If you’ve landed on this post, it’s probably because either…
A. You purchased my ebook, “The Hospitality Handbook” and you’re about to bless the socks off your new mama friends (and if you haven’t, go grab a copy and transform the way you engage with your friends and bless the world around you — for the same price as just a coffee!).
B. You’re an expectant mama yourself and found this link through Pinterest (so excited for you!).
C. You not an expectant mama, you haven’t read my ebook, but you still found this link through Pinterest because you’re sick of the traditional freezer meal menus you see (hey, no judgement from me!).
Either way, I’m really glad you’re here, friend!
Honestly, I’m way too excited about this post — because it’s personal for me. I’ve often made freezer meals for friends in the past, but I curated this particular list while pregnant with my firstborn. I wanted a collection of meals my husband and I enjoyed, but not only that, I wanted complete meals with sides and desserts to go along with each main dish. It’s a huge blessing to just pull something from the freezer and not have to spend all day in the kitchen, giving time to focus on healing and taking care of baby!
I included notes at the bottom of each meal if you’re planning on bringing one of these meals to a new mama, to make it easier on her AND you!
NOTE #1: Use disposable foil pans or freezer bags. No one has to stress about washing/returning dishes! Or, pick up some vintage casserole pans at the thrift store and let the new mama know that you’re giving them to her.
NOTE #2: If you’re an expectant mama and don’t have the energy to make a bunch of meals yourself, purchase the ingredients and ask if a friend can come over to help you cook for the day.
B E E F
- Beef and Broccoli with Frozen Rice and Ginger Snap Cookies. Freeze cookie dough in balls without rolling them in sugar.
- Korean Beef with Frozen Rice, Frozen Peas and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Freeze cookie dough in balls. Give a bag of frozen peas to go along with this meal.
- Hamburgers with Buns, Fries, Baked Beans, and Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops. To make things easier, buy hamburger buns in the store to put in the freezer, and give a can of baked beans to have on hand in the pantry.
- French Dip with Buns, Sautéed Onions, Sliced Provolone, and Green Bean Casserole. To make things easier, buy sub sandwich buns to freeze. Cheese slices also freeze well.
- Shepherd’s Pie with Honey Carrots and Cupcakes. Make a boxed cupcake mix and freeze (without cupcake liners). Give a jar of frosting for whenever they want to serve.
C H I C K E N
- Chicken Teriyaki with Frozen Rice and Ginger Snap Cookies. Freeze cookie dough in balls without rolling them in sugar.
- White Chicken Chili and Cornbread. To make things easier, buy a box cornbread mix. Make the cornbread in muffin tins for easy freezing.
- Balsamic Rosemary Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Frozen Peas, with Chocolate Chip Cookies. Give a box of instant mashed potatoes and a bag of frozen peas to go along with this meal.
- Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries, Green Bean Casserole, and Cupcakes. To make things easier, buy frozen sweet potato fries. Make a boxed cupcake mix and freeze (without cupcake liners). Give a jar of frosting for whenever they want to serve.
- Chicken Burritos with Salsa and Cheesecake Frozen Pops. Give a jar of salsa to have on hand in the pantry for when they want to have this meal.
F I S H
- Honey Tilapia with Frozen Rice, Frozen Broccoli, and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Give a bag of frozen broccoli to go with this meal.
- Tuna Casserole with Honey Carrots and Brownies. To make things easier, give a box brownie mix so they can make them fresh.
- Marinaded Salmon with Sweet Potato Fries, Frozen Broccoli, and Ginger Snap Cookies. To make things easier, buy frozen sweet potato fries and a bag of frozen broccoli.
- Tuna Cakes with Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and Chocolate Covered Banana Pops. Give a box of instant mashed potatoes to go with this meal.
- Ginger Peach Salmon with Frozen Rice, Frozen Broccoli, and Cupcakes. Give a bag of frozen broccoli to go with this meal. Make a boxed cupcake mix and freeze (without cupcake liners). Give a jar of frosting for whenever they want to serve.
I T A L I A N
- Pizza and Brownies. To make things easier, give a box brownie mix so they can make them fresh.
- Stuffed Shells with Garlic Bread and Brownies. To make things easier, give a box brownie mix so they can make them fresh.
- Chicken Marsala with Pasta, Garlic Bread, and Cheesecake Frozen Pops. Give a box of pasta for them to cook whenever they’re ready.
- Zuppa Toscana Soup with Garlic Bread, Honey Carrots, and Cupcakes. Make a boxed cupcake mix and freeze (without cupcake liners). Give a jar of frosting for whenever they want to serve.
- Cheesy Chicken Casserole with Garlic Bread, Frozen Broccoli, and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Give a bag of frozen broccoli to go with this meal.
B R E A K F A S T
- Smoothie Packs. Super simple and easy!
- French Toast Casserole. It’s basically bread pudding for breakfast — who doesn’t love that?!
- Vegan Gluten Free Pancakes. Find this on my post, Hospitality Handbook Breakfast Recipes (it’s #7 on the list)!
- Baked Oatmeal Bars. Find this on my post, Hospitality Handbook Breakfast Recipes (it’s #9 on the list)! Once baked and cooled, cut into bars. Individually wrap each bar in wax paper and place in a zip-lock bag to freeze.
- Breakfast Egg Burritos. For those who are vegan, skip the eggs and cheese. Instead, fill burritos with only veggies and beans.
B O N U S
With Love from Victoria 