Maybe you know a mom who just had a baby, miscarriage, a friend who just had surgery, death, an elderly friend or couple, or someone who has fallen on hard times. You want to bless them with a meal but you need some inspiration. Many churches and women like to do this on a regular basis as a ministry to others and it is also a great way to bless others. Our family has not only made meals but also have been on the receiving end of that blessing and we have been so grateful for friends and family who have cared for us.
So today we wanted to share a few meal ideas to get your juices flowing--they were shared in our Wise Woman Builds {Titus 2} Facebook Group recently.
The women there are amazing and shared so many great and helpful ideas!
Here they are:
1. Baked Spaghetti
2. Tuna Noodle Casserole
3. Homemade Soup and garlic bread
4. Breakfast casserole
5. Lasagna
6. Meatloaf
7. Chili
8. Enchiladas
9. Baked chicken, rice pilaf
10. Meatball subs
11. Tater tot Casserole
12. White Chicken Chili
13. Baked Minute Steak
14. Chicken Fajita Casserole
15. Shepherd Pie
16. Pizza
17. Chicken Tortilla Soups with avocado, lime, and chips
18. Lemon Garlic Dump Chicken
19. Baked Ziti
20. Sloppy Joes (send buns separately)
21. Chicken Pot Pie
22. Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
23. Taco Salad/ Taco Nachos/ Tacos Salad Bar
24. Pulled Pork Sandwiches
25. Roast
26. Stew or soups
27. Chicken Parmesan Casserole
28. Chicken Tettrazini
29. Pizza Bagels
30. Pesto Chicken/ BBQ Chicken
31. Smothered Hamburger Steaks
32. Potato Hash mixed with onions and veggies
*Assuming there are no food allergies and many of the dishes can be adapted if needed! Don't forget to find out first!
If you join our group you can find some instructions to a few of the recipes and extra recipe links too!
Don't forget to add a side--most of the dishes go well with rolls (french or garlic bread) and a salad!
Dessert ideas can include:
- fruit
- fruit salad
- cookies (or bars)
- brownies
- dump cake
- banana bread
- cupcakes
- chocolate pudding pie
- blondies
Here are a few breakfast ideas (breakfast is sometimes forgotten but still very helpful):
bagels
homemade waffles
homemade pancakes
egg scramble (mixed with veggies or not)
homemade egg muffins
muffins
fruit
A good meal calendar planner website to organize meals online is Mealtrain.com.
Important note: Don't forget to put items in disposable containers to make it easy on the recipient! Sometimes when you are a new mom or recovering from something it can be hard trying to clean dishes and return them to the correct family.
What ideas would you add?
Share them in the comments below!
6 comments:
I just gave some groceries to a grandpa at church last night who is now rearing his six grandkids at his house since the mom and dad have deserted them. This article is coming at the exact right time. :)
This is coming at the perfect time! I just gave some groceries to a grandfather last night at church, whose son and daughter-in-law deserted their six kids. These kids are now staying with him and I felt led to get some food to help him out. A meal would also be a great idea! Thank you!
What a great idea to help out grandparents who are raising their grandchildren--thanks so much for sharing!
Love these ideas! It is always such a great way to bless people by providing for their basic needs when they are going through a tough day/time.
Great list!
I agree--we have been on the receiving end and SO blessed by others in the past. Something as simple as a meal can mean the world to another!
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