Cooking for Community Returns! This Weeks Meal Prep for a Local Senior!

[@RevBTB]

OOOO.. how about a food pantry challenge while cooking for community? share a real food pantry pick up on her homes behalf and make what you can with it.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I have been thinking about picking them up a box of food, it may be very helpful to them! She now has 24 hour around the clock care which I’m sure is very expensive to the family, and any relief is helpful

[@JenneeB927]

​​@DollarTreeDinners Rebecca, the family may qualify for mission pantries(they may receive it already). Not only would it help the family, but as someone who has had to use these pantries, it sure would be helpful. To show us different cooking methods.

[@bern84]

I like this idea!

[@connieblack5276]

What ever you decide to do I'm on board with. Never a dull video when it comes to your channel , love it.

[@MissysMealMayhem]

I love this. Thoughtful meals. There is nothing wrong with considering cost.

[@a.b.c.6717]

You inspired me to cook extra for my elderly next door neighbor. It’s not how you do a full week, but when I’m making something, I’ll text her and ask if she wants some (and she always does), and I’ll pass her a couple portions over our fence or go over and visit when I deliver. I believe it has made both our lives better. She has been checking in on me after the death of my 13 yo dog and sharing her dog with me. So thank you for the inspiration. You’re doing good work.

[@itsallperfectlynormal9805]

💞

[@abbypalos6633]

I'm sorry for your loss. It's great that you can share your meals and she can share her dog.

[@margaretdoyle7319]

Kindness breeds kindness.

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

Thank you for all you do for these people. May God Bless always.

[@abou8963]

Thank you! She is wonderful!

[@LucyShea81]

Awe, what a wonderful gift! Thank you for helping her feed these people! ❤

[@CarlMassop]

Thank you for such a great gift for this content creator! She definitely deserves it

[@Charlotte-h9j]

My dear. We all are thrilled to have you do whatever it is you want to do. We think of you as a brilliant family member who knows how to save and cook cost effectively. Love ya girl!!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you so much!

[@Anukaonline]

Well said!

[@abou8963]

Yes. Absolutely, yes.

[@TaviaShadowstar11]

Well said. This is a lovely community.

[@lauraspicks7114]

Right on ! Touche !

[@georgepolen9123]

Rebecca, your evident joy from cooking for community has inspired me to cook for a friend with health problems that make cooking difficult for her. I can-t tell you how much pleasure it has brought both of us! Thank you!

[@scook5599]

I am sure that the meals you are making for your friend will be a big help to her. I have health issues and cooking can be hard for me. When I have a good day I make several meals for days when I am not up to cooking. I also take advantage of Community frozen pickup meals for Seniors through a Department on Aging Not-for-profit agency. Five meals, along with cartons of low fat milk, crackers, individual containers of fruit and graham crackers. The meals are not always the best, but I still find them helpful when I am not able to cook. Another good idea to help a Senior or disabled person is to offer to pickup and deliver the meals to them as many no longer drive.

[@poketographyyy]

Rebecca, thank you so much for filming these challenges and doing this for your community. You're not only performing a service for your local families but also helping so many people across the world by recording this and sharing your planning, cooking, and storage processes via KZbin. Your humility, grace, creativity, and respect shine through every video and you're giving a lot of people hope and ideas about how to survive and even thrive with limited resources, time, and money. Keep up the good work! Side note: I have mad respect as to how you preserve these people's privacy at the same time, too.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That is so wonderful and kind of you to say, thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@abou8963]

Yes. Well said. I am thankful too.

[@paulgeary6511]

AWWWWW❣️❣️❣️ #I LOVE YOU GUY'S*!❣️❣️❣️❣️😇🥰😍🥰😍🥰❣️😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@rajimac]

I certainly don’t judge you if you change the plan. You could do any kind of video and I’ll watch it. I enjoy your take on different ways to cook and save money . The budget videos are good , the cooking for the elderly lady is great to watch. I live the shopping videos and the special occasion videos. So you don’t need to apologise to us for changing the plan. Keep up the good work.

[@jimmiepatrum]

Ditto to what @rajimac said. Diane

[@sandystewart4325]

Please do the food pantry. If they qualify for food...you can pick it up for her even. Someone fills out app for her and grandson, list you as alternate pick up person.

[@charylliss3741]

Yes, glad she is home. Glad to have this segment back... It is very helpful to see you using a budget, it shows that any of us(even on tight budget ourselves) can help others.❤

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

I am so happy “our” senior is home and safe. My only dilemma is which of these recipes. I’m going to try for myself first.. I meal prep for myself some weekends. I love these particular recipes because they’re small enough batches that I can handle them and I’m not eating the same thing for a month. 😁. You absolutely nothing to apologize for the slight delay on the second $100 monthly challenge. You provide so much contact for us and we are all so grateful, we understand sometimes circumstances change and you have your own life to live on top of KZbin. ❤❤❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I love that she’s our senior now 🥰 I need a cute nickname for her so that I can make this series a little more personal without using her real name. I almost just started calling her my adopted grandma but I don’t want to cause any confusion.

[@MichelleBeach5]

​@@DollarTreeDinnersI vote we call her Shirley. 🥰

[@pspears2153]

What if you call her "Miss" and the first letter of her name?

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

@@pspears2153 oh I like this idea…

[@lauraspicks7114]

@@BrowneyedGirlmjdWhat about, Mrs. C. the c being for cooking ?!

[@Swtclggr1]

You have inspired me to help someone less fortunate than myself. I'm cooking for a 84 yr old lady who is raising her 15 yr old granddaughter. She recently hurt her back therefore I'm cooking and taking them meals. I really want her to tell me what she likes or doesn't like but claims everthing is wonderful. Both are very sweet people. I hope I can come up with a varity of meals. Your channel has help me with this, THANKS.

[@TheDecoCottage]

Thank you for addressing affordability. It’s important to highlight that you can help others no matter your budget. Even the seemingly smallest contributions matter just as much as large ones.

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

Thank you for having such a kind heart. God Bless you always.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you so much

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

@@DollarTreeDinners It was an accident but it's a giving day for me so please use it for this series!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! It will be well used!

[@terrimorfey5106]

You have inspired me! I am the senior cooking for family who has lost jobs and are struggling. It’s been difficult to do casseroles and hope they get the veggies and healthy meals. Never thought of doing it the way you do and I’m excited! Thanks for teaching this 70 year old some new tricks.

[@roxyfur]

Awesome meals!!!

[@hello-vs4me]

Love all your meals

[@susans9491]

DON’T APOLOGIZE for being thrifty and making smart choices in your community charitable efforts! I do a lot of volunteer work and make a lot of donations. My belief is that (within reason, of course) the more I am able to save, the more I can give. The best gifts are always from the heart, but when there are material costs it just makes sense to take advantage of sales, etc.❤

[@eksophia]

I wholeheartedly agree! If you make smart choices about spending you can spread the love around more.

[@TheDecoCottage]

Agreed! It’s so important to highlight that all help is welcome, whether that be $0 or $1M.

[@lauraspicks7114]

Hi Rebecca ! As far as the $100. series don't worry about that ! You do what you need to do, your youtube family is here for you, right everybody? Show Rebecca we're here for her ! Come on people, give her a thumbs up !

[@tinashort9098]

I think budget restraints are a must when you’re doing the cooking for community series. You budget your own meals so why not budget those? I understand splurging on certain items for yourself as well as the lady you’re cooking for. Food in general is so incredibly expensive and anywhere you can cut a corner…do it!!! You’re just a sweet blessing Rebecca!!!!!

[@MrBrad12435]

This is one of the most wholesome channels and communities on youtube.

[@TaraannBudgetsandSelf-Care]

Feeding her and her grandson are more important. So we can wait

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

Well put.

[@HOOKEMHORNSGAL1978]

I made these muffins but I think I need a smaller scoop because I only got 7. They were delicious!

[@lorifenn695]

according to google you can use garlic peels to make soup stock. The papery outer layers of garlic are edible and full of flavor

[@LisaA.B11-4]

Hey Rebecca….what about adding chicken bouillon powder to your dry dumpling mixture? I wonder if that would add some more chicken flavor? Also….BRILLIANT idea of using stuffing mix in meatloaf! I’m definitely trying this! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jacki6301]

What a blessing you are.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

❤️❤️❤️

[@terrichicosky5676]

If you have a few extra potato flakes, you can add them to your soup to thicken it up pretty quickly

[@DillDough4u]

I never clicked on something so fast! Love and missed the needy neighbors series. Happy to hear she’s back home 😊

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Hope you enjoy!

[@marianbrinley4389]

Me too!!

[@mixelle_0]

I know it might not be available to everyone but buying garlic in bulk and chopping it in the food processor or blender then freezing it in containers and taking it out as I need has really helped with my efficiency. You would think something like garlic doesn’t take a lot of time but having it ready to go helps so much time and energy wise

[@pspears2153]

Charity most definitely does not have to be costly. I'm really glad you put that out there because I think a lot of people don't realize that charitable acts can still fit within a tight budget. I think a lot of people think that in order to bless someone else, the cost needs to be exorbitant, and that keeps a lot of people from even attempting charitable acts.

[@Anita3kidsS.]

Rebecca you are truly a lifesaver! Although I am now 58 … I became a non able bodied retired nurse at age 38… so twenty years now. Both hubby & myself are on SSD …so limited income with HUGE PROPERTY TAXES as well as in need of a new roof. SAY SOME PRAYERS FOR ME PLEASE .My Hubby would do All Repairs , and fixed EVERYTHING house, car,home ,electronic related. Since he has health problems ( as well a neurological issues ) He can no longer do most things he used to accomplish ( for us as well as his parents & aunt/uncle that lived close by. We Are now the ELDERS LOL. MY family is in another state & most of my family are now deceased. Nobody bothers with anyone any longer . sad. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERIES. I do not own a car plus in pain a good portion of the time. It is hard to cook, shop etc. I am actually thinking about seeing if We can get meals on wheels . Plenty of days I do not want to eat but have to for my health. Ty for your generosity with your recipes 👍🏽🌻💜🙏🏽

[@cynthiaburton1971]

Meals on Wheels easy & available…you should definitely sign up!!

[@lauraspicks7114]

@@cynthiaburton1971 I agree !! 100%

[@ruthsnively7248]

Hello Rebecca, I love your videos. Please don't get too overwhelmed with all the things going on in your life. We appreciate all your videos that you do for us . We understaned that life gets busy. So just know how much we appreciate what you do.

[@whatwilliwatch3405]

Thank you for these videos! They're fun to watch, but also, so practical. Someone I knew was recently in a crisis (which was eventually averted), and when I was trying to figure out what I might be able to do to help her, I thought of this video series and decided I would offer to make her food. Even though it was ultimately unnecessary, just knowing I had these videos as a resource was very inspiring. I will continue to keep them in mind in case another opportunity arises. (Or, I might just make the meals for my husband and me - they look so tasty!) As a side note, it never ceases to amaze me that I, with my ADHD and everything, can sit here and watch a 35-minute video like this one without clicking away. But that is a testament to your ability to engage an audience and edit a video well 😉 Kudos!

[@madpea1666]

You are just a wonder! What a blessing you are in a world full of turbulence. I look so forward to your videos every week. I just think you’re such a good hearted person. You are a real gem.

[@nicolemiggin8358]

I always throw in some potato flakes if I want a thicker soup.

[@chrisl37642]

To thicken up your soup you can add a bit of the dry instant mashed potatoes. I like using that better than a corn starch slurry or anything else. Also I really enjoy watching your channel and I’m so happy that your lady is back home!

[@marissaalonzo7997]

Great idea!

[@rebeccakaulbach9322]

You just give so many people hope and are an example to help others. Thank you for everything you do.

[@Thatsaritachick]

I use garlic bits in my stock

[@alexishampton3943]

A trick my mom used for easy portioned meat loaf (and it cooks faster) is using a muffin tin. I love it, saves lots of time with it and still tastes the same

[@gopugmama4408]

Wonderful meals, excellent job, Rebecca! They will love all these recipes. We can definitely wait for the $100 a month series. This sweet grandmother and grandson need you more. Thank you for taking us along while cooking. Blessings! ❤

[@amandaribofpalmetto]

I made some quesadillas last night that be a good recipe for you! Took a block of cream cheese and mixed in half a pack of fajita seasoning and diced red pepper. Shredded some cheese and cooked some taco meat. Spread a little of the cream cheese mixture onto the tortillas, a small bit of the cheese, meat and more cheese then just folded them in half and browned them on the stove. It was super easy and made about 10 quesadillas. I personally find quesadillas reheat well too.

[@hbennett5640]

Thanks❤

[@meloshea7895]

I combined coconut cake mix, a pack of pineapple gelatin , 3 soft bananas mashed, 1/2 cup water & 2 eggs....a pina colada cake with cool whip topping. Delicious 🍹

[@scook5599]

That sounds good, and healthier and moist with the bananas.

[@meloshea7895]

@@scook5599 very muffin-sponge cake like but delicious 😋

[@crazychick]

Those black containers are on sale at sam's for $6 for 30 sets

[@KarenBowers4]

I love this video, thanks doing it. I really love the mixed berry muffin mix. My grandpa needed help with meals when he was 96 so I cooked for him. He loved chicken fried steak and ate it twice a day, with mashed potatoes and corn. I asked his doctor if that was okay and he said the man is 96 he can have what he wants. He passed at 99 and I still make chicken fried steak just not as often. Haha

[@jenniferheadrick8018]

I nade pumpkin baked oatmeal this morning it was so good and affordable

[@hannahbanana732]

You can use mashed potato flakes to thicken the chicken soup

[@Natalie-ym8pj]

You are such a blessing to all of us ❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

❤️❤️❤️

[@janapinson8665]

You’re such a nice, thoughtful person❤️

[@lauraspicks7114]

HI Rebecca When I was in my teens, I would help to deliver meals to seniors, the sick/disabled being on these drives, it was great to help these souls. Sometimes a little hard on your heart, because their family either had passed on, or moved away,and they were alone but to see these souls light up, when you showed up ,really got to me, my heart and it was a pleasure to help them out, even though it could be a little emotional at times. I will never forget their smiles when you came to their door so happy to see ya. I give you Rebecca, all of admiration, credit and applause for what you're doing helping this lady out, as well as with your youtuber family. I applaud you for trying to help your community as well as your youtube community .Thank you so much ,you are so greatly appreciated for all you do on this channel.Thank you for all of your hard wprk.Have a great weekend !👏👏💕💕

[@diannthomas7849]

I just love these videos. Youve inspired me to do meals for my brother's group home. I cant do a whole week at a time but I can do one or two a month to give the guys a little variety and help give the staff a break from cooking once in awhile. It diesnt have to be anything fancy, in fact their favorite so far is individual charcuterie boxes. They love it. Just an idea for you, if your family has an oven or toaster oven. Ive put some of the meals in little metal baking pans. They usually only have to set the oven to 350 and heat for 10 ir 15 minutes. It makes the food taste more fresh cooked and the cheese can get browned. It just depends on the meal. Keep up the great job! You are not only helping your family, but inspiring others to do the same. Thanks!!

[@trishriederer1857]

Yes you can use garlic for stock

[@juliehill8292]

I really enjoyed watching this. I think it's great that you're giving back to the community. I would hope that if my parents or any loved one were unable to cook for themselves that someone would be willing to do this for them. It's truly inspiring. Keep up the good work. Also I can't wait to see the next 100 dollars for a month of groceries series. Great job!

[@judithhernandez7903]

Awesome my legs are tired just watching you lol great job of kindness this world can learn from you keep up the good works 😊

[@Shelly-dc7wi]

You are a wonderful example of how we can help others.

[@Anon0missX]

Not only is it wonderful that "our senior" "Shirley" is home, and that you are cooking for her and her grandson again, but by posting what you spent, it illuminates one other factor: if you are spending 85.00 a week for her, then a month is 340.00 - still within the spirit of frugality as well as charity/community outreach. That is a fantastic grocery bill for fully home cooked meals!

[@The3GMom]

I used the stuffing mix in meatloaf for the first time a couple weeks ago, and we all loved it! I need to get a different brand as the one I used wasn’t a seasoned as much as I’d like.

[@danascott8193]

Rebecca, thank you for doing this! This is one of the many reasons I enjoy coming to your channel. You display kindness and grace and that is in very short supply these days. I am certain that you are filling more than your neighbors bellies, you are filling their hearts as well.

[@Back-handedLuck-ul7ms]

@danascott8193 - you said that beautifully! I completely agree.

[@nancycarney]

I love your BIG HEART!

[@jedisnowy78]

I love a Denver omelette, Greek omelette or migas! Love this series

[@R2DCoo]

I love watching these. I cook a meal or two for an elderly couple whose husband is battling cancer and she needs a break every once in a while. Gives me some good ideas. He really loves soup so this pot pie soup will be used!!

[@kellyannerose1048]

Rebecca! Your cooking for Community are my favorite videos of yours & the inspiration to other people doing the same is extraordinary! Keep up the good work!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I’m so glad you like them! It really means a lot to me that they inspire others.

[@JenneeB927]

These community meals are my favorite series. While i enjoyed the $100 series, i don't mind waiting for them

[@anniemouse9649]

You're wonderful. I wish I could repeat that 10 times a day. I know you're self-effacing but you're a real treasure. Love the recipes.

[@sharynhortop6146]

You are amazing❤

[@plant495]

What a generous thing to do! A couple of possible time savers for the chicken pot pie soup: to separate the celery, the end can be cut off, to automatically separate all the stalks. Instead of cutting up raw chicken, an option would be to buy a chub of ground chicken or turkey. Thanks for your video!

[@sugat2sweet]

My go-to omelet when I don't have sausage has to be the "Bacon Chicken Omelet." It's made with chicken fajita meat, onions, bell peppers, bacon, eggs, and sharp cheddar cheese. My family absolutely loves it, and it's perfect for meal prep. Sometimes I even throw in some leftover hash browns to give it a Spanish Frittata twist!

[@CHSwildcats19]

The "bonus" mashed potatoes made me tear up!!! 😭❤ And as much as I kinda don't want you to do a budget plan for her & her grandson (they deserve the best and a variety of ingredients) I also know that I have made your chicken legs over potatoes and carrots recipe THREE times since June 11th when you posted it and it is sooooo good and cheap! And actually healthy because it doesn't have any extra weird ingredients! I keep thinking I have made too much but then we demolish it in two days lololol

[@plant495]

I used to make chicken over potatoes and carrots, but was getting chest pain (angina) from the animal fat in my diet. Now, I toss the potatoes and carrots in a bowl with olive oil and herbs (no salt), and pour them into their own roasting pan. I bake the chicken in another pan. The carrots and potatoes are tasty and safer tossed in olive oil, and I still can enjoy them with the chicken. I love sprinkling McCormick's poultry seasoning over the chicken. (McCormick's only - it's the best!) I recently had a stroke, despite years of working to minimize my consumption of animal fats, but it wasn't enough. So I urge anyone to do what they can to minimize that over the course of their lifetime, to avoid build up of animal fat in the arteries.

[@CHSwildcats19]

@@plant495 I made this dish one time by removing all the skin from the chicken and it was waaay less "oily" - which I preferred but my husband missed the crispy skin lol. But that is an option that would still be a one-pan dinner without as much fat 😊

[@joannaazar7396]

Your meals look delicious, you have a sweet soul. ❤

[@jenniferharris7633]

Holy cow, that chopper shaved about 90% of your chop time off the prep work. I had no idea they were so efficient and versatile. I need to check them out.

[@mmwilson990]

I love that you do a good mix of new recipes and things that you know she loves (you had me tearing up at the bonus mashed potatoes, that is so sweet!). I'm sure that she appreciates a bit of variety while having some good go to's ❤❤❤

[@JenniferHenderson-jm2el]

I'm extremely happy and excited that your lady is home and with her grandson. I'm almost certain that they have missed you and will also be extremely happy to see you. You are doing an amazing job. Not only are you helping us, your community and hopefully yourself as well. Take your time doing whatever you need to do with your mission. We will be here rooting you on and enjoying each video that you share. ❤️

[@earlenebrown7181]

So happy your lady is back home from the hospital. I will have to try the crab salad for my mother-in-law and for my husband and I. I’m still cooking for my mother-in-law as well so your ideas are really helping me out.😊

[@ravennotte78]

My favorite omelettes are between a farmers omelette and a mushroom swiss one

[@lindseymill]

I'm glad they're home and this series is back. Get to the $100 series when you can, that one's so much work don't stress while family's in town.

[@tinster01]

You are amazing for what you are doing. The least we can do is have patience.

[@Mickyrawr97]

I like spinach, mushroom, cheddar, and onions in my omelette! You do amazing things and are such an inspiration!

[@meganmkinney]

Three and a half hours for all of that food is incredible!

[@patricehansell2411]

I have been following your channel for a while now and it is one of the only channels that I watch for the content to drop. I’m happy that you are able to meal prep for community again. I enjoyed the $100 monthly challenge as well. I have been meal prepping for family and friends for a few years, not consistently every week though. I mostly prep dinners for people who don’t like to cook for themselves. It start d when my mother in law lost her husband and had to cook only for herself. I found out she was buying the frozen “TV dinners” from the grocery store and I was like, oh no I’m going to make home cooked meals for her. My daughter says “service” is my love language. I do volunteer to help others a lot, so we have that in common. Keep doing what you do as long as it brings you joy. As for my inlet flavors, I like to make spinach with mushrooms and onions either as an egg bake or quiche.

[@mybelleish]

Happy to see you back with the Community Cooking videos!! I personally prefer these to the $100 per month challenge videos but both fill a need and I am so pleased you are doing them. I am a senior living by myself in Alberta, Canada. Our prices are much higher than yours but this video has inspired me to shop and prep this weekend for next week. I can half the quantities for some recipes, freeze a few dishes for later and enjoy a "no cook" week.

[@LifeAsTeeInThisWeirdWorld]

I wonder if you cut some onion or peppers after you finished cutting the ham in the chopper of it would help get the stuck pieces through because it looked like it cut the ham nice and even, but i wonder if the stuck pieces were hard to clean after. I love my chopper but cleaning it if something gets stuck can be a pain

[@crystalshaw8744]

I love a Denver omelet with the usual green peppers, onions and cheese. With wheat toast and a cup of coffee.

[@cathytetzlaff6638]

When I make a cream soup I will use evaporated milk for the cream. It doesn't water down the broth you've worked hard on and it's shelf stable. Or I use cream 😊 whatever I have available. My daughter and I love your videos. Thank you for helping me think outside the box! Never knew Dollar Tree sold food! 😂

[@happygardener28]

My stock bag gets garlic peels *if* I crush the garlic then pull of the peel, otherwise there is almost no flavor benefit. Anything except cruciferous veg goes in; stems of spinach, chard, parsley, asparagus ends, turnip or parsnip bits along with the trimming from carrots, celery and onion. I'd heard that cabbage can instill a bitter taste which is the only reason I leave it out.

[@vermontnative5676]

You’re proving a wonderful service. You’re giving her more than food. You and she both will always remember this kindness. I’ve always enjoyed watching your channel.

[@bluedragon1979]

Nice to hear your friend is home and doing better.

[@plant495]

This is incredibly generous of you, and thank you for showing us how you get it all done. Amazing! Despite a lifetime of trying to avoid animal fats a fair amount, I recently had a stroke. Now I'm even more vigilant, for stroke and heart attack prevention. I urge you to saute everything in olive oil or other plant oil, only. Maybe add a teaspoon, not a tablespoon, of butter, or not. And to grease baking pans with canola oil or similar, not butter. And to dramatically reduce or eliminate cheese, butter, eggs, and any milk with a higher fat content than non-fat, and to use very low-fat cheeses, and to use only ground sirloin (not higher fat contents of beef) to have the least amount of saturated fat in the beef. Half of Americans have heart disease, and meals high in animal fats are the #1 culprit. Options are: beans, tofu, full-fat soymilk, olive oil, avocadoes, olives, nuts, nut butters, granola with nuts, Great Grains cereal (which has lots of fat and protein from plants), pesto, hummus, guacamole, ground turkey and chicken, 100% whole grains. And the best of all: OAT BRAN! Oat bran has twice the heart-health fiber per cup as oatmeal. Oatmeal is powerful for clearing out the arteries. 1/2 cup of oatbran per day is the single most powerful food for reducing cardiac risk, second only to taking a statin drug. So having oatbran as part of a heart-healthy breakfast is an important start. Examples of heart-healthy breakfasts: banana, oj, frozen strawberry smoothie glass of tomato juice or green juice 1/2 c. oatbran, simmered 2 minutes with 1 diced apple, 2 handfuls of walnuts, and a handful of raiins or dried fruit 2 slices whole wheat toast or 2 brown rice cakes with almond butter or peanut butter Or, the same, but instead of the toast and nut butter, add in 2 bowls of Great Grains with full-fat soymilk, in addition to the oat bran. Lunches: 2 sandwiches on 100% whole grain bread fruit veg Dinner: 100% whole grain pasta tomato sauce with ground sirloin light shake of parmesan green salad with vinaigrette dressing: 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 c red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, sliced part way through to release the juices 1 t dried (not fresh) basil Dessert: Homemade brownies with walnuts or almonds, made with canola oil instead of butter, and cocoa powder.

[@barbaramorris1677]

What a BLESSING you are Sweet Rebecca ❤

[@TammyJohnson-m4m]

I had a gyro omelet at a restaurant recently it was so good gryo meat feta cheese and tomato it was so delicious

[@ColetteTremblay007]

So happy that I lucked up onto this site. As becoming a widow (July 2023) cooking for one was a challenge for me. Rebecca has given me hope! Thanks indeed!

[@jennifersmith8640]

I like mushrooms, onions, spinach, ham, and Swiss cheese in my omelets. So glad your Senior lady is home again.

[@victoriawuestjohnson8477]

Time saving tip! I use the coffee maker to “boil” my water for my instant potatoes. My coffee maker is way quicker than on my stove

[@janicegray9999]

You are so kind to do this for her recipes. Everything looked delicious especially brown cheesecake.

[@Xxxero42]

A cornstarch slurry will thicken that soup right up!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It looks magnificent! Cresting these dishes for your friend is more important than the challenge which can be done when you have capacity. Thank you for the video!

[@nicolebell-m1y]

Yay!!! I love these vids 🎉 Glad to hear she’s well again 😊

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I enjoy making them! I'm so glad she's home. I delivered the meals on Wednesday and they were very well received.

[@nicolebell-m1y]

@@DollarTreeDinners I think that is I had your grocery stores, I’d replicate all your recipes. Our main supermarket chains include: Woolworths (expensive), Spar, Pick n Pay and Checkers!

[@marleneclark4186]

What a sweetheart you are. Your meals look wonderful and a nice verity. Thank you for meal prep ideas. God bless you ❤

[@jillgott6567]

I have been making 3-5 meals at a time and love having them on hand. I mark them with the date made and when hungry just grab one from the fridge to microwave. Saves lots of time and money. I started doing it after seeing you making these meals. Thank you

[@ChristopherHarris-in4ls]

This channel is so helpful. Thank you so much for the ideas!

[@connieblack5276]

I made that pento bean and hammocks and it tured out wonderfully.

[@kelleydurbin4415]

Ooooo so glad she's home and well and that you can return to cooking for them and making cool videos for us yayy!

[@annettegregg6646]

I really admire what you are doing. It's inspiring me to do something for someone. 🙏