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Whether you have 10 minutes or all day to get a meal on the table, these parent-recommended family dinner ideas will hit the spot.

Grilled sausages on a bed of colorful roasted vegetables, showcasing a family-friendly sheet pan dinner.

18 Easy Sheet Pan Dinners for Feeding the Family

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A hearty baked high-protein dish topped with green leaves, served in a cast iron skillet on a wooden board.

10 High Protein Family Meals for Hungry Kids

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Two pulled pork sliders on a star-patterned paper plate with barbecue sauce nearby.

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Whole grain wraps with hummus, grated carrots, sliced cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes, ideal for quick family meals.

9 No-Cook Dinner Winners for the Family

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Platter with sliced grilled chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, tortillas, limes, cheese, and oranges on a wooden table.

Fast Family Meals in 30 Minutes or Less

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A child helps an adult cook in a kitchen, using a frying pan on a wooden countertop.

15 Easy Pantry Recipes That Use What You Have

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Plate of cheesy pasta with marinara sauce beside a slice of garlic bread topped with cheese.

23 Easy Pasta Meals for Your Family Dinner Rotini

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A bowl of soup with pasta and vegetables, beside crock pot and garlic bread on a kitchen counter.

12 Crockpot Soup Recipes Parents Vouch For

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A blue bowl of soup topped with cilantro, served with slices of bread on a textured tablecloth.

21 Instant Pot Soup Recipes You Can Count On

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A table spread with trays of various dishes for a large group meal, including pasta, salad, and breadsticks.

11 Easy Meals for Large Groups (Anything But Pizza!)

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A parent and child happily preparing a meal together in the kitchen, pouring sauce into a skillet.

15 Easy One Pot Meals for Unfussy Family Dinners

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A close-up of a cheesy casserole topped with fresh herbs, highlighting kid-friendly ingredients for dinner.

9 Kid-Friendly Casseroles To Mix Up Dinnertime

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A close-up of creamy stuffed enchiladas topped with cilantro, red onion, and spices on a decorative plate.

4 Make Ahead Family Dinners for Your Future Self

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Close-up of colorful mixed rice with carrots and corn in a cooking pot, suggesting affordable family meal ideas.

8 Easy Cheap Family Meals That Save Time & Money

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Child enjoying a bowl of soup with noodles and vegetables, showcasing family-friendly meal options.

15 Family Friendly Soups That Bowl Us Over

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A person holding a spoon with a ladle above a steaming pot, suggesting cozy fall dinner preparations.

10 Cozy Fall Dinner Ideas for Your Family

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Bowl of chicken chili topped with avocado and lime on a striped surface.

18 Kid-Friendly Crockpot Chicken Recipes We Love

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Golden brown rotisserie chicken on a white plate, showcasing its crispy skin and flavorful seasoning.

15 Easy Family Dinners Using Rotisserie Chicken

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Jar of homemade tomato sauce with herbs, surrounded by fresh tomatoes against a dark background.

17 Kid Friendly Freezer Meals for Busy Nights

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A skillet filled with colorful shrimp fried rice, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, served with forks.

29 Easy Family Dinners (Crowdsourced From Parents)

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A plush avocado toy smiling, placed against a bright green background with a yellow base.

17 Vegetarian Recipes for Kids We Make on Repeat

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A hand stirring a bowl of creamy slow cooker soup topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions, with ingredients on the side.

32 Easy Family Slow Cooker Meals Our Kids Eat

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A child with curly hair enjoys a hot dog in a colorful tray, surrounded by greenery in an outdoor setting.

14 Fun Hot Dog Recipes Our Kids Devour

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Creamy macaroni and cheese in a white bowl on a wooden surface.

The Best Kid-Friendly Instant Pot Recipes We've Made

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Colorful bowl of smoothie topped with fruit shapes, banana, and tropical palm leaf on vibrant background.

Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe's for Your Family

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Child preparing ingredients in the kitchen with a knife, surrounded by fruits and olive oil.

Easy Recipes for Children to Make (Mostly!) Alone

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A hand stirring a savory mixture in a frying pan, with a steaming, cozy kitchen atmosphere.

11 Trader Joe's Recipes (Almost) Easier Than Takeout

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A smiling child with curly hair sitting at a picnic table, surrounded by plates of food and a bowl of cherries.

19 Easy Summer Dinner Recipes for Family Meals

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A vibrant plate of crispy kale chips, surrounded by a decorative border featuring red and green shapes.

9 Vegetable Side Dishes Our Kids Like (Really!)

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A young child in a yellow hoodie holding a piece of bread and a glass, looking contemplative.

14 Recipes for Picky Eaters the Whole Family Will Eat

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