Senior-friendly recipes for small kitchens from Providence Life Services

Providence Life Services emphasizes the importance of easy-to-prepare meals that are both comforting and enjoyable. Recognizing the challenges of working with smaller kitchens, they have shared several senior-friendly recipes designed to be simple and adaptable.

One such recipe is the Cheesy Baked Gnocchi Skillet. This dish features tender gnocchi combined with savory tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese. The preparation involves preheating an oven to 375°F, mixing gnocchi and marinara sauce in an oven-safe skillet, sprinkling mozzarella on top, and baking until bubbly. Fresh basil can be added as a garnish for extra flavor.

Another offering is the Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili, which utilizes a slow cooker to simplify cooking processes. Ingredients include assorted beans, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, vegetable broth, corn kernels, salt, and pepper. These ingredients are mixed in a slow cooker and cooked on low for six to eight hours until tender.

The third recipe is Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken paired with roasted vegetables. Chicken thighs or breasts are arranged on a baking sheet alongside vegetables like broccoli or zucchini. The mixture is drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice before being baked at 400°F for 25-30 minutes.

These recipes not only provide nutritious options but also minimize kitchen cleanup efforts due to their one-pan or slow-cooker preparation methods.