{"id":37188,"date":"2024-02-12T07:31:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T12:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/?p=37188"},"modified":"2024-02-15T21:42:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T02:42:33","slug":"my-favorite-meals-to-bring-to-new-moms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/my-favorite-meals-to-bring-to-new-moms\/","title":{"rendered":"Meals to Bring to a New Mom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I can remember back when I first had Hailey. I recall that overwhelming feeling of wondering how I could possibly keep up with doing anything besides attending to her needs. It was such a blessing to have friends show up at the door with meals, especially because we were still relatively new to the area. Having the the luxury of eating a warm meal prepared (or picked up) with love- what a treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then I’ve really understood how helpful food is in a variety of life’s situations, both joyful and challenging, and keep a running list of my favorite meals to bring to a new mom.  I also think gifting a delivery of one of these<\/a> can be an incredible gift. <\/p>\n\n\n

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A friend of mine recently had her third beautiful baby. Another friend organized a meal train and I love how now people space out the meals over several weeks. It’s such a smart idea, since a meal can be just as (if not more) helpful one month in as it can that first week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know many people subscribe to the “just show up” with a meal mentality and I totally get that because what new mom wants to have to think<\/em> about or decide<\/em> what to have for dinner? That is the hardest part, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, sometimes I like to try and feel out the situation just a little bit via text. I know my friends’ eating habits (dairy-free, vegetarian, etc), but then I try to gauge whether they are in the mood for comfort food or if they’ve been inundated with casseroles and might be ready for something on the lighter side. I only put out a feeler once and if the mom has no input, then I choose something myself to not add to her mental load.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Once I get a sense of the dinnertime vibe, I consult my list and go for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meals to Bring to New Moms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Southwestern Sausage and Vegetable Brown Rice Casserole<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This super simple, 7 ingredient casserole is full of fresh vegetables and brown rice, making it as wholesome as it is hearty. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this Southwestern sausage and vegetable brown rice casserole is adaptable and is sure to become a family favorite! I deliver it with tortilla chips, guacamole, and salsa. I also use tin baking dishes from Costco (the sturdy kind) so new mom doesn’t have to worry about washing or returning ay dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Ingredient Spaghetti Squash Pizza Pie<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is always a hit for the low-card\/paleo crowd. It’s packed with flavor and kids love it too (just use non-spicy sausage). Again, use a disposable tin for delivery. This one goes great with a salad and rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicken Enchiladas<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This recipe rocks because it makes two large pans of enchiladas, perfect for a large family or so you can knock out your own dinner and bring dinner to a friend in one fell swoop. Plus, it’s easy to pair with chips, salsa, and guacamole which is always a win in my book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup<\/strong><\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This sausage, kale, and white bean soup recipe has a comforting and robust depth of flavor and texture thanks to the spices in the sausage and the creaminess created by pureeing the majority of the beans. A great choice for cooler weather when a hearty warm soup and piece of crusty bread fits the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Bean Burgers<\/strong>:<\/a>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I’ve tried a lot of different bean burger recipes and the recipe from Emily at the former Daily Garnish<\/em> remains my favorite. It’s flavorful, nutrient-dense, and hearty; a hit for moms, husbands, and kids (because you can dip it in ketchup!). The only problem is that Emily’s blog no longer is in existence and I searched all over for a way to give her proper credit for this recipe. There is nowhere to link to it but I have it written down from years ago, so I’m going to put it here. Thank you, Emily, for this delicious recipe and so many others; I miss your blog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Garnish Black Bean Burgers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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