One thing I loved doing for my friends who had newborns was to prepare large meals to help ensure they aren't ONLY eating delivered pizza once the baby came! Living up here in Ohio I don't get to do that often and it made me start to think about our nutrition once Baby K arrives. I decided to bake something weekly (in a huge portion) and freeze it so that Derek and I can have some good home cooking when we're sleep deprived and can't even tell if it's day or night out.
So far I've made some great meals like lasagna, meatloaf, casseroles, etc. If you have something that freezes well and makes a large batch, please feel free to share! I have a few more weeks and can stock up a few more meals in that time.
I wish I had some good recipes for you ... most of my go-to meals for new Moms & Dads aren't great for freezing.
ReplyDeleteHere are a few things my sister made when she was doing the same cooking & freezing AFTER the baby came: http://lifewiththelunds.blogspot.com/2009/02/womans-place-is-in-kitchen.html
Hope you can find something yummy here!
Thanks Betsy! I might have to make a couple of those!
ReplyDeleteChicken Tetrazini (sp?) WITH mushrooms
ReplyDeleteSarah- if you go to tasteofhome.com there are tons of make ahead recipes that look really yummy!
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