Healthy family dinners that kids and adults will both actually eat, most ready in about 30 minutes.
Cooking one meal for everyone is hard enough without trying to please picky eaters too. These recipes keep flavors familiar, like tacos, pasta bakes, burgers, chicken tenders, meatballs and burrito bowls, while adding more vegetables, lean protein and whole grains in simple, sneaky ways.
Many dinners here are easy to customize at the table, so everyone can build their own plate. Recipes include serving ideas for kids, easy side dishes, and notes on how to double the batch so you have leftovers for lunch.
Tip: let kids help with one small job, like stirring the sauce or setting out toppings. It really does make them more likely to try new food. Every recipe lists calories, protein, carbs and fat per serving, plus storage and reheating tips. Busy weeknight ahead? Check out Sheet Pan Dinners and Air Fryer Dinners.
Turkey sausage cauliflower stir fry combines browned sausage, crisp cauliflower, red pepper, scallions, garlic, and ginger in a savory skillet sauce.
Continue reading: Turkey Sausage Cauliflower Stir FryFresh Summer Tuna Chopped Salad Dinner combines chunky tuna, crisp peppers, hearts of palm, olives, shallot, chives, and light red wine vinaigrette over arugula for an approachable family dinner.
Continue reading: Fresh Summer Tuna Chopped Salad DinnerGrilled Halloumi Peach Salad with Sweet Corn combines golden halloumi, juicy peaches, charred corn, arugula, pickled onions, pistachios, and cilantro-lime dressing for an approachable family dinner.
Continue reading: Grilled Halloumi Peach Salad with Sweet CornChili Lime Salmon Bites with Mango Slaw combines caramelized chili-lime salmon bites over crunchy mango cabbage slaw with cilantro and fresh lime for an approachable family dinner.
Continue reading: Chili Lime Salmon Bites with Mango Slaw
