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 Chicken Pasta Bake {Freezer Meal}
This Easy Chicken Pasta Bake is a freezer meal made with lots of veggies and a creamy rose sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese! Ingredients and
Meal Prep Baked Oatmeal Cups – 5 Ways
These Baked Oatmeal Cups are the perfect grab and go breakfast. Choose from 5 different variations, from mango coconut to apple cinnamon! Are baked oatmeal
Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
This Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is made healthier thanks to the turkey sausage. It's a great freezer meal that you can prep ahead! Ingredients and
Meal Prep Buffalo Chicken Wraps
These Meal Prep Buffalo Chicken Wraps are a delicious and easy lunch idea – pack them bento box style for your work week or school
Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
This Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is made lighter with packaged ranch seasoning, turkey bacon and Greek yogurt! How to make this recipe Add olive
Meal Prep Skinny Taco Bake
This Meal Prep Skinny Taco Bake is a delicious and healthier take on a taco dinner filled with ground turkey, sweet potatoes and bell peppers.
Super Easy Mini Vegetable Lasagna Cups
These Super Easy Mini Vegetable Lasagna Cups are such a cute individual serving-sized version of everyone’s favourite comfort food. Ingredients and substitutions Olive oil –
Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
This Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is the most flavourful chili that’s filled with beans, veggies and turkey, then loaded with toppings. Ingredients and substitutions
Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos
These Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos are made with fire-roasted tomatoes and chipotle – they're gluten-free and ready in 30 minutes! Ingredients and substitutions Olive
Meal Prep Instant Pot Taco Bowls
These Meal Prep Instant Pot Taco Bowls are similar to taco salad. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have your lunches ready for the week! Ingredients
Easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup
This is the Easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup! The hearty comfort food comes together in one pot with a wild rice blend, veggies and sage.
Healthy Edible Cookie Dough
This Edible Cookie Dough is made with nutrient-packed ingredients like oat flour, maple syrup and coconut oil. It’s the perfect sweet treat! Ingredients and substitutions
