New Nutrition phone line: 608-848-0438
Please call this number for any questions, concerns or changes with anything to do with meals or Meals on Wheels. Thank you!
Lunch Menu Calendar
Meals for March 2021
Due to COVID –19, our normal dining and Meals on Wheels program has been changed. If you are suffering from food insecurity please call 608-845-7471.
Drive up Meal Option:
We will be offering a $6 meal on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meals will be available for pick up only from Verona Senior Center between 4–4:30 pm. Gluten free meals available, call for more information. (608) 848-0438. Food options are listed below and are provided by TNT Catering.
Reservations are due by NOON the Wednesday before.
Please drive to the back parking lot and drive under the overhang, someone will bring out your meal.
Please have $6 cash or $6 check written out to Verona Senior Center for each meal. Change will not be available. For questions or to sign up please call the nutrition line at 608-848-0438 and leave a message.
You can print the PDF version; circle the choices and drop-off or email the form to the Verona Senior Center by the order deadline. Click here for the Menu (PDF), then print the page out.
Meals for February 2021
Due to COVID –19, our normal dining and Meals on Wheels program has been changed. If you are suffering from food insecurity please call 608-845-7471.
Drive up Meal Option:
We will be offering a $6 meal on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meals will be available for pick up only from Verona Senior Center between 4–4:30 pm. Food options are listed below and are provided by TNT Catering.
Reservations are due by NOON the Wednesday before.
Please drive to the back parking lot and drive under the overhang, someone will bring out your meal.
Please have $6 cash or $6 check written out to Verona Senior Center for each meal. For questions or to sign up please call the nutrition line at 608-848-0438 and leave a message.
You can print the PDF version; circle the choices and drop-off or email the form to the Verona Senior Center by the order deadline. Click here for the Menu (PDF), then print the page out.
Simple Cabbage Soup:
What you will need:
- half pound ground beef or turkey (no meat if prefer vegetarian)
- 1/2 head cabbage sliced and chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can 14 oz, diced tomatoes *Do not drain.
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- Large pot and skillet
Instructions:
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- Brown the meat in large skillet.
- Drain the grease from meat add it to a large pot.
- Add the broth, onion powder, minced garlic, pepper, and salt to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add in cabbage and can of diced tomatoes.
- Stir and turn down to simmer.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Homemade Sweet Potato Chips
1/1/2021
Sweet Potato Chips Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Ingredients:
2 medium sweet potatoes peeled
1T olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
Pepper to taste or other seasonings of choice
Cut sweet potatoes into thin slices. In large bowl, toss potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper. Place potatoes in single layer on two ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10-15 minutes rotating cookie sheets once, until edges are crisp but potatoes are still soft in center. Cool 15 minutes remove from cookie sheet to parchment paper. Cool completely. Chips will get more crisp as they cool.
Virtual Homemade Sweet Potato Chips Class
Wednesday, January 28 – 2 PM
Please bring your own ingredients.
Join Alasa and Stephanie to learn how to make healthy homemade chips!
Please RSVP by calling 845-7471.
Other ideas for healthy chips!
- Zucchini
- Squash
- Apples
- Pears
- Kale
Have you been safer at home and doing more cooking? Here are a couple of recipes to try!
Talking Food with Tori
6/1/2020
Eggplant Lasagna
Ingredients:
2 large eggplants
1 tsp. sea salt (plus more to season)
Olive oil (drizzle to taste)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
2 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes
1 large egg
15 oz. ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated parmesan
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut off ends of eggplant; discard. Slice eggplant lengthwise (1/8-inch). Sprinkle with sea salt on both sides, let sit for 10 mins, then pat dry. Lightly grease a pan cook eggplant 2-3 minutes per side then and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil on medium-low, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2 minutes (until garlic is fragrant but not browned). Add tomatoes and salt; stir. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes, add basil and stir. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat the egg and mix in ricotta, 1.5 cups of mozzarella, ¾ cup of parmesan, and Italian seasoning. In a 9×13-inch baking dish add enough sauce to completely cover bottom. Add a layer of eggplant, covering the bottom of the dish completely and finally, add a thin, even layer of ricotta mixture. Repeat with remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of sauce. Add remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
Bake 45 minutes and then turn on broiler until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly (about 5 minutes). Remove from oven and rest for 15 – 20 minutes. Enjoy!
SHOPPING LIST
Eggplants
Sea salt
Olive oil
Garlic
Red pepper flakes
Crushed tomato
Fresh basil
Eggs
Ricotta cheese
Shredded mozzarella
Grated parmesan
Italian seasoning
Broccoli Rice
Ingredients:
1 head broccoli (chopped)
1 Tbsp. canola oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
Directions:
In a food processor, pulse broccoli florets/stems until “rice” consistency is reached. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add garlic and cook 30 seconds (just until fragrant). Add broccoli, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes. Add parmesan and stir to combine. Remove from heat and enjoy with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese!
SHOPPING LIST
Broccoli
Canola (or preferred) cooking oil
Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Grated parmesan cheese
Posted 5/1/2020
Pesto Chicken Bake
2 Servings/Prep Time – 15 mins/Total Time 45 – 55 mins
Ingredients:
2 / Chicken Breasts
½ c / Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 c / Cherry Tomatoes (can do more if desired)
2 ½ Tbsp / Basil Pesto
2 – 3 Tbsp / Olive Oil
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place chicken in baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Spread pesto on chicken breast.
Top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 30 – 40 minutes (or internal temperature reaches 165 degrees).
While chicken is baking, add 2 – 3 Tbsp. of olive oil to a pan. Heat pan over medium-high heat.
Once pan is hot, add cherry tomatoes and cook 4 – 6 minutes (or until desired amount of blistering is achieved).
Be careful as oil may splatter when tomatoes start to blister! Enjoy with pasta or brown rice!
SHOPPING LIST
Chicken Breasts
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Cherry Tomatoes
Basil Pesto
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Mango Coconut Frozen Yogurt
4 Servings/Prep Time – 10 min/Total Time – 2 hours 10 min
Ingredients:
3 c Mango (frozen)
½ c Coconut Milk
½ c Greek Yogurt
2 Tbsp. Honey (or preferred sweetener)
Directions:
Combine ingredients in food processor or blender.
Pour into a pan and smooth into even layer.
Freeze for 2 hours, or until frozen but still soft enough to scoop. If freezing overnight, make sure to cover with lid or plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature for 5 – 10 minutes before scooping.
Scoop into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings!
SHOPPING LIST
Frozen Mango
Coconut Milk
Greek Yogurt
Honey or Preferred Sweetener