Meal for new mommy - Ideas please!

lopezalonso · September 2015

Hi Everyone!

I am part of a mommy group in my town and one of the things we do is sign up for different days to bring a home cooked meal to a member who has just had a baby. I know, I know... very stepford wife-y but I think it's a nice gesture. This new mom lives with her husband, 19-month-old, and newborn. I would love any ideas on foods you ladies would like to get so that I can decide what to make. She didn't provide any specifications so she's open to anything. I'm thinking of offering her two choices. What do you think?

Lolo427 · September 2015

Woo! I *LOVE* this idea. I on the other hand *might* have assigned my friends who have asked/offered a carb treat or dish as I can't wait until my GD goes away. Pizza, Brownies, cookies, pasta .....man.

Anyway Sorry, I rant! I've done a lot of frozen crockpot meals for comfort food, like chilli, lemon white wine chicken and beef stew, but casseroles and something filled with yummy veggies might be a great option too. Maybe Chicken pot pie or the fixings to make your own tacos or salads.

My SIL also makes this bomb breakfast casserole with hashbrowns,sausage,eggs, and cheese....

Random Ideas...

apritch88 · September 2015

My go-to is Chicken Enchiladas and Mexican rice OR lasagna, salad, and garlic bread.

Whatever you take, make sure there's enough for leftovers!! And use disposable containers so you don't have to worry about getting your dishes back!

shellperry · September 2015

Beef stroganoff, baked zitty, chicken cordon blue, any type of casserole really

KeHill08 · September 2015

Anything Texmex... yumm!! Or comfort food. That's always good... food in general is good and whatever it is is sure to be appreciated!

Falchas · September 2015

I second the lasagna idea. That's my family's go-to for parties, funerals, sickness, babies... pretty hard to go wrong. Throw in a nice bottle of red wine to celebrate new baby and that is a fabulous meal!

Also quiche with a nice salad is a great, easy meal. Especially since they have a toddler, my little guy liked anything with cheese and eggs in it when he was that age (still does!).

thegingeravenger · September 2015

A giant container of taco soup. So quick to heat up and easy to customize for anyone in the house! I read somewhere today about how many people stop by with main dishes but neglect sides (and fruits/veggies) so maybe a broccoli salad or a fruit salad?

urby87 · September 2015

thegingeravenger said:

A giant container of taco soup. So quick to heat up and easy to customize for anyone in the house! I read somewhere today about how many people stop by with main dishes but neglect sides (and fruits/veggies) so maybe a broccoli salad or a fruit salad?

Oooh, any kind of soup would be a hit with me; I am a soup fiend! Truth be told, I usually prefer soup to "real" food. Something hearty would be great for a new mom, like a vegetable, beef, and barley or a chicken/turkey and rice. If you bake, you could take them a loaf of homemade bread or rolls, too.

SweetTooth126 · September 2015

I say lasagna or enchiladas.. Both freeze well so if they don't eat it right away they can freeze! What a nice idea.

vomitrosa · September 2015

This is such a great idea! Wish I knew of something like that around here! Baked pastas are always a great idea(lasagna, Ziti, million dollar casserole) because like others have said, they freeze and also reheat great. With the weather changing maybe something like a beef stew!

grapesoda1111 · September 2015

I second the taco soup! Yum! And lasagna. Any type of soup really is good, especially with the fall weather. I just made a chicken noodle casserole and froze half of it, that's another idea! Look on Pinterest!

kittyberet · September 2015

My kid eats pasta like a fiend so pasta is always a win. Of course breakfast for dinner would be good too. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon yum! Have you ever had farmers casserole? It's eggs, breakfast meat of choice, hash browns and veggies of choice all baked together.

BlondeMomma92 · September 2015

I made a turkey spaghetti casserole, it turned out pretty good and it's super easy to make!

lopezalonso · September 2015

Thanks everyone! I think that a cheesy beef macaroni casserole with a side salad or another pasta casserole would be good as it's easy for me to make, it's yummy, and her toddler will love it (I think). I'll even drop off some fruit since you guys made a good point that people often forget sides and desserts.

Do you guys think that I should drop off the casserole pre-bake so she can pop it in the oven herself and eat it fresh or take it fully cooked?

kittyberet · September 2015

I would take it pre-bake with cooking and freezing instructions. That way it will be fresh and yummy when they are ready to eat it.

fitmama89 · September 2015

Super easy recipe & so yummy!

TacoSarah · September 2015

I made baked gnocchi with chicken in a tomato sauce last night. It was delicious and healthy. That could work well.

VexedMommy · September 2015

There is a chicken and rice casserole we do that I'm craving once LO gets here and I can eat all the carbs again. Rice mixed with cream of mushroom (add extra mushroom) chicken thighs on top of that and a garlic herb butter over the chicken. It's super easy and yummy. It just needs about an hour in the oven and it's awesome sauce.

Kristi4938 · September 2015

@TacoSarah that sounds so good. I love gnocchi. Do you mind sharing the recipe?

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