A delicious meal is the perfect way to support someone who’s sick or injured.
hates spinach, allergic to dairy, medication interactions with grapefruit).
Be sure to read them thoroughly and follow up with any questions or concerns.
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Save plastic takeout containers when you get takeout, and use those when sharing meals.
Your friends can either recycle the containers or wash and reuse them.
Casseroles and One-Pot Meals
Casseroles are the traditional meal train recipe, with good reason.
Greg DuPree
It’s a perfect meal train idea for a large familyor giving them lots of leftovers.
(Ask ahead about the cilantro, which can be a divisive ingredient.)
Spicy, homey, delicious!
Caitlin Bensel
You may have everything you oughta make this delicious meal train dish sitting in your pantry right now.
Prep it fully and just have them bake it at 350F until warm.
Cashew butter andnon-dairy milkblend together to make a decadent and quick cashew cream in this twist on a classic.
Caitlin Bensel
Regardless of this occasion, this recipe will be a big hit.
It can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
This casserole serves up to eight people.
Victor Protasio
The stuffing cooks in one baking dish and can be paired with various proteins or enjoyed on its own.
This good-for-them (and delicious!)
This pasta dish is a tasty, cheesy meal train ideaand using rotisserie chicken makes it easy to assemble.
Cara Cormack
This make-ahead version will allow your loved ones to eat it fresh from the oven.
with an impressive-looking (and delicious) spaghetti pie.
Chuck roast gets tenderized to perfection until it shreds effortlessly in the sauce.
Greg DuPree
Cheesy Baked Pasta
Part pasta, part casserole, all delicious!
Despite being named a “soup,” it’s more a saucy bowl of lasagna-like deliciousness.
Be sure to bring along Parmesan or Romano cheese to sprinkle on top.
CAITLIN BENSEL
And it’s loaded with vegetables and herbs to give it a perfectly balanced flavor and nutrition.
This soup also freezes well, so you might have it on hand whenever the need strikes.
And don’t forget to shred the chicken before serving!
Antonis Achilleos
Various beans bring protein to this vegetarian meal, while sweet potatoes and bell peppers add heartiness.
Bring along cheese, sour cream, chives, and/or corn chips to sprinkle on top.
If you’re feeling ambitious, making your own gnocchi only tacks on an extra 20 minutes.
Caitlin Bensel
(A loaf of garlic bread on the side will be perfect for dipping!)
Using rotisserie chicken or cooking the chicken the day before you make the soup shaves even more time.
(Bonus: They make a great lunch, too.)
Antonis Achilleos
Add chips and coleslaw for a casual and delicious meal.
Make a big batch of them so they can eat on them all week.
Wrap individual tacos in foil or parchment paper to make it easy for them to grab and go.
Charles Masters
It’s cheesy ad satisfying, and can easily be modified to include toppings the recipients will like.
Plus, you’ll spend just 10 minutes prepping these before handing them over to the oven.
The sweet and tangy sauce for the pork makes this dish truly special.
Grant Cornett
Bring the fixings and the rolls, and let them build their own sandwiches.
Ham and Potato Pizza
This sheet pan pizza was designed to make quick work of dinner.
It’s the perfect comfort dish to show your loved ones just how much you care.
Alison Miksch
Desserts
Sharing a little something sweet is a great way to finish off your meal train contribution.
The filling is reminiscent of a classic cannoli flavored with almond extract and lemon zest.
Mini chocolate chips and pistachio crumbles top each cup for just the right amount of crunch.
Caitlin Bensel
No-Bake Almond Butter Thumbprints
Who doesn’t love peanut butter and jelly?
(you’re free to use peanut butter instead for them if there are no peanut allergies.)
The filling requires no baking, and with just five ingredients, it’s hard to go wrong.
Fred Hardy
And the best partRitz crackers are the secret ingredient!
These bars are fancy-looking without requiring the effort of fancy baking.
Your loved one will still love this dessert!
Greg DuPree
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