https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 22:36:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2032277 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:18:21 +0000 raspberries 2032277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: That looks delicious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031358 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:22:56 +0000 birdofafeather 2031358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meatball orzo soup and a loaf of French bread. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031313 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:59:40 +0000 Charm54 2031313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just made this for my BFF yesterday:</p> <p><a href="http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/46922/baked-penne-with-italian-sausage/" rel="nofollow">http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/46922/baked-penne-with-italian-sausage/</a></p> <p>Partnered it with some garlic bread, a Caesar salad kit and some brownies. I think she really appreciated it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031308 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:57:10 +0000 LaughLines 2031308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i make lactation cookies IF i know for sure the mom is planning on breastfeeding - don't want to put unnecessary pressure/guilt on a non-breastfeeding mom. But those who are appreciate them adn they're tasty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031222 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:13:27 +0000 Astro Bee 2031222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raspberries: Looks yummy, healthy, and quick to make. Thanks for sharing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031190 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:58:18 +0000 raspberries 2031190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Astro Bee: I use this recipe very loosely: <a href="http://thrivinghomeblog.com/2011/03/pizza-pockets/" rel="nofollow">http://thrivinghomeblog.com/2011/03/pizza-pockets/</a> - you can change out what you put inside for variety (DH likes them with ham and cheese, or just cheese and served with a dipping sauce.) I've also made them with store bought pizza dough when I don't have time to make the dough, and that worked just as well. They're delicious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031169 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:47:02 +0000 raintreebee 2031169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Muffins or any other one-handed food! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031161 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:44:13 +0000 Astro Bee 2031161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raspberries: How do you make pizza pockets at home? I've only ever seen/heard of the frozen ones on TV. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031120 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:22:20 +0000 rattles 2031120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually bring chicken pot pie and a salad with some muffins to freeze and a pack of straws for nursing. I had a baby a few weeks ago and got so much pasta! I was grateful for anything, but something different might be nice. I got a batch of homemade frozen burritos that were awesome for easy, one handed meals! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031072 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:58:06 +0000 sorrycharlie 2031072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yesssss to the breakfast. I'm picky so I really haven't eaten the dinners people brought but you can't lose with breakfast! </p> <p>And first thing in the morning it's been crazy, so I don't really get to sit and eat - I grab crackers or a pop tart or something. Fruit (cut up FTW!), bagels, pastries, etc would be great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031063 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:52:25 +0000 LuLu Mom 2031063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've also skipped the casseroles and have gone to breakfast items now. I always do big bowl of cut up fruit, a couple dozen muffins (extra to freeze), and some kind of snack/trail mix. I figured that's what I ate when I got the midnight munchies, so other mom's can appreciate it too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2031062 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:52:15 +0000 Mommy Finger 2031062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always do tacos! I cook chicken breasts in taco seasoning and salsa in the crockpot and send them with some tortillas. chips and salsa (sometimes I make my famous salsa :) other times it's a jar), lettuce, cheese, sour cream, etc. Depending on the person, I'll send a 6 pack of beer too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030993 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:13:16 +0000 Chillybear 2030993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When i was on maternity leave i always found breakfast to be the hardest.... I vote quiche. you can even do a premade one from the supermarket. good for breakfast lunch or dinner </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030951 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:55:31 +0000 RubyCali 2030951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always do rotisserie chicken with a salad and a side from the super market deli section. Super easy and great for leftovers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030879 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:13:57 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2030879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chicken pot pie.<br /> Banana choc muffins</p> <p>I feel like snacks/breakfast were harder to come up with! DH easily stopped on his way home to grab take out but extra snacks helped me during the day</p> <p>Maybe a fruit tray and muffins? Cookies? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030877 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:12:24 +0000 HabesBabe 2030877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vote for breakfast! Since it's been a few weeks, she might have gotten a lot of pasta from other folks (like you, I *always* make pasta for people since it's cheap, easy, and a crowd-pleaser). Maybe a casserole with eggs, hash browns, sausage, etc.? Or something she can crock pot?</p> <p>I also did tri-tip once for a friend. Marinade with chopped garlic, Montreal steak seasoning, EVOO, and balsamic... roast for 10 mins at 450, then 15 mins covered in foil at 350, then the last 15 mins uncovered at 350, yum! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030862 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:02:21 +0000 raspberries 2030862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My go-to is fruit salad or pizza pockets (they're kind of like hot pockets, but you make them at home and freeze - you can pick what you want to go in them, usually cheese + a meat, then the new mom just has to pop them in the oven for 20/30 mins for an easy meal.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030861 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:01:13 +0000 blackbird 2030861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I would definitely ask then! Otherwise I think @Cole: has a great idea. I really could've gone for some fresh baked cookies during those days! Fresh fruit's always good (or a sandwich tray that you could just pick up! Lunch is super hard to eat some days, too!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030854 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:57:00 +0000 Cole 2030854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have started bringing a huge thing of cut up fruit, muffins and cookies or brownies instead of a complete meal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030848 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:55:54 +0000 Smurfette 2030848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I think her LO is pretty picky. Maybe I need to ask her what she doesn't eat.<br /> @Mrs. High Heels: I feel like I always do pasta. I have a ton of good recipes, but trying to do something else.<br /> @Mrs. J: I have never made lasagne! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030843 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:53:55 +0000 KatieBklyn 2030843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto to lasagna! You can also bring a big green salad and a loaf of par baked bread to round out the meal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030836 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:50:52 +0000 Mrs. J 2030836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lasagna is really easy to reheat/freeze etc. my mom typically does pasta and sauce if she is bringing someone a meal (our family sauce). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030820 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:41:43 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2030820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually do casserole type stuff - lasagna, enchiladas, a chicken/broccoli bake. Chili is a good idea too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030810 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:37:06 +0000 blackbird 2030810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always change it up....but she's probably gotten a lot of the basics. What about some chili mac? Cook up some elbow noodles, bring some chili over, and a bag of toppings (cheese, onion, whatever). It's kid friendly. </p> <p>I feel like anything breakfast-y is good, too. Egg burritos or cinnamon rolls. Breakfast was always harder for me than dinner, personally.</p> <p>I've got to take something to a friend in march...i haven't thought about what to bring yet. I also take into consideration if she's one of my healthier friends or not (i mean, i'm grateful for food either way, but all the heavy/rich food sits so hard in my stomach, personally), so maybe calzones for her!</p> <p>I've had this whole list saved for awhile: <a href="http://nataliehodson.com/11-healthy-inexpensive-freezer-meals/" rel="nofollow">http://nataliehodson.com/11-healthy-inexpensive-freezer-meals/</a> if you want to mix something up, freeze it, and hand her a couple bags of frozen things :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-meal-to-bring-to-someone-that-just-had-a-baby#post-2030805 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:34:09 +0000 Smurfette 2030805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is already 5 weeks, but due to holiday schedule and sickness, we haven't been yet. I saw them at a shower this past weekend, but I still want to bring them dinner plus our girls can play together this way. </p> <p>Wanting something super easy and easy to reheat. </p>