Have any good meal ideas?!
My mother has cancer and needs to gain back the weight she has lost!. The only problem is all her medication has changed her appetite!.
Because of this, I am trying to give her small meals throughout the day!.
She can't just eat desserts and junk food all day!.
So what are some ideas for small meals good meals that I could cook for her that are simple and I could make while still having time for my school work and other house chores!?
thank you!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Because of this, I am trying to give her small meals throughout the day!.
She can't just eat desserts and junk food all day!.
So what are some ideas for small meals good meals that I could cook for her that are simple and I could make while still having time for my school work and other house chores!?
thank you!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
freezer isle, Steak-ums!.!.!.!.heat on griddle and place slices of swiss cheese on meat during the last minute of cooking!.
w/ 1 TBS oil, saute' thinly sliced white/yellow onion and sliced green bell pepper (optional)!. put in a hoagie roll (I like mine with creamy horseradish :)
Make sloppy joes
buy some granola bars!. oats and honey is my fav or get the chewy ones (choc chip, P!.B!. dried cranberries)
give her some trail mix (the nut and fruit kind) The nuts containealthy fats!.
Or have her drink ensure!. U can put it in a glass and freeze it!. then blend w/ some milk and u have a milkshake!. add strawberries to the vanilla one!.
Have her eat fullfat yogurt, and eat lots of beans and bread so bulk up in carbs!. like spaghetti, I love three bean salad (canned food isle buy the other beans) Try oven baked fries, oven baked chix(trying to stay low on the sat fats b/c they'll clog up ur arteries!.
I make pork chops with gravy over rice!. Simple: 6 chops, buy Ovenbag for meats (within the packages of spices) Dump 1 LARGE can Cream of Mush soup into bag, s&p the chops, toss in 2-3 whole cloves of garlic!. Tie up bag, bake according to bag directions, 45mins-1hr!. The chops come out fall-off-the-bone tender and makes it's own gravy in the bag!. Pour over white rice!.
Finally, invest in a slow cooker so u can makes stews and brisket and stuff!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
w/ 1 TBS oil, saute' thinly sliced white/yellow onion and sliced green bell pepper (optional)!. put in a hoagie roll (I like mine with creamy horseradish :)
Make sloppy joes
buy some granola bars!. oats and honey is my fav or get the chewy ones (choc chip, P!.B!. dried cranberries)
give her some trail mix (the nut and fruit kind) The nuts containealthy fats!.
Or have her drink ensure!. U can put it in a glass and freeze it!. then blend w/ some milk and u have a milkshake!. add strawberries to the vanilla one!.
Have her eat fullfat yogurt, and eat lots of beans and bread so bulk up in carbs!. like spaghetti, I love three bean salad (canned food isle buy the other beans) Try oven baked fries, oven baked chix(trying to stay low on the sat fats b/c they'll clog up ur arteries!.
I make pork chops with gravy over rice!. Simple: 6 chops, buy Ovenbag for meats (within the packages of spices) Dump 1 LARGE can Cream of Mush soup into bag, s&p the chops, toss in 2-3 whole cloves of garlic!. Tie up bag, bake according to bag directions, 45mins-1hr!. The chops come out fall-off-the-bone tender and makes it's own gravy in the bag!. Pour over white rice!.
Finally, invest in a slow cooker so u can makes stews and brisket and stuff!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
This taste really great and you can serve smaller portions and save to eat later!.!. Add more sauce for next serving on the side of a salad or something else nice and light, and it's just like a new fresh meal!.!.
CREAMY SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
1 (6 1/2 oz!.) jar marinated artichoke hearts
1/4 lb!. mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 sm!. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 (10 oz!. each) pkg!. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (I have used cream of celery or chicken)
1/2 c!. sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp!. EACH of oregano, ground nutmeg and white pepper
1/2 tsp!. lemon juice
1 c!. crushed seasoned croutons
Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade - cut in quarters and set aside!. Put marinade in a wide frying pan and add mushrooms, onion and garlic!. Cook over medium - stirring - until onion is limp - not brown!.
Squeeze spinach to remove moisture!. Add to mushroom mixture along with the soup, sour cream and eggs and seasonings!. Spoon half of this mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart shallow casserole!. Arrange artichoke hearts on top and spoon remaining spinach mixture over them!. Sprinkle crushed croutons over top and bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes!. Let stand 5 minutes before serving!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
CREAMY SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
1 (6 1/2 oz!.) jar marinated artichoke hearts
1/4 lb!. mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 sm!. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 (10 oz!. each) pkg!. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (I have used cream of celery or chicken)
1/2 c!. sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp!. EACH of oregano, ground nutmeg and white pepper
1/2 tsp!. lemon juice
1 c!. crushed seasoned croutons
Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade - cut in quarters and set aside!. Put marinade in a wide frying pan and add mushrooms, onion and garlic!. Cook over medium - stirring - until onion is limp - not brown!.
Squeeze spinach to remove moisture!. Add to mushroom mixture along with the soup, sour cream and eggs and seasonings!. Spoon half of this mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart shallow casserole!. Arrange artichoke hearts on top and spoon remaining spinach mixture over them!. Sprinkle crushed croutons over top and bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes!. Let stand 5 minutes before serving!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
That is very nice of you!.
I'm not so sure what she can eat but this is very delicious and very easy to make!.!.!.!.
5 teaspoons olive oil
4 shallots, diced
1 large onion, cut into thin strips
1 pound bacon, cut into strips
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package fettuccini pasta
3 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat!. Saute shallots until softened!. Stir in onion and bacon, and cook until bacon is evenly browned!. Stir in garlic when bacon is about half done!. Remove from heat!.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil!. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente!. Drain pasta, then return it to the pot!.
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, and shredded Parmesan!. Pour the bacon mixture over the pasta, then stir in the cream mixture!. Season with salt and pepper!.
Serves 6!.
---Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'm not so sure what she can eat but this is very delicious and very easy to make!.!.!.!.
5 teaspoons olive oil
4 shallots, diced
1 large onion, cut into thin strips
1 pound bacon, cut into strips
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package fettuccini pasta
3 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat!. Saute shallots until softened!. Stir in onion and bacon, and cook until bacon is evenly browned!. Stir in garlic when bacon is about half done!. Remove from heat!.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil!. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente!. Drain pasta, then return it to the pot!.
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, and shredded Parmesan!. Pour the bacon mixture over the pasta, then stir in the cream mixture!. Season with salt and pepper!.
Serves 6!.
---Www@FoodAQ@Com
I understand where your coming from I lost my dad after 7 years battling illnesses from the cancer!. He died May 24, 2007 exactly 4 days before my mom's birthday!. also in August I lost my grandmother who refused to eat most the time!. Most of her meals consisted of graham crackers and peanut butter with a glass of milk, or Carnation Instant Breakfast in a milkshake!.
CHEDDAR CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP
4 heads broccoli, chopped
16 oz!. Velveeta cheese, chopped
2 c!. onions, chopped
4 c!. water
2 cans cream of celery soup
2 cans cheddar cheese soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Mix chopped broccoli and onions and 4 cups of water and boil!. Allow mixture to boil for 5 minutes!. Pour 2 cans of cream of celery, 1 can of cream of mushroom and 2 cans of cheddar cheese soup into mixture!. Stir and turn heat to low!. Put chopped Velveeta cheese on top slowly while stirring!.
YUMMY TUNA SALAD
2 cans of Chicken of the Sea white albacore tuna
1 tablespoon sweet relish
2 tablespoon Kraft Real Mayonnaise
honey mustard, to taste
Drain cans of tuna well!.
In a bowl, combine well with mayonnaise, relish, honey mustard!.
Chill or serve immediately!.
Makes 4 sandwiches!.
Submitted by: Dori Bryce
CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
1 c!. finely chopped cooked chicken
1/4 c!. finely chopped celery
2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
2 tbsp!. sweet pickle relish
1/4 tsp!. salt
Dash of black pepper
1/3 c!. mayonnaise
3 tbsp!. softened butter
Sandwich bread
Combine first 6 ingredients!. Spread softened butter on bread, then spread salad mixture on bread and cut into desired shapes!. Chill in covered container until ready to serve!.
EASY POTATO SOUP
8-10 med!. potatoes
4 c!. milk
1/2 tsp!. salt
1 tsp!. pepper
5 tbsp!. butter
1 c!. onions, chopped
Peel potatoes, rinse and chop!. Cook until slightly tender, salt, and pepper mashed potatoes a little!. Add milk in a small pan, melt the butter and saute onions until tender!. Add to mixture, heat to boiling!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
CHEDDAR CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP
4 heads broccoli, chopped
16 oz!. Velveeta cheese, chopped
2 c!. onions, chopped
4 c!. water
2 cans cream of celery soup
2 cans cheddar cheese soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Mix chopped broccoli and onions and 4 cups of water and boil!. Allow mixture to boil for 5 minutes!. Pour 2 cans of cream of celery, 1 can of cream of mushroom and 2 cans of cheddar cheese soup into mixture!. Stir and turn heat to low!. Put chopped Velveeta cheese on top slowly while stirring!.
YUMMY TUNA SALAD
2 cans of Chicken of the Sea white albacore tuna
1 tablespoon sweet relish
2 tablespoon Kraft Real Mayonnaise
honey mustard, to taste
Drain cans of tuna well!.
In a bowl, combine well with mayonnaise, relish, honey mustard!.
Chill or serve immediately!.
Makes 4 sandwiches!.
Submitted by: Dori Bryce
CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
1 c!. finely chopped cooked chicken
1/4 c!. finely chopped celery
2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
2 tbsp!. sweet pickle relish
1/4 tsp!. salt
Dash of black pepper
1/3 c!. mayonnaise
3 tbsp!. softened butter
Sandwich bread
Combine first 6 ingredients!. Spread softened butter on bread, then spread salad mixture on bread and cut into desired shapes!. Chill in covered container until ready to serve!.
EASY POTATO SOUP
8-10 med!. potatoes
4 c!. milk
1/2 tsp!. salt
1 tsp!. pepper
5 tbsp!. butter
1 c!. onions, chopped
Peel potatoes, rinse and chop!. Cook until slightly tender, salt, and pepper mashed potatoes a little!. Add milk in a small pan, melt the butter and saute onions until tender!. Add to mixture, heat to boiling!.Www@FoodAQ@Com