I recently said on my Instagram that the worst part of being a mum (or a mum to be) is having to figure out what to feed your family for dinner every, single, day of their lives, especially when our brains aren't firing on cylinders when those babies like to ensure we’re a little sleep deprived! Sooo as promised I have written a blog, with all of mine and my followers, suggestions of delicious, nourishing meal ideas for pregnancy & postpartum.
If you’re pregnant, I highly recommend batch cooking some of these and freezing is such good prep for your postpartum too. One of the best things for your recovery is to have easy access to warm, tasty, nourishing food. Your future self will be ever so grateful.
I hope this helps when you’re seeking inspiration - be sure to bookmark this post!
Dinner suggestions…
Italian Ideas
Risotto ideas: sausage & tomato; chicken & leek; butternut squash & pancetta; seabass, chorizo & pepper; mushroom & garlic;
Pasta ideas: bolognese; lasagna, Mac n cheese (‘hulk’ Mac n cheese - add blizted spinach!); creamy lemon, prawn & pea; cajun chicken; feta & spinach; sausage, tomato & pepper
Can also use Orzo with any of the above for a change! Smoky cod, broccoli & orzo bake (bbc good food recipe)
Winter Warmers
Pies; creamy chicken & vegetable pie; gravy, chicken & veg pie); creamy chicken ham & leek; steak & ale
Toad in the hole
Sausage & mash
Fish pie
Cottage pie
Roast dinners
Pork chops
Different cuisines
Mexican: Fajitas; Enchiladas; Chicken or beef tacos
Curry
Slow cooker gammon in coke
Steamed sea bass with garlic, ginger & coriander leaves
Slow cooked bbq pulled chicken burgers
Honey & soy chicken fried rice
Tatws pum munud ( suggested by a lovely follower who
has a Welsh husband )
Sloppy joes (using leftover spaghetti bolognese)
Still not sure what to have for dinner? Check out Emily English @emthenutrionist, healthy & delicious too! I hope you found this blog post helpful!
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Ps. keep your eyes peeled as I'll be offering starting solids courses soon to teach you everything you need to know so you can feel calm and confident in weaning your baby!