I often wonder what I should take to someone who has a new baby, are recovering from a sickness/surgery or they are mourning the loss of a loved one. So I asked the SavEars what they suggest and here are 5 great ideas.
1. Sausage and wild rice casserole…(this was brought to my sister when she had my nephew and now I love it)
Ground sausage(cooked and drained)
wild rice (cooked according to directions on package)
small thing of sour cream
and 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Mix together and bake in oven for 30 min at 350 degrees.
This reheats really well
(Courtesy of Alexandra)
2. Right after someone has lost a love one I take over food for them to be able to share with others as they pop by. I will cook a bunch of boneless chicken in the crock pot and then add BBQ sauce for pulled chicken sandwiches. I get a big bag of rolls from Costco or Sam’s Club (30 dinner rolls) for the sandwiches. I also make a big bowl of pasta salad. I use the wacky pasta if I have it or just the rotini pasta, with broccoli, carrots, zucchini, cherry tomatoes and any other nice fresh vegetables I might have on hand. Add a can of black beans and/or pinto beans rinsed and drained. then toss in my favorite italian salad dressing. It is always a big hit.
(Courtesy of Shirley)
3. Broccoli, rice, chicken and cheese casserole! Reheats well. Cooked chicken breast ( I boil in chicken broth)/white rice cooked to package directions/cream mushroom soup/steamed or frozen broccoli Mix ingredients together in a baking dish and top with shredded yellow cheese! A dessert of pie or brownies
(Courtesy of Karen)
4. I take salad, chicken casserole, rolls & toll house pie.
Chicken Casserole
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
16 oz sour cream
2-3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 sleeve ritz crackers, crushed
1 stick butter
Mix together soups, sour cream & chicken (can add a little stock if too thick). Put into 9 x 13 pan. Top with crushed crackers then pour melted butter over. Bake at 350 until brown & bubbly. YUMMY!!!
Toll House Pie
Frozen deep dish pie crust
2 eggs
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c plain (all purpose) flour
3/4 c butter (not margarine)
1 c chocolate chips
1/2 c pecans (optional)
Preheat oven to 325. Beat eggs until frothy. Add sugars & flour. Beat until smooth. Beet in softened butter. Stir in choco chips & nuts. Pour into pie crust & bake 45 minutes – 1 hour at 325. Serve warm with ice cream & a cup of coffee. Tastes just like a hot from the oven chocolate chip cookie!
(Courtesy of Jan)
5. Swiss Chicken
Layer 6-8 boneless, skinless breasts in baking dish. Cover each breast with a slice of swiss cheese. Mix 1 can cream of chicken with 1 can of water and pour over chicken. Melt 1/2 stick butter and mix with about 3/4 cup of herb stuffing. Cover chicken with stuffing and bake at 350 for an hour.
Usually I divide the recipe into 2 baking dishes and take 1/2 to someone and save the other 1/2 for my family’s dinner. There’s plenty to share!
(Courtesy of Dana)
