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
The BEST One Pot Lasagna Soup
This 30-Minute One Pot Lasagna Soup is freezer-friendly, and can also be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot – it's comfort in a
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 Sausage Egg McMuffin {Copycat}
This Meal Prep Sausage Egg McMuffin is a healthier copycat version of the McDonald's breakfast favourite with fewer calories! Ingredients and substitutions Olive oil –
Healthy One Pot Pumpkin Alfredo
This Healthy One Pot Pumpkin Alfredo with chicken, roasted red peppers and crispy sage is a lighter fall-themed version of the classic dish. Ingredients and substitutions
Wendy's Chili {Perfect Copycat!}
This Wendy's Chili recipe is a perfect replica – it's full of flavour thanks to green chilies, chili powder, cumin and two types of beans.
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. Ingredients and substitutions
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 substitutions
Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats
These Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats are a delicious low-carb dinner that will satisfy all your pizza cravings with your fave toppings! Ingredients and substitutions
Creamiest Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
The secret to the Creamiest Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is evaporated milk – it's ultra creamy and velvety, and cooks on low in one pot!
Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
These Pina Colada Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are the perfect healthy breakfast idea. The pineapple and coconut add a tropical twist! Ingredients and substitutions
Kale Chicken Caesar Wraps
These veggie-filled Kale Chicken Caesar Wraps are the perfect on-the-go lunch, with a Caesar dressing that's lighter on calories. Ingredients and substitutions Caesar dressing Light
Sheet Pan Sausage & Root Vegetables
This Sheet Pan Sausage & Root Vegetable Scramble is a quick and easy dinner cooked all on one pan in the oven with rosemary and garlic.
