Kid-friendly dinners
- Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas17 min · serves 4Crisp, melty quesadillas from pantry staples in 15 minutes — the dinner to keep in your back pocket for the busiest night of the week.
- Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders33 min · serves 4Panko-crusted tenders that crisp in the oven without frying. A reliable win with kids, served with a quick honey-mustard dip.
- Easy Baked Ziti50 min · serves 8Pasta, marinara, ricotta and plenty of mozzarella baked until bubbling. Assemble it ahead and bake when you walk in the door.
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas37 min · serves 4Peppers, onions and spiced chicken roasted on one pan while you warm the tortillas. Everyone builds their own, so picky eaters are covered.
- Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli35 min · serves 4A homemade teriyaki glaze beats the bottled kind and takes two minutes. Chicken and broccoli roast together while the rice cooks.
- Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken4h 10m · serves 6Sticky, sweet-savory chicken thighs that kids reliably finish. The sauce thickens at the end into a glaze for rice and vegetables.
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce40 min · serves 6The dependable family classic, with a sauce that simmers just long enough to taste like it took all afternoon.
- Turkey Taco Rice Bowls30 min · serves 4Seasoned ground turkey over rice with all the taco toppings. A homemade spice blend keeps it gluten-free and less salty than packets.