https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:15:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775955 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:23:57 +0000 gingerbebe 1775955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: I bring gallon ziploc bags of washed, cut fruit. Breakfast burritos (hearty and easy to eat one handed in the middle of the night). Pre-marinated meat (if the dad can grill) with a bag of salad and a loaf of bread. Lots of plastic silverware, paper plates, plastic cups, and paper napkins because no one wants to do dishes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775951 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:22:01 +0000 Pancakes 1775951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKC: you can also freeze soup in ziplock freezer bags so that they store flat and take up less room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775815 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:26:48 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1775815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>wow you ladies are all so sweet!! i don't know if it was the fact that we were in the nicu with A for so long or what but we didn't get sent anything by family and friends. and i always send something - though it's usually sweets :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775786 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:12:35 +0000 dagret 1775786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like PW's Comfort Meatballs, a 6x6 square of mashed potatoes (made w/cream cheese so they don't dry out), a ziploc steam bag of green beans, and if i have frozen peaches left, a peach cobbler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775755 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:57:16 +0000 Tanjowen 1775755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite meal to make for new moms is Poppyseed chicken:</p> <p>*4 large boneless chicken breasts<br /> * 2 cans cream of chicken soup<br /> * 1 tub sour cream (16 oz)<br /> * 2 sticks butter<br /> * Ritz crackers (1 box - 4 sleeves)<br /> * Poppyseed</p> <p>Boil chicken until cooked. Cut into chunks and mix with sour cream &amp; cream of chicken - add salt and pepper to taste.</p> <p>Crush 2 sleeves of the Ritz crackers into a large bowl. Melt one stick of butter and mix into crackers along with 1 tbsp of poppyseed. Layer it into a 9x13" baking pan. Pour chicken mixture on top. Repeat Ritz cracker mixture again and smooth over top of chicken mix. </p> <p>I deliver it that way and tell them to keep it refrigerated and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes when ready to eat. I also bring a bag of steamable veggies, rolls and steamable bag of rice. It's one of my favorite meals and tastes better reheated too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775675 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:20:08 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1775675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: </p> <p>* 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup<br /> * 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup<br /> * 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup<br /> * 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup<br /> * 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth<br /> * 1/2 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes<br /> * 1/2 cup salsa (chunky)<br /> * 1/2 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies<br /> * 1/2 onion, chopped<br /> * 2 garlic cloves, minced<br /> * 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder<br /> * chicken (you can use 1-2 cans chunk chicken, or I buy chicken breasts [cook and shred])</p> <p>Combine everything, let cook for about an hour. It's horrible for you and delicious. It's better than Max n Ermas!</p> <p>It's thick, so you can eat it with tortilla chips. I freeze portions in tupperware. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775664 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:16:37 +0000 mrskc 1775664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: tray of sandwich fixings is a great idea! Especially since it's so hot right now. </p> <p>@Mrs. Rabbit: oh that looks yummy! Thanks for sharing. </p> <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: please share! I'm not sure I'll make it for them but maybe for myself to freeze. It's 100 degrees here so soup probably isn't a good idea. Also, maybe a dumb question, but what do you freeze soup in? </p> <p>@My Only Sunshine: breakfast basket is also a wonderful idea! </p> <p>@BakerBee: the mini chicken pot pies sound great! And yes, I was thinking I need to double up and freeze stuff for myself too! </p> <p>@CupQuakeWalk: i know! It's 100 degrees here... so maybe not the best thing. It sounds yummy tho. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775646 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:08:33 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1775646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: @mrskc: in the summer?! I was going to say chicken pot pie, too but then I remembered t was July and I started to sweat bullets just thinking about it :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775425 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:30:52 +0000 LuLu Mom 1775425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always do a ziti bake (in a tin dish so they don't have to worry about returning a dish or can freeze it if they need too) salad, bread, and I like to do muffins so the mom has something easy to grab for breakfast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775390 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:09:29 +0000 pelikila 1775390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do pot roasts, pulled pork sandwiches, and other crock pot style meals since I can get them going in the morning, work all day like usual, and then bring them dinner after work and it is ready to go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775384 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:05:30 +0000 LBee 1775384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second chicken pot pie. I have actually brought chicken pot pie muffins that they can freeze and dethaw for snacks / a full meal. They were a hit (the mom said she was breastfeeding and that they were perfect for one handed eating)! As an aside, you should double whatever you make and freeze it for you! </p> <p>I've made both of these: </p> <p><a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/mini-chicken-pot-pies/3614bb9a-77be-4f8f-8c2d-517f109494c4" rel="nofollow">http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/mini-chicken-pot-pies/3614bb9a-77be-4f8f-8c2d-517f109494c4</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/chicken-pot-pie-cupcakes/575fee43-39fc-4360-8793-5c3b929d30b1" rel="nofollow">http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/chicken-pot-pie-cupcakes/575fee43-39fc-4360-8793-5c3b929d30b1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775377 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:59:25 +0000 charmed 1775377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've made lasagna, spaghetti, zoupa toscana (sausage and potato soup), (all brought with a salad and garlic bread).<br /> I also try to bring baked goods like muffins/banana bread for breakfast or quick snacks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775375 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:58:51 +0000 Mrsjets 1775375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bring a frozen dish and since I received a pot pie that will be my new go to - so yummy. I also like bringing snacky brunch foods - since they're easy to grab and eat for momma. Usually cold cuts/a cut up rotisserie chicken, croissants/biscuits, cut up fruit/berries, cut up veggies and some cheese cubes. Add some home made cookies or a brownie and then I feel like I've provided a whole day of food :)</p> <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I never thought about drinks! Great idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775361 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:53:10 +0000 My Only Sunshine 1775361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of our friends went the opposite route and brought us a breakfast basket. Really good bagels from a local bagel place, a fruit basket, and some Dunkin Donuts coffee (two bags - regular for dad, decaf for nursing mama). </p> <p>When I was STARVING from nursing a newborn, a bagel and a big decaf coffee hit the spot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775332 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:29:17 +0000 Smurfette 1775332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always make a chicken pasta bake. Super easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775324 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:26:10 +0000 edelweiss 1775324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i recently did enchiladas also! i've also done eggplant parmesan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775316 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:18:14 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1775316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: ohh, tortilla soup is a great idea! We have a great recipe I could share. It freezes well and reheats easily, and tastes just as great!</p> <p>We plan in making some &amp; freezing it before the baby comes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775304 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:02:06 +0000 Adira 1775304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After we came home from the hospital with Xander, my best friend actually picked up Olive Garden to go and brought us a meal and a bottle of wine. It was AMAZING. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775279 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 06:29:17 +0000 Mrs. Rabbit 1775279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is my go-to meal for new parents (and I take it along with some garlic bread that they can pop in the oven, and some salad and brownies, too): </p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2014/05/22/chicken-parmesan-bake/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2014/05/22/chicken-parmesan-bake/</a></p> <p>In fact, I'm actually planning on making it tonight for dinner! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775278 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 06:25:57 +0000 Cupcake 1775278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually just do a frozen pizza, and a bagged salad.. Our favorite thing that we received were frozen calzones! There was plain, cheese steak, cheddar and broccoli, and apple filled. Omg they were good. She even sent little containers of sauces! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775269 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 06:03:37 +0000 blackbird 1775269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've sent Hawaiian meatballs and enchiladas before. I try not to get too creative, haha. I think a tray of sandwich fixings would also go far! And a pan of brownies. Or muffins. Or egg burritos...egg burritos were fantastic </p> <p>Man I'm jealous only one person brought us food! It was a chicken and veggie pasta salad and it was delicious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775253 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 04:17:54 +0000 matador84 1775253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got some great meals with this last baby! Chicken pot pie, soups, shredded beef for whatever meal I needed, pizza, muffins, pork tenderloin and veggies, lasagna, chicken tetrazzini. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775220 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 01:07:45 +0000 PurplePeony 1775220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do a vegetable lasagna with butternut squash béchamel. It's reasonably easy to make and can be tailored for dietary restrictions. I usually use sautéed mushrooms, onions, and Swiss chard as the filling, and the béchamel can be made dairy-free if necessary (I use coconut oil and almond milk in place of the butter and milk, and leave out the Parmesan because it's nice to have but not necessary). Plus, it's total comfort food without being too heavy for warmer weather. My recipe is adapted from <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-chard-mushroom-lasagna-137482" rel="nofollow">http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-chard-mushroom-lasagna-137482</a>.</p> <p>AND I always make it in one of those disposable aluminum pans so the new parents don't have to worry about washing and returning one of mine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775200 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:03:22 +0000 mrskc 1775200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: these are great ideas! Thanks! I like the taco salad idea. Sounds easy enough to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775176 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:08:28 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1775176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some ideas:</p> <p>-A crockpot of chicken tortilla soup with toppings like tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, etc.</p> <p>-Lasagna</p> <p>-Taco salads or tostata bowls. The only prep for this is really browning the ground beef/turkey or shredding the cooked chicken. Everything else is just chopping and putting it in tupperwares. Usually I send either tostata bowls or tortilla chips, a container of cooked meat (beef or shredded chicken), a container of seasoned black bean and corn mixture, chopped veggies like lettuce, tomato, onions, cilantro, and olives, as well as a bag of shredded cheese and a container of sour cream. Then they can put together the salads themselves, whenever they want.</p> <p>-White chicken chili (this is especially good for mamas who are doing dairy/gluten/soy free. I love the Pioneer Woman's recipe (tweaked a bit to avoid dairy), but use canned beans.</p> <p>-I always try and send a loaf of banana bread or zucchini bread, too!</p> <p>Oh, and as a random aside, I love it when people bring drinks. We usually don't have anything except for water here and it feels like such a special treat when people bring something like iced tea/lemonade etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775170 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:01:36 +0000 mrskc 1775170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pancakes: oooo that all sounds good. A baked ziti might be good to take and easy to make! </p> <p>@grizz: chicken pot pie would be good too! </p> <p>Thanks all for the ideas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775139 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:12:00 +0000 Boheme 1775139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Someone brought us a homemade chicken pot pie with a giant mason jar of lemonade, and I sort of wanted to kiss her. SO good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775118 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:50:40 +0000 Weagle 1775118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, and a neighbor brought us pasta carbonara, and for some reason it was the most delicious thing I've ever had. I think that it was nice to have something that tasted really "homey." Plus, it was served basically as soon as it was ready, so it was extra yummy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775113 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:46:25 +0000 Veggiemama 1775113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We received breakfast from a friend and it was so delicious, she gave us a baked french toast dish, fruit/yogurt parfait and some baked egg muffins. I usually give a baked pasta dish (divided in 2 to freeze half) with a bagged salad kit, homemade bread, and brownies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-meals-do-you-like-to-take-to-new-parents#post-1775112 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:46:02 +0000 LomaLinda 1775112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved a veggie lasagna someone brought me when we brought our son home from the hospital. I was so, so hungry in those first few weeks post partum! I also really enjoyed muffins and trail mix. </p>