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Kid-Friendly Recipes

Kid-friendly recipes

Boring dinners no more! These kid-friendly recipes will satisfy picky eaters and adventurous young children alike - pizzas, pastas, muffins, quesadillas and casseroles with hidden veggies will be a hit at the family dinner table! There's nothing spicy or exotic listed here, just family favorites plus some easy, delicious recipes youngsters are sure to love! Click the chicken nuggets picture to take you to the recipe, it's by far the biggest kid-friendly hit on my blog!

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Airfryer Chicken Nuggets
Meal Prep Egg and Sausage McMuffin

Meal Prep Egg and Sausage McMuffin

How to Make Boneless Wings

How to Make Boneless Wings

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Instant Pot Enchilada Quinoa Casserole

Instant Pot Enchilada Quinoa Casserole

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Instant Pot

Super Easy Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

Super Easy Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos

Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Instant Pot Pizza Quinoa Casserole

Instant Pot Pizza Quinoa Casserole

Instant Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Healthy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Pasta

One Pot Pasta Primavera

Easy One Pot Pasta Primavera

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

The Creamiest One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cheeseburger Casserole

Instant Pot or Stovetop Homemade Hamburger Helper

Chicken Pasta Bake

Freezer Meal: Chicken Pasta Bake

One Pot Broccoli Alfredo

Healthy One Pot Broccoli Pasta Alfredo

Tips for making dinner kid-approved!

Make a meal plan together

If you're wanting to please the little ones, try to get them involved and give them a say in the meal planning process. This way you know everyone is going to enjoy what's for dinner and possibly even be interested in helping out. Having a list of family favorites posted on the fridge can help when inspiration is lacking, and this way you can compile a larger list of kid-approved meals over time that the whole family will love!

Prep ingredients ahead of time

Prepping the ingredients at the beginning of each week as soon as you're done your shopping is a meal prep strategy I already advocate for, but doing this also helps when it comes to family-friendly dinners. It allows the kids the chance to help you cook by adding ingredients as you need them, and it also helps to cut down on cook time when you actually do go to cook.

Get the kids involved!

This is a great trick to get kids to try new things and develop a more adventurous palate. If cooking dinner can become a family activity, it'll feel more fun and take up less time. Plus, cooking turns into quality time when done this way! A fun way to get the kids involved is to prep the ingredients and lay them out buffet-style to create different meals such as grilled cheese and make your own pizza night.

Soups

30-Minute Lasagna Soup

30-Minute One Pot Lasagna Soup

Alphabet Vegetable Soup

Homemade Alphabet Vegetable Soup

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Ultimate One Pot Cheeseburger Soup

Ultimate One Pot Cheeseburger Soup

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup

30-Minute Tortellini Minestrone Soup

30-Minute Tortellini Minestrone Soup

Burgers, wraps & sandwiches

Chicken Tandoori Naan Burgers

Tandoori Chicken Naan Burgers

Shake Shack Burger

Shake Shack Burger {Perfect Copycat}

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Mediterranean Portobello Beef Burgers

Mediterranean Portobello Beef Burgers

Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwich Appetizers

Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwich Appetizers

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My most popular kid-friendly Recipes

Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai

Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai

This Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai is a super quick and easy one pot dinner – the noodles cook alongside the other ingredients for minimal cleanView Post

Copycat Oven-Baked Starbucks Egg Bites

Copycat Oven-Baked Starbucks Egg Bites

These Copycat Oven-Baked Starbucks Egg Bites are just like the sous vide version they serve at everyone's favourite coffee house – you don't need toView Post

Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken

This Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken is made healthier than the classic version of this dish – say hello to your childhood favourite re-envisioned! View Post

Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious make ahead lunch idea that comes together in one pot – and theView Post

20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls

20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls

These 20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls are a delicious, healthy quick dinner or meal prep idea using mostly pantry staples – read on forView Post

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a low carb make ahead lunch idea seasoned with a simple lemon-oregano marinade, and they're readyView Post

Easy Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Easy Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

These Easy Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are a delicious low-carb way to enjoy pizza, and they're ready in under 40 minutes – you can alsoView Post

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta with salsa and bell peppers is a delicious one pot pasta idea. Just dump all your ingredients and serveView Post

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Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

This Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is a delicious make-ahead breakfast option for meal prep or for big family gatherings. Dump frozen hash browns, bacon, eggs andView Post

Instant Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Healthy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This Healthy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with broccoli and white cheddar is a creamy, delicious comfort food favourite that comes together with less thanView Post

Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

This Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is a delicious, cheesy one pot pasta recipe and the ultimate comfort food that's filled with hearty flavours!View Post

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken

This Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken is a one pot rice dish that comes together with a 5-ingredient sauce! Ingredients in pineapple chicken WeeknightView Post

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