I remember when I had Little Boy #3, and all the beautiful chaos that came with him. He was my third baby in four years. My daily goal: Survive. Doing a load of laundry was BONUS! Folded and put away? Not likely! It was so fun being a mom to three little bouncing, squirming, drooling boys, but the amount of effort it took to get dinner on the table was sometimes more that I had in me.
I had some very sweet friends and family members bring the most delicious and heartwarming meals to me in those early, tender days. I don’t think I will ever forget them! It just made me feel so cared for and loved.
Today I met my newest niece for the first time, and this is the dinner I brought to the new mama and her family. I’ll trade fresh, new baby girl snuggles for a homemade meal any day! I thought I’d share my go-to menu for bringing dinner. It’s always a favorite, freezes well, and travels easily.
Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas – Have them assembled when you bring the dinner over, and then they can either be baked, or put into the freezer for later. I divided the recipe into two pans, so they didn’t have to be cooked all at once.
Healthy Crockpot Refried Beans – add everything to the crockpot in the morning, and they’ll be ready to bring over by late afternoon. These really are so good and easy – much better than canned.
Spanish Rice – from a box! You don’t have to make everything from scratch. But if anyone has a Spanish rice recipe they love send it my way please!
Extra Thick and Fudgy Homemade Brownies – I love these… who wouldn’t? And I do think chocolate has special healing powers :0)
What are some meals that you have made (or received) that worked out well? Would love to hear your ideas!
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Chris Scheuer says
Who wouldn’t love to receive a meal like this. It’s making me sad I didn’t know you and live in Phoenix when I had babies 🙂 Do grand babies count?
Erin says
This looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing
Lis Hjort says
Uhm, I would love to have this meal brought out.
Thanks for sharing with me/us
Lis
Kristin says
Great idea for a post! I am sure Muffin and the Bearded Wonder appreciated it!
Angie says
This is an incredible suggestion… I really think you could have a weekly blog called “Bringing Dinner.” It seems there is always someone in our lives who could use a dinner provided. This meal would truly show love and thoughtfulness for the recipients… Many thanks! I have tried so many of your recipes… Always a hit!
Julie says
Exactly, thank you Angie!
Jackie S says
I wish you would have a section on dinners to take to friends. Always seems like I need to do this for sick friends, baby births , etc.
Amanda says
When our friends started having babies, we brought breakfast! Muffins, egg casserole, breakfast potatoes, yogurts. So many folks brought us dinner…..we switched it up for friends and everyone loves it!