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15 easy and delicious meals to take to a friend in need. These recipes can be made ahead of time and travel well.
Taking someone a meal is an easy way to show you care! Whether they are welcoming a new baby or recovering from illness or surgery, a homecooked meal is such a blessing.
We've got lots of great ideas for you today. These recipes can be made ahead and travel well. There are many dinner ideas, plus salads, breads and desserts to round out the meal. If I have extra time, I love to throw in some homemade muffins for an easy snack or breakfast. PIN these recipes for the next time you need to take someone a meal. I know it will be appreciated!
One-Bowl Honey-Glazed Bran Muffins
Super moist and delicious, these super easy One-Bowl Honey-Glazed Bran Muffins roll out of the oven with rounded, bakery-style, tops!
Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Bread
This Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Bread takes 5 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to shape and it looks like it comes from an artisan bakery! Oh, and it's ridiculously delicious too!
Classic French Bistro Salad
This simple Classic French Bistro Salad, served at cafés, brasseries and bistros all over France, is beyond easy and one of those recipes you'll be turning to again and again (especially when you want to feel a little "fancy") - with minimal effort on your part.
Pepita Pecorino Kale Salad (Hillman's Pub Copycat Recipe)
A bright, vibrantly flavored salad, this Pepita Pecorino Kale Salad pairs deliciously with pizza, burgers, roasted or grilled entreés and it makes a healthy, hearty meal topped with grilled chicken. The easy brown-butter-roasted pepitas are the crunchy crowning glory!
Make-Ahead Basil Chicken Meatballs Parmesan
Looking for a make-ahead dish that everyone will love? These Basil Chicken Meatballs Parmesan are it! They're bursting with fabulous flavor and are perfect for weeknight family dinners and easy entertaining!
Easy Pan-Seared Chicken Bruschetta
If you're in the mood for something healthy, satiating and fabulous, this super easy Pan-Seared Chicken Bruschetta is calling your name! Serve it with some crusty bread to sop up the delicious juices and you'll be hearing rave reviews from family, friends and guests!
Oven Roasted Greek Chicken Meatballs
These healthy, delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs come together quickly with lean chicken, lots of fresh veggies and a ton of fabulous flavor! Serve them as an appetizer, in sandwiches, in bowls with Greek salad, hummus and orzo (pictured), in wraps with pita bread and hummus...
Italian Chicken Pastina Soup (aka Italian Nonna's Penicillin Soup)
This cozy, comforting Chicken Pastina Soup is also called Italian Nonna's Penicillin soup because it's known to cure just about anything that ails you! It hits the spot on a chilly day, for sure!
Curried Red Lentil Coconut Soup
With lots of fresh veggies and healthy lentils simmered in a flavorful coconut broth, this Curried Red Lentil Coconut Soup is a delicious meal in a bowl!
French Bistro Spinach Quiche
This French Bistro Spinach Quiche comes together quickly, can be made ahead and tastes like something you might enjoy at a charming little Parisian Café.
Beef Bourguinon Meatballs (Boulettes de Bœuf Bourguignon)
Want to feel a little fancy without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen? These make-ahead Beef Bourguinon Meatballs are outrageously delicious, work well for entertaining and will make an ordinary day quite special!
Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This delicious Chicken and Dumplings recipe comes together in well under an hour with tender chunks of chicken and fluffy buttermilk dumplings - it's the perfect cozy meal for a chilly day!
Easy, Make-Ahead Parisian Coq au Vin (with boneless chicken breasts)
Much easier than traditional Coq au Vin but just as delicious, the magical tenderizing trick results in amazingly tender chicken. It's a fabulous, make-ahead dish that's perfect for entertaining or an easy weeknight treat.
Key Lime Cooler Cookies
These Key Lime Cooler Cookies are crisp, buttery shortbreads, cloaked in a cool cloud of powdered sugar. There is an EXPLOSION of fabulous lime flavor as they melt in your mouth!
Thought for the day:
We have this Hope
as an anchor for the soul,
firm and secure.
Hebrews 6:19
What we're listening to for inspiration:
Madhavi Kavadi says
Please send the labels for the key lime cookies. Thanks
Madhavi
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Sure, Madhavi!
sheryl hartney says
Please send key Lime cookie labels Thank you!
Sheryl Hartney
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Sure, Sheryl!