Pasta dishes thaw/reheat very well. Fettuccine Alfredo (made with cream and butter) is my go-to comfort food. There are so many different types of pasta and sauces you could really mix it up. More on the Mediterranean side, my kids love orzo with white wine butter sauce and vegetables. If you think any of the red sauces are too acidic, adding a little cream to the red sauce dilutes it but keeps it thick. Another favorite is broccoli/ cheddar casserole. And this sounds unhealthy (and probably is) but we love tater-tot hot dish. It’s Old-timey comfort food at its best.
Could you pre-cook mini hamburger patties and freeze them to make easy sliders? Serve with creamy potato’s salad? The precooked patties, buns, and potato salad all freeze/reheat well.
Im so sorry to hear about your mother. It’s really nice of you to do this for them.
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