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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
Chicken and Kale Caesar Wraps

Chicken and Kale Caesar Wraps

Quinoa Salad 5 Ways

Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes – 5 Ways

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Pita Pizza 3 Ways

How to Make Pita Pizza 3 Ways

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Instant Pot

Instant Pot Pizza Quinoa Casserole

Instant Pot Pizza Quinoa Casserole

Instant Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Healthy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

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

Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

One Pot Broccoli Alfredo

Healthy One Pot Broccoli Pasta Alfredo

One Pot Pasta Primavera

Easy One Pot Pasta Primavera

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

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

30-Minute Tortellini Minestrone Soup

30-Minute Tortellini Minestrone Soup

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Easiest Chicken Wild Rice 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

Burgers, wraps & sandwiches

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken Tandoori Naan Burgers

Indian-Inspired Chicken Naan Burgers

Shake Shack Burger

Shake Shack Burger {Perfect Copycat}

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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instant pot

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slow cooker

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My most popular kid-friendly Recipes

Air Fryer Tater Tots

The Easiest Air Fryer Tater Tots

This is the easiest way to cook frozen Tater Tots in the Air Fryer – plus get my bonus recipe for delicious dipping sauce youView Post

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

This Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect family-friendly dish. It's easy, cheesy, and full of ALL the flavors of a burger!  Ingredients in taterView Post

Twiced Baked Potatoes

The Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

These Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes are just like the ones you get at a steakhouse – they're stuffed with bacon, cheddar, scallions and sour cream.View Post

Breakfast Sandwich Recipes 3 Ways

Breakfast Sandwich Recipes 3 Ways

Try these easy Breakfast Sandwich Recipes 3 Ways: sausage & Swiss, bacon & cheddar or veggie! They are perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly!  View Post

Chocolate Fat Bombs

Chocolate Fat Bombs (Nut-free!)

These Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs are made with just 3 ingredients: coconut oil, sunflower butter and cocoa powder. They're a lower calorie meal prep snackView Post

Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

This Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken is a delicious restaurant copycat! It's an easy stir fry with spicy garlic soy sauce, diced chicken thighs andView Post

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Easiest 2-Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken

The Easiest 2-Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken is made using just chicken and BBQ sauce! Perfect for meal prep, you can make pulled chicken sandwiches, pizzas,View Post

Overnight Carrot Cake Oats

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are a healthy way to enjoy the flavours of your favourite cake without any of the guilt! How to makeView Post

Protein Balls 5 Ways

Meal Prep Protein Balls 5 Ways (No Bake)

These are the easiest ever protein balls, made 5 ways! They're great meal prep snacks, and you can freeze them – try cookie dough, peanutView Post

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