If the family is omnivorous, I make roast chicken with new potatoes, a big green salad, and chocolate chip cookies.
If the family is vegetarian, I make veggie lasagne with a big green salad, and chocolate cookies.
If the family is gluten-free or food allergic, I make vegan minestrone soup (without noodles), a big green salad, and a berry salad.
By the way, almost 18 years later, I haven't forgotten a detail of the homemade meals brought when our oldest was born. What a lovely, lovely thing you are doing!
peace,
tessiemae