On Nov 2, 10:46?am, Serene > wrote:
> Hi, Gang,
>
> I'm going into the hospital for surgery next week. I'll be gone for
> at least an overnight, and out of commission for a few days after
> that. I want to leave frozen meals for James so that he doesn't end
> up ordering pizza the whole time I'm gone. There's nothing wrong
> with pizza; he just ends up eating pizza and hot dogs for every meal
> if I am not home to cook and there's nothing easy in the house. He's
> diabetic, and it's best if he eats more varied and wholesome foods,
> in general. He prefers it, too. And I like cooking for him, and for
> the rest of my family and friends.
>
> What are you favorite freezable meals? Ideally, not hugely high in
> fat, though that's not the most important thing. Most important
> things are that it just has to be popped into the oven, and it's
> tasty. Cheap would be a bonus, too, as we're kind of strapped, and
> with a 60/40 insurance plan, that's not going to change any time
> soon. Don't get me started on the state of health insurance in this
> country. *deep breaths*
>
> Anyway.
>
> Yesterday, we had a chicken enchilada casserole from that batch I
> made the other week, but those are gone now, so I want to put in at
> least a couple things to tide the family over while I'm on my back
> (and not in that nice way that we like).
>
> Thanks in advance for your help!

Why not a huge pot of hearty soup... I did a 10 quart pot filled with
white beans and smoked ham hocks and tons of veggies today... don't
really need to freeze it, just reheat each day till it's gone.