Kid-Approved Dinner Ideas

Making one dinner that everyone in the family wants to eat isn’t always easy. These kid-approved dinner ideas include familiar favorites like burgers, homemade nuggets, pasta, tacos, and pizza-inspired meals that make it easier to cook one meal for the whole family.

Burgers & Sandwiches

Homemade versions of the burgers and sandwiches kids already know and love, with simple ingredients and plenty of ways to make them your own.

Pizza-Themed

When pizza is the one thing everyone agrees on, these recipes use those familiar flavors to make something different for dinner.

Bite-Size

Sometimes smaller portions are more appealing to kids. These bite-size dinners are easy to serve, fun to eat, and great for little hands.

From the Freezer

For nights when you need dinner quickly, these freezer favorites are handy to have around. They’re especially useful when you don’t have time to start a meal from scratch.

Pasta

Pasta is one of my go-to dinners when I need something familiar that I can make in different ways. These recipes give you more options than the usual bowl of noodles and sauce.

Tacos

Taco night is easier when everyone can choose what goes on their plate. These recipes from my Taco Tuesday Cookbook are some of our family favorites.

Restaurant Favorites at Home

If your kids have a favorite restaurant meal, making a homemade version can be an easy dinner win. These recipes bring some of those familiar favorites to your own kitchen.

Mac and Cheese Upgrades

Mac and cheese is already a favorite, but it can also be the starting point for a more filling dinner. These recipes add a little more to the familiar cheesy pasta kids love.

Breakfast for Dinner

When nothing else sounds good, breakfast for dinner is an easy change of plans. These are the kinds of meals my family is just as happy to eat at night as in the morning.

Dip Makes Everything Better

Sometimes all it takes is a good dipping sauce to make dinner more appealing. These homemade sauces and dressings are easy to serve alongside chicken, veggies, and other family favorites.

More Kid-Approved Recipes

Still looking for something everyone can agree on? Browse more kid-approved recipes for those nights when you need a few extra dinner ideas.