There must be something in the air because it seems like so many people in my life are either about to have a baby or just had a baby and they're HUNGRY!! Here are a bunch of easy recipes for new parents that are perfect to make during a nap or bring to a friend. Think my Chicken Parmesan for the ultimate comfort meal, Chili Con Carne that freezes beautifully, and Chicken Parmesan Meatballs that the whole family will devour.
I'm guessing you might know someone who could benefit from a post like this too - so without further ado... here are a bunch of easy recipes for new parents! Any new parents out there will know that THERE IS NO TIME, much less enough time to make an elaborate home cooked meal. That's why all of these recipes are easy enough to make during a nap, or easy enough for you to bring to your friend who's a new mom or dad! Trust me they will love you for it, and all they have to do to get dinner on the table is warm it up. Who doesn't love a delicious dinner that is done in 10 minutes flat!
Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken Meatballs
Sesame Noodle Salad (so good eaten cold or at room temp)
Broccoli Cheddar Soup and some garlic bread!
Chicken Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce (don't worry - the vodka burns off when you cook it)
Black Bean and Sweetpotato Chili
Chicken and Mushroom Parmesan Pasta
Carnitas!!! with guacamole and salsa and tortillas please
Shredded BBQ Chicken and a package of Brioche Burger Buns
Easy Mexican Shredded Chicken! (bring some guacamole and tortillas too!)
Butter Chicken and a package of Naan or Pita Bread
And some sweets for good measure that can be breakfast, snacks or dessert...
20 savory and 2 sweet recipes for new parents!! Now go be a good friend make some of these for someone in your life!
They seem spicy for someone breastfeeding, but they look good.
I wish I had these recipes when I had my kids! These looks delicious!
A tasty round up Gaby! Looking forward to trying a few of these!
So many great recipes! Several of my friends should expect some of these soon!
These all look like recipes everyone can enjoy!
I want all of these even though I am not pregnant!!
What a great group of dinner recipes!!
Boy do I wish that I had some of these dinners back when I had babies!
Nice collection of quick and easy recipes!