Meal to bring to new mom?

[diggitydot]

I use a pesto sauce instead of the gag-worthy faux Italian dressing. DD1 (token household vegetarian) devours it. Another good one is vegetarian lasagna. You can prepare it with no-boil noodles to make it super easy.

[SoonerTexan]

So jealous. We got tons of promised meals before dd was born, but didn't receive a single thing when she arrived. Either DH cooked or I sent him out for Chipotle burritos. *rant over* I'd probably send gift certs to nearby restaurants that deliver...

Deliver your next one in Texas...I'll take care of you!

Thanks for the ideas...seems like everyone I know is pregnant these days so I will need more. Too bad one of my good friends is due 2 weeks after me...I'll send DH to Boston Market for that one!

[alison]

We didn't know anyone where we were living when dd arrived, so we didn't receive any meals. An imsner however gave us a fruit arrangement that we munched on for days! Washed fruit in bite-size pieces were so welcome after all that junkfood! A tear still comes to my eye, because the truly thoughtful gifts came from ladies here! You know who you are.

[oceanchild]

So. Who's got a great recipe for a veggie pasta salad that does not include the gag-inducing (for me anyway) wishbone italian dressing?

This is not a traditional pasta salad, but I'm in love with it:

-8 oz of orzo pasta --> cook to package directions, toss with olive oil, and cool
-box of grape tomatoes
-tub of fresh mozarella (little ball size) --> drain
-fresh basil --> cut/tear into small pieces

Put it all in a bowl, sprinkle some balsamic vinegar on top, and toss.

[SoonerTexan]

That sounds DELICIOUS Oceanchild!