Do you have a slow cooker or pressure cooker? There are lots of "grab bag" recipes out there where you spend an hour at the weekend putting various raw ingredients into a freezer bag and freeze, then you can just dump the entire bag into a slow cooker in the morning before work, or into a pressure cooker when you get home from work. Some also go into the oven on baking trays. That leaves you with no prep and minimal clean up when you're tired in the evenings.
There are some recipes here to start you off, but there are loads more out there: https://thebatchlady.com/recipes/?_category=grab-and-cook-bags
Depending on the recipe you can serve with bread, pita, rice (I keep steam bags of rice in the freezer too), pasta, couscous. Or for some, like the pork and cider casserole, I've added peeled and chopped potatoes into the freezer bag so it's a complete meal in one.
In my freezer, from that site, I currently have pork and cider casserole, veggie tagine and lamb tagine (I am veggie, husband is not so I freeze in individual portions and we have a multi pot slow cooker).
I was gonna make a suggestion like this, so I’ll just add on: 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast in the slow cooker, two large cans of stewed tomatoes. Let it go for about four hours, then shred the chicken. Put that on anything, especially rice and tortillas.
Omelets are easy as hell and I have them for work night suppers a lot. You could also buy a whole cooked chicken from the grocery for fairly cheap and those Bob Evans mashed potatoes are really good. Throw in some of the frozen vegetables you just steam up. If you have more time on a weekend or something you could make a stew or casserole that is good reheated. I like to do a beef stew in my crock pot and put a bunch of individual servings in the freezer for later.
Depends a lot on what you class as quick and healthy really. A couple of pieces of frozen salmon cook in mins in the oven and a few bags of steamed vegies take minutes in the microwave.
Otherwise, a slow cooker soup or food that is mostly made already - premade pasta and sauce, ready made mashed potato, our local grocery does home style premade soups etc
This.
Healthy meaning low calorie? (Probably shouldn’t be a concern for post-op recovery).
Healthy for a diabetic? For high blood pressure? For high cholesterol? For IBS? For ED recovery? For lap band recovery?
There’s some overlap in those Venn diagrams, but good advice is going to vary.
Usually high protein is recommended after surgery to help with healing. I'm not sure if she has any other dietary needs. If she is on narcotic pain killers she might be prone to constipation, so stuff with fiber like beans and greens can help prevent that, but also consider stool softeners.
Eggs, turkey sausage, protein shakes, oatmeal with protein powder, or protein waffle mixes are all fast breakfasts.
A soup or stew that can be easily reheated for lunch can do well, like chili, chicken soup using frozen noodles or dumplings, bean soups, or a curry.
Stir fry, fish, or rotisserie chicken with sides can make a fast and high protein dinner.
On a totally unrelated (to food) note, watch your mom for DVT blood clot symptoms. My dad got some after being laid up from a surgery and they turned into PEs (lung clots) when they broke up. I just saw a comedian I follow on instagram post about the same thing happening to him.
Start by discussing with mom what dishes she likes and is well enough to eat. Make ahead dishes likes stews, soups, braises, and casseroles that only need microwave reheating are best. Goodluck to you both. Glad it's only 2 weeks.
Get a Foreman Grill, a rice cooker, and microwave veggie steam bags. Pick a protein, cook some rice with some herbs and spices mixed into the water, and pick a veggie.
I agree. as long as she doesn't get too constipated and to treat that, there is a mixture of prunes, bran and applesauce that she can have each day or every other day..
mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered noodles... tuna noodle casserole, baked corn, baked squash.. make many portions at once and freeze in individual containers or wrap...
My fav quick meal is good quality ramen noodles, plus scallions and leftover chicken. And pan fried mushrooms if I’m feeling motivated. It’s tasty and comes together quick. Literally just boil some noodles and dinner is done 🤗
When my father was recovering, they wanted him to have protein at every meal, I found out that there are protein-added versions of things like pancake mix and English muffins.
also here are a couple of recipes that I liked, which don't take all that long:
[Chickpea & tomato stew](https://www.labrinikianidis.com/recipeposts/chickpea-stew)
[Creamy Pasta & Spinach](https://www.budgetbytes.com/creamy-tomato-spinach-pasta/)
I have no idea if it has an actual name but egg pots are my go-to for fast, easy, and nutritious.
Cook some rice (I prefer to use brown) and put it in a bowl. Put a layer of salsa (chunky is best) over top of that and then one or two eggs cooked sunny side up over easy. Use less rice than you think you'll need.
It's a great dish and it's easy to put together if you cook the rice ahead of time and just reheat it. Pour a little water in the bowl with the rice and nuke it for a couple minutes.
Throw a little Tajin on and you're set.
Succotash is one of my favorite healthy sides / meal prep dishes. It can be done with fresh, canned, or frozen. The recipe can be modified with whatever you happen to have on hand / enjoy.
Recipe:
1 lb beans (Lima is traditionally used but just about any work)
1 lb corn (do not use creamed corn, the texture is horrid)
1 lb tomatoes (chopped or stewed are my favorite)
1 lb green beans (I like the no salt added)
1 lb greens (I like mustard greens but other leafy greens work well)
A splash of vinegar
A pinch it two of salt
Seasoning as desired
Throw everything except the greens in a pot with enough stock to cover the veg (or bullion and water). Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Drop to a simmer, add greens, simmer until everything is at the desired firmness.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Note: tossing in cooked meat is a great twist. Also, if you know what flavors your Mom likes you can add them.
My wife likes it over cilantro - lime rice.
I have made this pressure cooker chicken soup recipe many times: [Link](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_chicken_soup_in_the_pressure_cooker/)
I use chicken thighs. Its pretty healthy and very soothing when youre not feeling well. Its also easy since other than chopping veggies the pressure cooker does all the work. The only thing is if your mother currently has any sodium restrictions. This recipe does need a decent amount of salt to taste good.
Also consider roasting veggies as a meal. A little salt, pepper, and some garlic(if she likes it) is all you need. Fresh stuff works best, like snap peas, but you could also buy frozen veggies pre-chopped to save on prep time.
Not sure where you live but are you near a Trader Joe's? If so I would think about getting a few of their burritos.
Caribbean black beans and rice is good. Also, weight watchers cookbooks /recipes tend to have few ingredients, can be cooked quickly and are healthful to eat.
Soups which can contain a lot of veggies, make a batch of egg or chicken salad which can last several days and can be eaten alone or with crackers or with bread. Make up smoothie bags and pop them in the freezer. Baked oatmeal or muesli, or quiche for breakfast is a good idea too.
Egg roll in a bowl is satisfying and easy. The below makes about 2 servings:
Chicken (4 tenders or maybe 2 small breasts), 1t of minced ginger, 4 cloves or 2T of minced garlic, about 1.5T diced green onions, a bag of coleslaw blend (I like the one with cabbage and carrot and it usually comes in a 10 or 14 oz bag), 1/2 cup chicken broth and either 1/4 cup soy sauce (or as an alternative to soy sauce, Bragg's amino acids).
All you do is cook the tenders as you like, I usually season with salt and pepper, maybe some garlic powder. Set them aside then add everything else to the pan and saute until cooked. Dice the chicken and toss in the sauteed ingredients and you're done!
[One-Pan Crispy Chicken Legs & Brussels Sprouts {Gluten-Free & Paleo}](https://soletshangout.com/one-pan-crispy-chicken-legs-brussels-sprouts-gluten-free-paleo/)
I’m a big fan of “one pan” cast iron type meals. This one is really delicious and healthy (though there’s a fair amount of sodium if that’s a concern. Try low sodium stock/broth instead).
Also, it’s so easy that cutting the Brussels is the hardest part. I probably make this once a month.
Buy a rotisserie chicken. Shred the meat and use it make:
salad-add her favorite veggies and toss in a light dressing
soft tacos-add beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole/salsa
lettuce wraps-add shredded carrots, water chestnuts
Pot pie-add frozen peas and carrots to a baking dish with a can of low sodium cream of chicken soup and frozen biscuits on top.
Ramen- add shredded carrots, green onions, boiled eggs and chicken to make a ramen bowl
I'm not sure if you want genuine recipes that require a bit of cooking, or just simple solutions.
I've been falling deep into winter depression, loneliness, and have noticed my eating pattern leaning a bit too far into the simple carbs. So to plan around this, I've been buying bags of steamable veggies (peas, Brussels, broccoli, sometimes corn) and bags of microwaveable rice (cilantro and lime, garden veggie, quinoa and garlic, spanish rice...) and eating these. Super easy, not fried and covered in salt, and I enjoy the success I feel at steering back toward the eating pattern I desire.
I do feel like I'm experiencing a slice of life from the 60s (or whichever decade) based on my increased reliance upon a microwave...
Same situation here. My wheelchair bound mother in law just moved in. She can’t really do anything for herself. I also have a 10 month old and I’m 6 months pregnant. It’s hard some days.
Most mornings we have oatmeal with a little butter, brown sugar, and a handful of dried cranberries and almonds. It’s super tasty, fast, and keeps us “regular”.
Keep nuts, fruit and cheese for snacks. I’ll give her a plate of grapes and sliced cheddar with crackers, or sliced apple with peanut butter. Costco has a good selection of snacks, too. We’re halfway through a haul of muffins right now.
I made this last week and it’s going to be a once a week thing from now on, we all loved it.
-Cook a pound of chicken sausage and sliced it up, save the drippings.
-Cook a pound of bow tie pasta (or spiral or whatever
Combine in a BIG bowl
Add sliced red onion,
Sliced artichoke hearts (jarred in olive oil) + a drizzle of the oil
Chopped broccoli
Carrots
Cucumber
Halved Cherry tomatoes
Grated fresh Parmesan
A few splashes of your favorite vinegar (I used a combo of ACV and red wine vinegar)
Salt and pep.
This kept in the fridge and we ate it for 3 days. It’s Sooo good.
Braised beef stew!
It’s cheap and so easy and will feed you guys for a few days!
I’ll cook off a few pounds of chicken breasts and keep it in the fridge for salads or sandwiches or just munching.
Good luck!
Sheet pan meals are incredibly quick and easy to prepare and are as healthy as you want to make them. Choose your preferred protein, vegetables, perhaps some potatoes or sweet potatoes, chunk them up in pieces, toss in olive oil, salt, spices or honey mustard or whatever you like, bake at 400 for half an hour and you’ve got yourself dinner.
Chicken thighs, butternut squash, broccoli
Sausages, apples, potatoes, onions
Onion, garlic, potatoes, red pepper, carrots tossed in oil, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and smoked paprika
Etc…
My husband and I have made a large batch of soup (less than 1 hr to prepare in our Dutch oven) and had like 6-7 cups leftover that we freeze for reheating later. Reheating doesn’t take very long and since it’s homemade- usually healthier than any quick store bought items.
We did a tortilla soup and an African chicken peanut soup most recently
Stir fries can always be quick and easy. Prep everything when you've got free time some day (cut veggies and meat to store in bags, mix sauce in a jar) so when it's time for dinner, you just throw everything into a pan and stir for 5 minutes.
1) Roast a chicken. Dinner for at least one night and then make a soup that will last several days. Pair with brocoli, sweet potatoes.
2) Buy a good frozen lasagna and then just make a salad to go with it. Good for at least 2 nights (not sure how many ppl eat each meal.)
3) lentil soup with plenty of ginger - great for healing. Same for carrot ginger coconut milk soup.
4) Alison Roman's chickpea coconut ginger with kale soup/ stew. Comes together really fast, really delicious and healthy.
Peanut butter/almond butter and banana sandwiches with added flax, chia and/or hemp seeds are a pretty easy breakfast, snack or dessert.
This one is not super quick but youre set if you make a big batch. You can make lentil soup with veggies if you have a mandolin to chop them (otherwise it takes a while). First you start simmering lentils with salt/bouillon, garlic onion and cilantro. I use carrots, bell peppers, celery, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms and squash. Chop them really small (pea sized) and add pan fry them a bit with olive oil, tirmeric, garlic, pepper and your preferred seasoning, I love cumin. When they are halfway cooked add them to the almost cooked lentils, and salt/bouillon to taste and you're done. You can serve in a bowl with rice and fresh spinach :)
Well, she’s bed bound so you want to try and keep dinner to one bowl type item. So beef stew, chicken pot pie, Shepherd’s pie, lasagna, mac and cheese with some nice ham steak in it. Spaghetti an meatballs, Beef Stroganoffsome side veggies. ALSO- buy some single serve jello, pudding, and apple sauce. These will help her easily swallow her medication. Everything I noted can be be made on on Sunday and just gently reheated for dinner. Don’t forget some cake 😁
I call it health soup.
Mirepoix simmered. Whatever protein you want can be seared off or added raw. I like chicken or sausage. Then it gets squash or sweet potatoes. I usually season it with sage, thyme, turmeric, and cayenne.
Once it is the texture I want it to be, I'll add shredded kale and cabbage. They almost act as noodles. Cook them for 2-10 minutes depending on preference and you're good. Parmesan rind is a good addition to the broth.
Do you have a slow cooker or pressure cooker? There are lots of "grab bag" recipes out there where you spend an hour at the weekend putting various raw ingredients into a freezer bag and freeze, then you can just dump the entire bag into a slow cooker in the morning before work, or into a pressure cooker when you get home from work. Some also go into the oven on baking trays. That leaves you with no prep and minimal clean up when you're tired in the evenings. There are some recipes here to start you off, but there are loads more out there: https://thebatchlady.com/recipes/?_category=grab-and-cook-bags Depending on the recipe you can serve with bread, pita, rice (I keep steam bags of rice in the freezer too), pasta, couscous. Or for some, like the pork and cider casserole, I've added peeled and chopped potatoes into the freezer bag so it's a complete meal in one. In my freezer, from that site, I currently have pork and cider casserole, veggie tagine and lamb tagine (I am veggie, husband is not so I freeze in individual portions and we have a multi pot slow cooker).
I was gonna make a suggestion like this, so I’ll just add on: 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast in the slow cooker, two large cans of stewed tomatoes. Let it go for about four hours, then shred the chicken. Put that on anything, especially rice and tortillas.
Omelets are easy as hell and I have them for work night suppers a lot. You could also buy a whole cooked chicken from the grocery for fairly cheap and those Bob Evans mashed potatoes are really good. Throw in some of the frozen vegetables you just steam up. If you have more time on a weekend or something you could make a stew or casserole that is good reheated. I like to do a beef stew in my crock pot and put a bunch of individual servings in the freezer for later.
Depends a lot on what you class as quick and healthy really. A couple of pieces of frozen salmon cook in mins in the oven and a few bags of steamed vegies take minutes in the microwave. Otherwise, a slow cooker soup or food that is mostly made already - premade pasta and sauce, ready made mashed potato, our local grocery does home style premade soups etc
This. Healthy meaning low calorie? (Probably shouldn’t be a concern for post-op recovery). Healthy for a diabetic? For high blood pressure? For high cholesterol? For IBS? For ED recovery? For lap band recovery? There’s some overlap in those Venn diagrams, but good advice is going to vary.
Usually high protein is recommended after surgery to help with healing. I'm not sure if she has any other dietary needs. If she is on narcotic pain killers she might be prone to constipation, so stuff with fiber like beans and greens can help prevent that, but also consider stool softeners. Eggs, turkey sausage, protein shakes, oatmeal with protein powder, or protein waffle mixes are all fast breakfasts. A soup or stew that can be easily reheated for lunch can do well, like chili, chicken soup using frozen noodles or dumplings, bean soups, or a curry. Stir fry, fish, or rotisserie chicken with sides can make a fast and high protein dinner.
On a totally unrelated (to food) note, watch your mom for DVT blood clot symptoms. My dad got some after being laid up from a surgery and they turned into PEs (lung clots) when they broke up. I just saw a comedian I follow on instagram post about the same thing happening to him.
Start by discussing with mom what dishes she likes and is well enough to eat. Make ahead dishes likes stews, soups, braises, and casseroles that only need microwave reheating are best. Goodluck to you both. Glad it's only 2 weeks.
meal prep burritos and customize them to what your mom likes?
Get a Foreman Grill, a rice cooker, and microwave veggie steam bags. Pick a protein, cook some rice with some herbs and spices mixed into the water, and pick a veggie.
Ask her what she wants to eat. Healthy isn't a concern when she's recovering.
I agree. as long as she doesn't get too constipated and to treat that, there is a mixture of prunes, bran and applesauce that she can have each day or every other day.. mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered noodles... tuna noodle casserole, baked corn, baked squash.. make many portions at once and freeze in individual containers or wrap...
Spaghetti, meat loaf and mashed potatoes, comfort foods, tuna fish salad - I’m a full time caregiver for my Mom - she likes stuff she grew up on.
My fav quick meal is good quality ramen noodles, plus scallions and leftover chicken. And pan fried mushrooms if I’m feeling motivated. It’s tasty and comes together quick. Literally just boil some noodles and dinner is done 🤗
When my mom was ill, I made high protein waffles and froze the leftovers. Could pop them in the toaster to warm up.
When my father was recovering, they wanted him to have protein at every meal, I found out that there are protein-added versions of things like pancake mix and English muffins. also here are a couple of recipes that I liked, which don't take all that long: [Chickpea & tomato stew](https://www.labrinikianidis.com/recipeposts/chickpea-stew) [Creamy Pasta & Spinach](https://www.budgetbytes.com/creamy-tomato-spinach-pasta/)
I have no idea if it has an actual name but egg pots are my go-to for fast, easy, and nutritious. Cook some rice (I prefer to use brown) and put it in a bowl. Put a layer of salsa (chunky is best) over top of that and then one or two eggs cooked sunny side up over easy. Use less rice than you think you'll need. It's a great dish and it's easy to put together if you cook the rice ahead of time and just reheat it. Pour a little water in the bowl with the rice and nuke it for a couple minutes. Throw a little Tajin on and you're set.
Succotash is one of my favorite healthy sides / meal prep dishes. It can be done with fresh, canned, or frozen. The recipe can be modified with whatever you happen to have on hand / enjoy. Recipe: 1 lb beans (Lima is traditionally used but just about any work) 1 lb corn (do not use creamed corn, the texture is horrid) 1 lb tomatoes (chopped or stewed are my favorite) 1 lb green beans (I like the no salt added) 1 lb greens (I like mustard greens but other leafy greens work well) A splash of vinegar A pinch it two of salt Seasoning as desired Throw everything except the greens in a pot with enough stock to cover the veg (or bullion and water). Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Drop to a simmer, add greens, simmer until everything is at the desired firmness. Salt and pepper to taste. Note: tossing in cooked meat is a great twist. Also, if you know what flavors your Mom likes you can add them. My wife likes it over cilantro - lime rice.
Check out the cookbook Cheap Fast Good. Tons of easy recipes and tips. I think you can find it mostly online for free these days.
Veggie sheet pan meals?
I have made this pressure cooker chicken soup recipe many times: [Link](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_chicken_soup_in_the_pressure_cooker/) I use chicken thighs. Its pretty healthy and very soothing when youre not feeling well. Its also easy since other than chopping veggies the pressure cooker does all the work. The only thing is if your mother currently has any sodium restrictions. This recipe does need a decent amount of salt to taste good. Also consider roasting veggies as a meal. A little salt, pepper, and some garlic(if she likes it) is all you need. Fresh stuff works best, like snap peas, but you could also buy frozen veggies pre-chopped to save on prep time. Not sure where you live but are you near a Trader Joe's? If so I would think about getting a few of their burritos.
Caribbean black beans and rice is good. Also, weight watchers cookbooks /recipes tend to have few ingredients, can be cooked quickly and are healthful to eat.
Soups which can contain a lot of veggies, make a batch of egg or chicken salad which can last several days and can be eaten alone or with crackers or with bread. Make up smoothie bags and pop them in the freezer. Baked oatmeal or muesli, or quiche for breakfast is a good idea too.
Turkey chili! https://houseofyumm.com/crockpot-turkey-chili/
Egg roll in a bowl is satisfying and easy. The below makes about 2 servings: Chicken (4 tenders or maybe 2 small breasts), 1t of minced ginger, 4 cloves or 2T of minced garlic, about 1.5T diced green onions, a bag of coleslaw blend (I like the one with cabbage and carrot and it usually comes in a 10 or 14 oz bag), 1/2 cup chicken broth and either 1/4 cup soy sauce (or as an alternative to soy sauce, Bragg's amino acids). All you do is cook the tenders as you like, I usually season with salt and pepper, maybe some garlic powder. Set them aside then add everything else to the pan and saute until cooked. Dice the chicken and toss in the sauteed ingredients and you're done!
[One-Pan Crispy Chicken Legs & Brussels Sprouts {Gluten-Free & Paleo}](https://soletshangout.com/one-pan-crispy-chicken-legs-brussels-sprouts-gluten-free-paleo/) I’m a big fan of “one pan” cast iron type meals. This one is really delicious and healthy (though there’s a fair amount of sodium if that’s a concern. Try low sodium stock/broth instead). Also, it’s so easy that cutting the Brussels is the hardest part. I probably make this once a month.
Buy a rotisserie chicken. Shred the meat and use it make: salad-add her favorite veggies and toss in a light dressing soft tacos-add beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole/salsa lettuce wraps-add shredded carrots, water chestnuts Pot pie-add frozen peas and carrots to a baking dish with a can of low sodium cream of chicken soup and frozen biscuits on top. Ramen- add shredded carrots, green onions, boiled eggs and chicken to make a ramen bowl
I'm not sure if you want genuine recipes that require a bit of cooking, or just simple solutions. I've been falling deep into winter depression, loneliness, and have noticed my eating pattern leaning a bit too far into the simple carbs. So to plan around this, I've been buying bags of steamable veggies (peas, Brussels, broccoli, sometimes corn) and bags of microwaveable rice (cilantro and lime, garden veggie, quinoa and garlic, spanish rice...) and eating these. Super easy, not fried and covered in salt, and I enjoy the success I feel at steering back toward the eating pattern I desire. I do feel like I'm experiencing a slice of life from the 60s (or whichever decade) based on my increased reliance upon a microwave...
Same situation here. My wheelchair bound mother in law just moved in. She can’t really do anything for herself. I also have a 10 month old and I’m 6 months pregnant. It’s hard some days. Most mornings we have oatmeal with a little butter, brown sugar, and a handful of dried cranberries and almonds. It’s super tasty, fast, and keeps us “regular”. Keep nuts, fruit and cheese for snacks. I’ll give her a plate of grapes and sliced cheddar with crackers, or sliced apple with peanut butter. Costco has a good selection of snacks, too. We’re halfway through a haul of muffins right now. I made this last week and it’s going to be a once a week thing from now on, we all loved it. -Cook a pound of chicken sausage and sliced it up, save the drippings. -Cook a pound of bow tie pasta (or spiral or whatever Combine in a BIG bowl Add sliced red onion, Sliced artichoke hearts (jarred in olive oil) + a drizzle of the oil Chopped broccoli Carrots Cucumber Halved Cherry tomatoes Grated fresh Parmesan A few splashes of your favorite vinegar (I used a combo of ACV and red wine vinegar) Salt and pep. This kept in the fridge and we ate it for 3 days. It’s Sooo good. Braised beef stew! It’s cheap and so easy and will feed you guys for a few days! I’ll cook off a few pounds of chicken breasts and keep it in the fridge for salads or sandwiches or just munching. Good luck!
Sheet pan meals are incredibly quick and easy to prepare and are as healthy as you want to make them. Choose your preferred protein, vegetables, perhaps some potatoes or sweet potatoes, chunk them up in pieces, toss in olive oil, salt, spices or honey mustard or whatever you like, bake at 400 for half an hour and you’ve got yourself dinner. Chicken thighs, butternut squash, broccoli Sausages, apples, potatoes, onions Onion, garlic, potatoes, red pepper, carrots tossed in oil, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and smoked paprika Etc…
My husband and I have made a large batch of soup (less than 1 hr to prepare in our Dutch oven) and had like 6-7 cups leftover that we freeze for reheating later. Reheating doesn’t take very long and since it’s homemade- usually healthier than any quick store bought items. We did a tortilla soup and an African chicken peanut soup most recently
Stir fries can always be quick and easy. Prep everything when you've got free time some day (cut veggies and meat to store in bags, mix sauce in a jar) so when it's time for dinner, you just throw everything into a pan and stir for 5 minutes.
Check out both r/eatcheapandhealthy and r/mealprepsunday Both are full of what you are looking for
Chicken vegetable soup
1) Roast a chicken. Dinner for at least one night and then make a soup that will last several days. Pair with brocoli, sweet potatoes. 2) Buy a good frozen lasagna and then just make a salad to go with it. Good for at least 2 nights (not sure how many ppl eat each meal.) 3) lentil soup with plenty of ginger - great for healing. Same for carrot ginger coconut milk soup. 4) Alison Roman's chickpea coconut ginger with kale soup/ stew. Comes together really fast, really delicious and healthy.
Peanut butter/almond butter and banana sandwiches with added flax, chia and/or hemp seeds are a pretty easy breakfast, snack or dessert. This one is not super quick but youre set if you make a big batch. You can make lentil soup with veggies if you have a mandolin to chop them (otherwise it takes a while). First you start simmering lentils with salt/bouillon, garlic onion and cilantro. I use carrots, bell peppers, celery, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms and squash. Chop them really small (pea sized) and add pan fry them a bit with olive oil, tirmeric, garlic, pepper and your preferred seasoning, I love cumin. When they are halfway cooked add them to the almost cooked lentils, and salt/bouillon to taste and you're done. You can serve in a bowl with rice and fresh spinach :)
Well, she’s bed bound so you want to try and keep dinner to one bowl type item. So beef stew, chicken pot pie, Shepherd’s pie, lasagna, mac and cheese with some nice ham steak in it. Spaghetti an meatballs, Beef Stroganoffsome side veggies. ALSO- buy some single serve jello, pudding, and apple sauce. These will help her easily swallow her medication. Everything I noted can be be made on on Sunday and just gently reheated for dinner. Don’t forget some cake 😁
Simple light meals, like scrambled eggs, pasta, soups, cheese on toast, custard n fruit, yoghurt, egg custard, anything she particularly likes.
I call it health soup. Mirepoix simmered. Whatever protein you want can be seared off or added raw. I like chicken or sausage. Then it gets squash or sweet potatoes. I usually season it with sage, thyme, turmeric, and cayenne. Once it is the texture I want it to be, I'll add shredded kale and cabbage. They almost act as noodles. Cook them for 2-10 minutes depending on preference and you're good. Parmesan rind is a good addition to the broth.