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
Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwich Appetizers
These Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwich Appetizers are made with aged cheddar and sliced baguette – they’re as cute as they are delicious! Ingredients and substitutions
Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Taquitos {Meal Prep}
These Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Taquitos are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings, with scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage. Ingredients and substitutions Olive oil –
Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt {Panera Copycat}
This Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt tastes exactly like the Panera version, complete with focaccia, smoked Gouda and roasted red peppers. Ingredients and substitutions Focaccia bread –
Healthy Bento Lunch Box Recipes {5 Ways}
These Healthy Bento Lunch Box Recipes are the perfect grab-and-go lunch – make them beforehand and store them in the fridge for up to 5
Low Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers
These Low Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers are filled with ground beef, ricotta, spinach and pasta sauce then topped with mozzarella cheese! Ingredients and substitutions Extra-lean
Homemade Greek Fries With Chicken {Oven Baked}
These Homemade Greek Fries are a healthy dinner idea loaded with chicken and Mediterranean-inspired flavours like tzatziki and feta! Ingredients and substitutions Chicken breast –
The Best Ever Healing Chicken Soup
This is the Best Ever Healing Chicken Soup, packed with healthy ingredients and so much flavour. You’ll feel better in no time! Ingredients and substitutions
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas {Quick + Easy}
These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick and easy way to enjoy your Tex Mex favourite. Everything’s made on one pan in just 30
The Easiest One Pot Pasta Primavera
This One Pot Pasta Primavera is a 30-minute dinner that's packed with fresh vegetables and an easy creamy parmesan sauce. Ingredients and substitutions Olive oil
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This Freezer-Friendly Instant Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a fall-inspired twist on everyone's favourite comfort food. Ingredients and substitutions Olive oil – any neutral
Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup {So Easy!}
This easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup is a simple way to make your fave comfort food from scratch. The chicken is so juicy and tender!
The Creamiest Cajun Chicken Pasta {One Pot!}
This is the Creamiest Cajun Chicken Pasta, made in one pot with bell peppers, chicken and Cajun seasoning – it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
