I have to send in dinner to someone that just had a baby....

My friend Devora, posted that she always needs ideas what to send for supper to someone that just gave birth. I though to myself, wow that is a great idea for a post. I had not decided what to post for tonight so I figured all those ideas can wait. After childbirth many women are very tired and not always interested in a heavy meal. In addition, in order to help them regain their strengh and provide the proper nutrients for their nursing baby, I like to send in post baby dinners that are well balanced, nutritious and delicious.
As a mother of two boys, I have had my share of dinners being sent in. I can honestly say at that point I appreciated anything sent in, and the fact that I didn't have to be busy in the kitchen right after birth. Still we all make ourselves crazy to send in the prefect dinner.
In keeping with the "summer easy" theme, here is my idea for the perfect dinner.

Sweet Chicken
Saute 1 large onion, add mushrooms till golden
add:
 16 ounce jar apricot jam
1 cup ketchup
3 tbsp brown sugar

Bring to a boil, pour over 8 chicken legs and bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours covered followed by 15 minutes uncovered.
Serve the chicken with your favorite rice.

In addition I always like to send over a salad or vegetable as well as a soup. There is nothing like a fresh pot of soup for a new mother. I think any vegetable soup would go very well with this Chicken. For the salad, you can just cut up some romaine lettuce (or bag mix), pour in some shredded carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers and presto you have a delicious salad. Dress it lightly by pouring over some olive oil, lemon juice and spices.