What’s For Dinner?

Cooking for a friend in need

Food for comfort, sympathy

Casserole for a friend in need from EveningEdge.com

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What do you serve? Feeding Frenzy blogger Jeanne Besser asked readers what they cook to share with a friend or a family in need. It can be in time of illness, a death in the family, a new baby or an emergency.

Your ideas:

We have 3 go-to meals: chicken and rice; chicken enchiladas; and baked ziti. We always include a vegetable, tossed green salad, and a dessert. Rolls are optional. These entrees also freeze well in case the families get overwhelmed with donations. Other families donated lunch and snack items or breakfast items, depending on the need.
--Anne

Meat and three is a good option when you know it's something that the family will eat. When my friend was only bedrest for a difficult pregnancy, I made things like lasagna and spaghetti that I knew the whole family would eat and that would also freeze well in case they didn't want to eat it right away.
--Stacey

My next door neighbor had knee surgery and couldn't walk. ... I went to Publix, got one of their rotisserie chickens, along with some mac & cheese, a couple cans of green beans, and dessert. They were so appreciative of that meal.
--JJ

Broccoli Casserole and Roasted Chicken. I can put together a casserole in less than an hour and I'll usually pick up a chicken from Publix or Costco. That can feed a family for a couple days at least.
--Itsmorenamorena

I like to make a meal that's nourishing and comforting. My go-to is homemade, from-scratch chicken and dumplings. I've also made roast chicken with vegetable side dishes. I always include something baked, like muffins or brownies, and something for breakfast or snacking, like my homemade granola. When I cook like this, I double up, so my family gets a meal, too.
--Lucia