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| So my step-sister and hubby just and I do mean just had a baby boy. A friend arranged for a meal wheel for the baby's first few weeks. I think the idea is dinner with leftover's for the next day. So I have to come up with something for the next few Saturdays. Any ideas? |
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| What a nice idea, the new parents are sure going to appreciate that. First, is the new mom nursing? If so, some things may upset the baby, things like lots of tomatoes, cabbage, etc. That aside, a beef or chicken stew would be good, with fresh bread. Lasagna is always better the next day, I think, so that makes good leftovers. Macaroni and cheese rewarms well, as does swiss steak, roast chicken, meat loaf, meatballs, Italian beef. Good luck and have fun, and be sure to snuggle that new baby! Annie |
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| Steak, baked potatos and a salad and fresh veggie, a whole roast chicken with oven roasted potatoes or rice pilaf, pork roast, sweet potatoes and green peas. Simple, basic food. |
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- Posted by lizbeth-gardener (My Page) on Thu, Sep 6, 12 at 23:33
| I have organized "meal wheels" (never heard it called that) many times both for new mothers and for people recuperating from surgery/illness. I think it is one of the most needed and appreciated gifts. Some of my go-to menus for simple, easy and well liked are: 1.) 5-hour oven stew with a loaf of good bread. 2.) a beef or pork roast cooked all day (night) in a crock pot, can add potatoes & carrots or use for sandwiches. 3.) BBQ brisket w/cole slaw and good hoagie rolls or a vegetable. 4.) a good meatloaf (great next day sandwiches) w/ baked potatoes, veg/salad Hope you find something that works for you. Am sure your sister and BIL will appreciate the thoughtfulness of your gift and time. |
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- Posted by teresa_nc7 (My Page) on Fri, Sep 7, 12 at 8:38
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- Posted by blueiris24 (My Page) on Sat, Sep 8, 12 at 18:55
| Chicken pot pie |
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- Posted by booberry85 (becky@leadtesting.net) on Mon, Sep 10, 12 at 14:17
| My cousin just had a baby. She's in Washington & I'm in NY. So I sent her a care package which she was grateful for. I just sent her easy things to make meals with: peanut butter & jelly (jelly was homemade) & crackers; tomato sauce (homemade) & pasta (some fun shapes and colors); Annie's Mac & cheese (I know she's fond of it); herbal teas; and cookies (not homemade but a good kind). This way its easy stuff that can be put together in minutes. She really appreciated it. I know not quite what you had in mind but this works! |
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- Posted by jessicavanderhoff (My Page) on Mon, Sep 10, 12 at 22:41
| I've heard that new parents sometimes find it helpful to have things that can be eaten with one hand, so maybe homemade hot pockets, quiche muffins, drinkable soup, a snacky dinner of cured meat, cheese, and crackers, wraps, burritos, panini, kabobs, or stuffed potatoes. |
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| This is one of those things that's really difficult to do without knowing what they like. Sometimes a new mother might want things very bland, other times not. Are they fussy eaters? Sensitivities/allergies? How close are they - is the idea to bring it to them hot so they can eat then or have to reheat? Do they have any favorites? I'd try to find out what is a "comfort food" to them and give them that as a treat. So, going totally blind, some things come to mind: I guess if they're close it'd be easier to just double up whatever you're making and drop it off. Doesn't necessarily have to be different. |
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| Yummy - Though I had responded to all the lovely suggestions. Sometime GW baffles me completely. I either post 2 times or the post disappears. The parents are serious foodies, run the cafe at the local farmer's market, plan on owning a restaurant. Her mom has reconnected with her italian roots and spends winters in the ancestral village. They also love Italy enough that they gave their son a very italian name. My take on it is that they love organic, artisanal food for health/philosophical reasons - but it also has to taste good. Thanks all... |
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| My first thought was "not pasta." When my 2nd child was born 22 months after the first, I made a lot of pasta early on because it was fast. I was in a Newcomer's Club & they would have a few folks provide a meal for new moms. I was really looking forward to it, & what did they bring, but pasta with tomato sauce from a take out buffet. I was grateful for the gesture, but so dissappointed as I was getting really tired of pasta & sauce. If they aren't vegetarians, I would have appreciated a hearty meat dish that took some preparation time, since that wasn't something I would have had time to make myself. |
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| I just looked at this thread because I'm going to be cooking for a new mom, new dad, 16mo old older sister this weekend (or soon after depending on when the baby comes). I'm going to make spanikopita because it's great freshly made and yummy heated up and can also be frozen (although the filo never crisps up). I'm going to stay away from too many onions or cruciferous veggies, as I think those are supposed to be hard on the new babe's system. I was looking at some of my clippings here and think I will also make this posted by loves2cook4six. I'm going to get some TJ's precooked rice to go with, since I'm not sure if the chicken will be put in the freezer or not. Baked Coconut Curry Chicken |
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