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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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.
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My most popular kid-friendly Recipes
Easy Breakfast Sandwich Recipes {3 Ways!}
These Easy Breakfast Sandwich Recipes are perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly. Try Sausage & Swiss, Bacon & Cheddar or Veggie! Ingredients and substitutions EnglishView Post
Baked BBQ Chicken {Meal Prep}
This Baked BBQ Chicken is so easy and packed with flavour. Serve it with baby potatoes and kale salad for the best meal prep lunch!View Post
Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche {Low-Carb}
This Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche is a delicious and healthy breakfast idea that you can make ahead of time. Add your favourite fillings! Ingredients andView Post
Copycat Chili's Texas Cheese Fries {Oven-Baked}
These Copycat Chili’s Texas Cheese Fries will satisfy all your cravings, made with homemade fries, crispy bacon and creamy ranch on the side. How toView Post
16 Cheap Dinner Ideas {Meals Around $10}
These cheap and easy dinner ideas prove that you can eat healthy on a budget – they can all be made for around $10 orView Post
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Protein Balls are the perfect protein packed snack – all you need is oats, nut butter and protein powder! How to make proteinView Post
Easy Vacation Meals {Make-Ahead for Camping}
These Easy Vacation Meals are perfect for camping – they can be made ahead, heated up from frozen, or even cooked on the grill outside!View Post
Panda Express Orange Chicken {Copycat}
This Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe tastes just like the takeout version with crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy orange sauce. Ingredients andView Post
Chocolate Fat Bombs (Nut-free!)
These Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs are a healthy snack made with just 3 ingredients: coconut oil, sunflower butter & cocoa powder. Ingredients in chocolate fatView Post
Best Ever Italian Pasta Salad {Crowd Pleaser!}
This Italian Pasta Salad will be a hit this summer with fresh veggies, salami and a zesty vinaigrette dressing – everyone will love it! IngredientsView Post