Comments on: Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (What Meal Would You Take to a New Mom?)

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:44:10 +0000

I cook turkey breast upside down. So juicy! No dry breasts here!

By: Meg

Meg — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:49:03 +0000

I made this recipe tonight and it was delicious! I even bought a jar of sundried tomatoes for it. It actually did have enough flavor but am sure the leftovers will be even better tomorrow for lunch. The recipe is definitely going in with the rest of my collection. Thanks.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:58:30 +0000

I bring a fruit salad and a bunch of oatmeal cookies to my doula clients. Fruit to keep moms hydrated and oatmeal cookies to help with milk production — and both can be eaten with one hand!

There is a really good feta-zucchini casserole in a Moosewood cookbook that's nice for bringing to a new mom too!

By: ~~Rhonda

~~Rhonda — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:51:46 +0000

I made the penne with chicken this week and my family LOVES it. DH had some of the leftovers today and he said, "I *really* like this." :) I'm putting it on the menu again week after next. Thanks for sharing this recipe! ~~Rhonda

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:34:43 +0000

I'm so glad you posted!

Disposable containers – that's brilliant. Who wants to burden the new mom with having to clean and return a bowl or dish?

And the foods you take all sound delicious. I hadn't thought of quiche, but that's a good one. And now I've really got to find a good traditional meatloaf recipe.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:09:48 +0000

Oh, a choice of soups is a great idea! And your homemade bread might be worth shooting out a baby like a human cannon. Mmmmm.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:36:11 +0000

These are all fantastic suggestions. Enchiladas! I never would have thought of them, but who doesn't love enchiladas? Perfect for a little family.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:32:18 +0000

A niece! My niece is almost 5 months old. Beware the urge to buy every tiny hat and shoe in view. So much fun!

I've got to try Ina's individual meatloaves. I've been looking for a good, old-school meatloaf recipe and haven't found anything that hits the spot yet. Thanks for the idea!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:29:44 +0000

Ah, I had no idea about the acid reflux! Great tips. OK, ix-nay on the chicken. ;) We'll just load it up with vegetables.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:28:04 +0000

Oh, you have such a good mom! Individual meat pies – that was a labor of love. What a great idea, though! Individual servings. Your mom is a genius.