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Neighbor died, need suggestions.
Our neighbors wife died last night of kidney failure. I think she was in her early-mid 60s. I knew she had been sick for a while but had no idea she was that ill.
Anyways, I was going to make some food to take to their house but I am at a loss for what to make. I was thinking lasagna, but I have never made a lasagna in my life? Ziti maybe?? Any other suggestions??
Re: Neighbor died, need suggestions.
That is really sweet of you to make food for your neighbour-- my family brought stuffed shells, baked ziti, macaroni and cheese, and sausage-and-peppers when my SIL died and it was really helpful to my MIL and other SIL. They just didn't feel like cooking, but obviously had children and husbands to feed.
Lasagna is tricky, I feel-- lots of people have an idea of what they like for lasagna. Baked ziti is quick and easy and I feel like you get more bang for your buck. Do you know if your neighbour has any dietary restrictions (heart healthy diet, for example? low sodium? diabetes)? Any type of casserole dish lends itself well to these situations because you can usually find one that most people like and is not going to interfere with anyone's current health issues. And it's something that the person can easily reheat in different combination of servings (alone vs. guests ans such).
You are such a nice neighbour!
I would also suggest muffins or a bread of some sort. When things like this happen, everyone thinks to make some sort of casserole and it is always helpful to have a breakfast item available too.
Soup is another good choice.
I thought of muffins when I was at the grocery store, but I decided to make a cornbread chicken casserole.
Thanks for the suggestions ladies. I was trying to think of what people brought when my mother died but all I could remember was picking cherry tomatos out of a giant salad. Not the most helpful lol.