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Farm Kitchen:  Ailing friend - easy to freeze meal suggestions?  |
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
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 Posted - Dec 17 2013 : 04:34:49 AM
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Hello ladies,
I have a friend who will be facing an extended and delicate recovery from bowel-related surgery soon. I mention the type of surgery - sorry - because it may play a part in the meal suggestions. She needs to keep things relatively bland and easy to digest.
Because I like really spicy, kind of different stuff, I am really out of touch with what would be "safe" food that she and her family would enjoy.
I'd like to make them some meals to stick in the freezer and use when needed, and I know freezing can also limit the meal suggestions.
I'm planning the ubiquitous chicken soup.
I have a ham and Swiss cheese gratin casserole that gets bulked up with shredded potato.
I will make a few meat loaves that I know her family can eat, but I am not sure how much beef she'll be able to digest.
What have any of you kind ladies made for families that need a little help with food prep during a hard time?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions-
Cindy |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2013 : 10:00:40 AM
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Not positive what she can or cannot have, so if my ideas are "wrong" I apologize! Pasta is usually pretty easy to digest - but not sure how much tomato she may want, so what about a white sauce type pasta? Pot pies are usually pretty freezer friendly. We've frozen enchiladas as well, both beef and chicken. Something else we did a lot of when we were expecting our youngest, was to put the meat and veggies with marinade in a freezer bag, ready to throw in the slow cooker in the morning. Rice is also pretty easily digested - I made a chicken rice and broccoli casserole that turned out pretty well.
Do you have any idea what she will not be able to eat? I'm guessing anything with seeds like strawberries, and possibly tomatoes. |
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emilyrosebud
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Emily
O'Fallon
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2013 : 10:18:53 AM
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Squash soup! My friend has pancreas problems....her body does not digest food (particularly fats) properly. She swears by squash soup, and there are many ways to modify it to alter the flavor however you like.
"Make way for the Positive Day! -Bob Marley" |
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
293 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2013 : 12:42:21 PM
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Great suggestions, ladies! I am looking up some recipes right now.
Thanks,
CIndy |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
293 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2013 : 5:23:49 PM
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Holy moly, Shannon! What an incredible collection of ideas - thank you.
Cindy |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2013 : 09:11:51 AM
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| lol! Pinterest is my "go-to" while I nurse :) |
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