I was happy with any type of main course. I found I usually find a moment to eat with a knife and fork so that wasn't so bad. Freezer to oven was a big deal for me so lasagne and quiche were real winners.
The things I really remember were the snack type things. Banana bread and chocolate cake were two favourites that I could graze on out of the fridge through the day.
I received enough meals after DS2's birth that we didn't cook for 7 weeks. Curries, stews, bolognese, soups, snacks, cakes.
We had A LOT of bolognese and pumpkin soup. It's the "default" freezer meal, so if you want to mix it up, perhaps avoid those. But it was lovely anyway. The soups were frozen in individual serves so I could have them for lunch - much appreciated given how hungry I was.
Vegetarian "no sausage" rolls were a favourite too, cause DS1 and I could eat them for snacks.
The things missing, if anything - milk and fruit. We had everything we needed for meals but kept running out of milk and fruit. Fruit was the best easy snack whilst bfing. Now when I do a care package for a mum, I include long life milk, tea bags, and fruit. But it's always nice to ask if they need anything at the shops on your way too.
My latest idea - homemade biscuit dough, frozen into a log so they can bake them when they want to.
ETA: it's worth asking if they have freezer space, and any dietary requirements.
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