serving bowls in this picture. I am going to
guide Seniors how to fill them with delicious
food. The dollar/discount stores can be a source
of economical meals for this Easter holiday.
It will be enough for up to four servings.
The recipes can be doubled if desired.
These meals may not be low sodium or
low fat, I'll give tips below on how to
reduce sodium on some of the meals.
If the store where you are shopping
have low sodium varieties, buy them.
Here are some quick and easy recipes
(even if you're not a baker or cook).
Meal #1
CHICKEN & DRESSING CASSEROLE
Need:
9x13 foil pan
2- 5 oz cans Chunk Chicken Breast,
drain juice
1-6 oz box Savory or Cornbread
stuffing mix
1- 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken or
Celery Soup (low sodium if available)
1-15 oz can chicken broth
(low sodium if available)
Directions:
Preheat oven 350. Add chicken chunks
to greased foil pan. Use fork to spread evenly,
Pour soup over chicken and spread evenly
over chicken. In bowl, mix stuffing mix
with some of the broth. Stuffing must be
moist, so add more broth if necessary.
Sprinkle stuffing evenly over the soup.
Bake 40 minutes or until top is brown.
Tips:
* Add day old bread or crushed crackers
to stuffing if want more topping
* Can use half water & half broth
to lower sodium
Southern Green Bean & Potatoes
1-15 oz can Green Beans
1-15 oz can Sliced or Whole
White Potatoes
(drain juice)
Season with:
2 Tablespoons Butter, Margarine,
Broth, or Bacon Drippings.
Directions:
Put beans & potatoes in pot.
Add the seasoning. Add 1/2 cup
of water if more liquid desired.
Bring to boil, then simmer on
medium low for 15 minutes.
Stir and make sure beans & potatoes
are fork tender.
Tips:
1 teaspoon onion powder or garlic
powder can be added for more flavor
Serve with Chilled Cranberry Sauce
Meal #2
Chicken Noodle Special
9x13 foil pan
2-5 oz cans Chunk Chicken Breast
(drained)
1 bag Egg Noodles
10.5 Can Cream Celery or Chicken Soup
1/2 cup Milk
15 oz Can Green Peas, Drained
1 sleeve Crushed Crackers
1/2 Stick Butter or Margarine, Melted
Directions:
Cook 1-1/2 cups noodles until fork tender.
Rinse with cold water to stop further cooking.
Drain & set aside. In bowl, mix drained chicken,
soup, milk, and peas. Stir in noodles. Mix well.
Add mixture to greased foil pan, In bowl,
mix cracker crumbs with melted butter.
Sprinkle crumbs evenly over casserole.
Bake 30 minutes or until topping brown.
Serve with Tossed Salad.
MEAL #3
SAUSAGE & POTATO MEDLEY
1 pack Smoked Sausage
(one sausage in pack)
1-15 oz can Sliced Potatoes
(drained)
2 tablespoons oil
1-4 oz jar red peppers, drained
Directions:
Slice sausage into 1/2 inch rounds. In skillet,
brown sausage and potatoes on medium
high heat. Stir in peppers. Cook until
peppers are slightly brown. Remove from
heat. Place in serving dish.
Serve with rolls or garlic toast.
Tips:
* Any of these meals could be
used by anyone om a fixed income.
* Meals based on items available
at my local dollar/discount stores.
I will feature easy desserts in part two.
Hopefully one of these menu ideas will make
a Senior Citizen have a Happy Easter.
