If you’ve ever found yourself cooking one meal for the grown-ups and another for the kids, we’ve got a better idea. From spaghetti and meatballs to chicken fingers to sloppy Joes, these kid-approved classics are fun and appealing, but flavorful enough for the whole gang to enjoy.
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RecipeSpaghetti & Meatballs
A kid-food classic. Kids who won’t go near a slice of lasagna, scarf down spaghetti & meatballs by the swirled-up spoon- and forkful. We know kids (no names!) who’d eat this for every meal if we’d let them. -
RecipeMini-Meatloaves with Chili Sauce
Kids will love getting their own individual-size loaves, while everyone will enjoy the sweet-tangy glaze on top. Serve with smashed baby potatoes sprinkled with chives. -
RecipeDouble-Decker Chicken Guacamole Tacos
Crisp taco shells are stuffed with rotisserie chicken and then sandwiched inside flour tortillas slathered with guacamole in this fun spin on taco night. You get crunchy, creamy, and spicy all in one bite. -
RecipeCheddar and Sausage Waffles
Waffles for dinner are just plain fun but keep them on the savory side to avoid sugar overload. These ones are delicious with or without maple syrup. -
RecipeGrilled Sliders
Kids love it when their food is kid-sized. These sliders are perfect for little hands and everyone can dress them up with whatever toppings and condiments they like. -
RecipeCrispy Oven Fries
These oven fries are every bit as irresistible as their deep-fried counterpart, and they’re simple to make: Just rinse, parboil, and roast. They make for a truly happy meal. Serve them with a homemade dip orketchup. -
RecipeQuick Chicken Parmesan
Crisp chicken cutlets are topped with two cheeses and a super-fast tomato sauce in this easy take on an Italian favorite. Kids who say no to everything else, say yes to this go-to dish. -
RecipeGrilled Cheese with the Works
Creamy mozzarella combined with salty, smoky bacon and fresh spinach makes this the ultimate grilled cheese for kids who negotiate terms for eating their veggies. -
RecipeClassic Margherita Pizza
Every kid looks forward to pizza night, and most are eager to help with this one: They can shape the dough, whisk the no-cook pizza sauce, and of course, add pepperoni or other toppings. -
RecipeChicken Noodle Soup
When you are looking for a straight-ahead chicken noodle soup, this recipe fits the bill beautifully. Light and soothing, it will please just about everybody. -
RecipeCrisp & Spicy Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Dip
These chicken tenders have two things going for them: You can dial back the cayenne and hot sauce for kids who can’t handle heat, and there’s a dipping sauce. Kids will eat almost anything if it comes with dip. -
RecipeFarmers’ Market Quesadillas
Kids will gladly eat their vegetables when they’re stuffed in a cheesy quesadilla. Fresh chiles and chipotle powder add heat and give the dish some smokiness, so dial both back for heat-averse eaters. -
RecipeMacaroni and Cheese with Peas & Ham
即使孩子不喜欢他们的豌豆anyth联系ing else on the plate will gobble up this irresistible mac & cheese. -
RecipeSloppy Joes
The mix from the can’s got nothin' on these tasty sloppy Joes. They have a rich, meaty filling smothered in tangy-sweet, thick tomato sauce that just refuses to stay inside the bun. -
RecipeHoney-Crisp Oven Fried Chicken
Glazed with honey, coated in crushed cornflakes, then baked to crisp golden perfection—this is a “fried” chicken you can feel good about serving to little ones. -
RecipeFish Sticks with Quick Tartar Sauce
With apologies to Mrs. Paul, homemade fish sticks are so much fresher-tasting than frozen. Paired with a quick-to-make tartar sauce, they’re a treat for kids and grown-ups alike.
