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Taking Meals to Seniors MAY 24, 2022 / NANCY HOLTE / 
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* Thank you to guest post author, Nancy Holte. Nancy emailed me to say she had a few tips to share after receiving meals from friends following surgery. We always love practical ideas, so she offered to write them up for us. Thanks, Nancy!
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I've never considered myself a great cook, but when a friend is ill or has had a baby, I know a meal will bless them. And, of course, it's hard to know how much food a family will need, so I always try to bring plenty. I mean, who doesn't love leftovers, right?
In recent months, after having two surgeries, I've found myself a very grateful recipient of meals from friends. The thing is, though, my husband and I are older (though that's very hard for me to wrap my brain around), and a dinner you'd bring for a family is more food than we can possibly eat. So, while I love leftovers, and even having food in the freezer for another day, here are some suggestions for bringing meals to a couple or individual who are seniors.
Think small:
Consider the ingredients:
Other ways to say "I love you":
I have a couple of simple recipes that are favorites to make when bringing food to a friend.
Timely Tortellini Soup
*A 24-oz yogurt container holds a solid two servings and it freezes great.
Heat oil on medium heat in a 4.5-quart soup pot. Meanwhile, peel and coarsely chop the onion, adding to the pot as you chop. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 3 minutes.)
Add the mushrooms and cook until they begin to release their liquid, (about 2 minutes).
Add broth and tomatoes, raise heat to high, cover the pot and bring the soup to a boil. Lift the lid briefly to add Worcestershire and basil.
When the broth comes to a rolling boil, add the tortellini. When the broth comes back to a boil, continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, or just until tortellini are tender. Serve at once. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.
Taco Soup
*Quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser
Brown 1 pound of Ground Beef
Add:
Stir and heat for 5 minutes, or until warm. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips. Add sour cream, if desired.
Thanks again to Nancy for these helpful tips and recipes for taking meals to seniors!
Nancy Holte lives in southern Minnesota. She is a wife, mom of three grown sons, Nana to five adorable kids, author of "Back Away from the Cookies" (not a diet book), a humorist and encourager. Nancy loves to travel, take pictures, and read-especially by the ocean. You can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and at www.nancyholte.com.
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