Recently completed a prep for a friend who’s due with baby #2 this week. Everything is freezeable.
I read that it’s helpful to include something traditional (baked ziti), something lighter (spiced chickpea stew with kale), grab and go breakfast (bacon egg and cheese on English muffins), and a quick snack (chocolate chip muffins).
All in, I think I spent about 4-5 hours on cooking and cleanup (minus the marinara which I made the day before, and including an emergency run to the grocery store for a second pack of English muffins).
Probably could’ve been more efficient (like using sausage instead of bacon, or cooking the bacon in the oven for less mess), but this was my second prep of this kind and I just find it to be a fun challenge and an act of love for a good friend!
Recipes linked below.
Baked ziti: https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-slow-cooked-italian-american-tomato-sauce-red-sauce-recipe, plus one box ziti, one lb ground beef, diced onion, about 1/2 cup sour cream, and a bag of shredded mozzarella
Chickpea stew: https://www.alisoneroman.com/recipes/spiced-chickpea-stew-with-coconut-and-turmeric/ (I added carrots)
Chocolate chip muffins: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/bakery-style-chocolate-chip-muffins/
Breakfast sandwiches: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/freezer-breakfast-sandwiches/
by ren_dc
3 Comments
i think everyone needs a wonderful friend like you, this is so sweet!
This is so incredibly kind of you! What an incredibly thoughtful thing to do!!
That is so incredibly kind of you! Love seeing Christ-like love in people. They all sound so good too! Your friend is blessed to have you.