I highly recommend filling your freezer with food to eat once the baby has arrived. The first few weeks can feel like a blur of changing hormones and sleepless nights. Showering can feel like it is hard to fit in let alone prepping a healthy meal and cooking. Meal trains are a great gift for new families.
Chicken Alfredo Bake from Make Ahead Meal Mom
This recipe makes 8 portions. The prep and cook time together are 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- Penne Pasta
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Garlic
- Heavy Cream
- Salt & Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- Chicken Breasts
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Steak Fajita from Fabulessly Frugal
This recipe makes 5 portions. Prep and cook time is about 35 minutes. This recipe is completely customizable depending on flavour preferences.
Ingredients
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak
- Lime Juice
- Soy Sauce
- Vegetable Oil
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Chili Powder
- Black Pepper
- Minced Garlic
- Onion
- Red and Green Bell Pepper
- Cheddar Cheese
- Flour Tortillas
- Vegetable Oil
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Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos from It’s A Veg World After All
This makes 10 servings. Total prep and cook time is 25 minutes.
Ingredients:
- Olive Oil
- Red Bell Pepper
- Scallions
- Eggs
- Salt & Pepper
- Cheddar or Pepperjack Cheese
- Black Beans
- Whole Wheat Tortilla
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Lentil Soup from Pinch of Yum
This recipe calls for a crock pot or Instant Pot. This recipe makes 6 servings. The prep and cook time is 50 minutes.
Ingredients:
- Butternut Squash
- Mirepoix (or Onions, Carrots and Celery)
- Potatoes
- Lentils
- Garlic
- Chicken Broth
- Salt
- Kale
- Olive Oil
- Herbs de Provence
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole from Thriving Home
The recipe makes approximately 5 servings. The prep and cook time are 45 minutes.
Ingredients:
- Marinara Sauce
- Parmesan Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Panko
- Olive Oil
- Herbs
- Salt & Pepper
- Chicken
