What is a good comfort food to take to someone whos greiving?

[binny]

The neighbours and I are all taking a night this week for the family across the street. I took tonight but really have no idea what to cook. They like anything the daughter told me, the mom just needs to eat.
My other neighbour is doing Lasagna one night so thats out.
What else is a good comfort food for them?

 

[Microcell]

Nothing is of more comfort to me than Chicken and Dumplings!!!! Cheesecake too!

 

[Crankyshank]

How about homemade Mac & Cheese?

 

[monkeyboy]

Mac and cheese home made not the box stuff

 

[NMAmy]

I always make a big pot of spaghetti sauce, then put some of it in freezer containers so that they can have some now and then some later when people may not be bringing food.

It's very nice of you to do this--I'm sure it's greatly appreciated.

 

[debster812]

binny--that is such a kind thing for you and your neighbors to do. Here are my .02c. I had a very dear friend who shot and killed himself accidentally. As you can imagine, his parents and brother were devestated. I went to their house after the funeral, and laid out the food and drink for after the service at the cemetary. I all but had to BULLY his mom into eating a couple of finger sandwiches. She had not eaten anything of substance in almost 5 days!!!

Maybe a nice platter of cold cuts, cheeses, rolls, and condiments? That way they can nibble and graze, without being overwhelmed by sitting down to a big meal?

 

[rcyannacci]

I think almost any casserole would work. I made a swiss chicken casserole for my friend whol lost her husband last week, and divided it up into three smaller oven-ready disposable pans. That way she could freeze them for later if she wanted. PM me if you want the recipe.

Anything you bring will be appreciated.

 

[Rajah]

For me, either homemade chicken soup or homemade spaghetti.

I can say that for the week after my dad did the same thing, just about the only thing my mom and I could eat was chicken soup. Personally, that's what I'd recommend.

 

[oogieboogie]

chicken noodle soup
chicken and dumplings
any kind of casserole

 

[DisneyNutMary]

I know the weather is still to warm for this, but a nice pot of homemade chicken soup is bound to be well received.

 

[JessetheCowgirl]

I like to take a ham and potatoes.

Then they can do sandwiches with the leftovers.

Or a pot roast with carrots and potatoes.

 

[lilpritch04]

When my grandpa died my neighbors brought us chicken chow mein and we all thought that was great. Pineapple fried rice and just about anything from Leann Chin's brightens up my spirits.

banana bread and pumkin bread also make great snacks and most people like them

 

[Rajah]

Originally posted by debster812
Maybe a nice platter of cold cuts, cheeses, rolls, and condiments? That way they can nibble and graze, without being overwhelmed by sitting down to a big meal?

I second this as another option as well. Someone else gave us some platters to make our own mini-sandwiches, and once we were able to eat something more than just chicken soup, the mini-sandwich materials were the best.

 

[stacilee]

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes (gravy opt) and a green salad.

**If you have time get some vanilla haagen dazs ice cream and a pack of those cheaters choc. chip cookies in the dairy section- the big ones. Bake the cookies and let them cool. Make icecream sandwiches with them and wrap individually.**

This makes me want to put on my pajamas and snuggle up on the couch with a book.

This is our favorite meatloaf recipe from a great online recipe website! My husband has always been a big meatloaf fan but I hated it until I tried this recipe!

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

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DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
Press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. Place on top of the ketchup.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Easy tasty/tangy asian inspired honey mustard salad dressing- dipping sauce. (my kids love this stuff!)


1 cup mayonaise
1/4 cup honey
4-5 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
2 heaping Tablespoons country style dijon mustard
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper

whisk it all together. Great over romain lettuce.
also great for chicken fingers!

 

[disneyatl]

Just thinking of some things we've received in the past....

Vegetable Soup and cornbread

Chili

Chicken Casserole
INGREDIENTS:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
32 buttery round crackers
1/4 cup chopped onion

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DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Boil chicken until cooked through (no longer pink inside), about 20-30 minutes. Chop into bite size pieces and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Combine soup, sour cream, onion. Pour mixture over chicken and top with crumbled crackers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes (or freeze for baking at another time).

 

[CourtasanSatine]

cholcate anything

 

[puffkin]

When my 17 year old brother passed away suddenly in a car accident, the only thing my mom would eat was the homemade chicken noodle soup that my neighbor made. A co-worker had also brought a tray of deli meats and cheeses and breads which was nice as well. We could snack on them and also put them out if we had people stop by. I know it is terrible, but we wasted so much food during that time period because so many people brought things that we just couldn't eat.

Also, on a side note, we had lots of friends and family at our house leading up to the funeral. After the funeral, nothing. I know people needed to get on with their own lives, and also many didn't know what to do/say, but that was really hard. Just don't forget the family in the weeks and months ahead. A phone call or a short visit (or even getting out of the house to dinner or something) would probably be greatly appreciated.

 

[binny]

Thanks all. I went with the Roast in the crock pot idea. That way they can keep it warm and whoever is there can eat as they please. There might also be enough for sandwiches later.I also bought a loaf of french bread and potatoes and carrots.

Is a bag of pre-made salad tacky?

 

[Margie J]

The salad is a good idea.

Anything that is light and convenient is good to bring to the family. Many grieving families have little appetite but will pick at things. The items mentioned that can be portioned and frozen are a great idea also.

Cookie trays are nice to have on hand for those who stop by.

 

[bigbabyblues]

DH grandpa passed away at the end of July, and our family appreciated everything we got (there were 30 of us at grandma's for 2-3 days after he passed, and again 2 weeks later for 3-4 days when we had services).

The thing grandma said she liked the best was the pot roast that someone brought.

It's very kind of you to think of them, whatever you take will be appreciated.

Steph