And loading up their fridge and freezer with ready-to-go meals is a great way to do it.

This version keeps the seasonings simple, so its easy to eat even with a low appetite.

And with plenty of protein and complex carbohydrates, itll provide energy when your grieving friend most needs it.

Mac and cheese with breadcrumbs in a baking pan.

Shanika Graham-White viaOrchids and Sweet Tea

These bean and cheese burritos offer that perk, along with the fact that theyre designed tofreeze well.

Baked Ziti With Roasted VegetablesfromCookie and Kate

Heres another vegetarian dish thatll just everyoneeven meat eaters.

You dont need to dash out to the store to grab anything specific aside from the cheese.

Chicken and rice in with lemon and herbs.

Just use what vegetables you already have and get going.

Dont make it in acast-iron skilletif youre planning on giving it away, though.

Beef ChilifromPinch of Yum

One thing your friend probably isnt thinking about while theyre grieving?

Mac and cheese with breadcrumbs in a baking pan.

Bonus: This dish freezes well and can be made in extremely big batches.

One issue: Cooking the noodles too far ahead of time could result in them turning into mush.

Instead, pack the noodles separately, and pop them in when you make your delivery.

Burritos with spinach rice cheese pinto beans

That way your friend will be able to enjoy them perfectly al dente.

Consider giving them something like this, which can double as breakfast or dinner.

(Or should we say breakfast for dinner?)

pot roast with potatoes carrots and parsley

Baked ziti in a baking pan with basil.

Chicken pot pie in a cast iron skillet.

Beef chili with avocado beans chopped onions

Skillet with chicken meatballs pesto orzo.

Broccoli and cauliflower casserole in a baking pan.

Enchiladas with cheese chopped cilantro red sauce.

chicken noodle soup with herbs and carrots.

Teriyaki fried rice with green onions peppers peas.

Skillet with cream sauce gnocchi basil asparagus

Hash brown bake with breakfast sausage eggs peppers.

Sheet pan frittata with mushrooms herbs tomatoes.

Slices of brownie with large sea salt flakes.

Skillet cookie with chocolate chips oats and ice cream.