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probably a tossed salad. 
Whole wheat 18-hour loaf and salad. I'm still stocking easy to eat meals for my neighbor who is having three more teeth extracted tomorrow morning. With this soup, I'll have piled up 2 meals of butternut-apple soup, one potatoes and gravy microwave meal that includes a baby lamb chop she can nibble, and today's leek & potato soup will make 5 meals. Can't wait for tomorrow night's debate! We'll probably just do leftovers, but I may get inspired.
Another note: Discovered making microwave popcorn from regular popcorn in a plain, brown paper lunch bag. Recipe: 1 lunch bag, 1/3 C. popcorn, fold top of bag twice and place in the microwave on high for 3 minutes, but don't go away! Mine was done in 2 min. and 19 seconds! Add salt (and/or other seasonings or cheese) immediately while the corn is still hot (if you are adding salt). Easy, quick, and cheap!!!
You are a sweetheart for caring for your neighbor like that.
The popcorn method is something I'll try.
Today I talked to a student who had been out for a week and a half. The reason? Food poisoning from that popcorn contamination that was announced a couple weeks ago. It was the already bagged popcorn.
Best to make your own!
I can't wait for the debates, either!!
Cher
Nothing fancy, just things I would appreciate if our situations were reversed--not that I'd expect it if it were. 
I really worry about the additives in food, not for myself, but for kids who have been raised on take-out. Microwave popcorn is really dangerous. The recipe also points out that the printing inks on the prepared packets create a toxic atmosphere. Sorry that your student suffered for a week and a half over food poisoning, but grateful he survived.
The debates are going to rock! 
Going to par-boil the potato, slice & dry. Slice the chard and make it a one pan, quick meal.
Just the kind of meal I would love someone to make for me. Chard is so good.
I roasted two pans of cherry tomatoes and a tray of Brussels sprouts and yellow and red peppers.
And some chicken kabobs.
I like to serve the dish like this: a little nibble of chicken, a small piece of ricotta salada, and a bit of roasted pepper. Yum! This may very well be my favorite dish.
Cher
