or where to go out to eat on a date, or trying to broaden your own menu for yourself but not range into spicy, or what? Specific recipes or ethnic categories, or what? Context.

Pepper is too spicy. TIA.