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 andView Post
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 oatmealView Post
The Ultimate Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
This Sausage Hash brown Breakfast Casserole is made healthier thanks to turkey breakfast sausage. It's a great freezer meal prep idea! For a casual weekendView Post
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 schoolView Post
Super Easy Mini Vegetable Lasagna Cups
These Super Easy Mini Vegetable Lasagna Cups are such a cute individual serving size version of everyone’s favourite comfort food, lightened up! How to makeView Post
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 oliveView Post
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 OliveView Post
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 substitutionsView Post
Wendy's Chili {Perfect Copycat!}
This Wendy's Chili recipe is an exact replica of the real thing – it's full of flavour thanks to green chilies, chili powder, cumin andView Post
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup {Super Easy}
This easy Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is a delicious spin on the Italian classic that comes together in less than 20 minutes. How to makeView Post
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.View Post
Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs {Freezer-Friendly}
These Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs are freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep! Serve them with zucchini noodles for a low carb meal. Ingredients and substitutionsView Post