12 Kid-Loving Recipes to Get Little Ones Excited About Dinner
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From spaghetti pie to chicken fingers, these dishes practically guarantee big smiles and clean plates all around. Spaghetti Pie This creative take on pasta is a big affair, impressive in both stature and ingredients — perfect for a hungry, spaghetti-loving family. Chicken Tacos Who doesn’t love taco night? These tacos are a healthier spin on the traditional beef version — and they’re just as good, if not better. Crispy Pan Fried Fish Fingers Tilapia fillets lightly coated with panko, pan fried to crispy perfection, and served with a tangy garlic and lemon mayonnaise. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders One of my most popular recipes, these chicken tenders are marinated in seasoned buttermilk and pan-fried to crispy, crunchy perfection. Steakhouse Burgers These are the ultimate burgers. They are packed with flavor and reliably juicy, even when cooked to well-done. Baked Ziti This is a MAJOR family pleaser. It’s similar to meat lasagna but without the fuss, easy enough for a weeknight, but also special enough for company. Ham and Cheese Sliders These Southern-style sliders are doused in a tangy butter, mustard, and poppy seed sauce. It’s impossible to eat just one! Spaghetti and Meatballs This universal family-pleaser is easy enough for a busy weeknight. Mac and Cheese Ultra-creamy and topped with crispy panko and herbs, this my favorite version of homemade mac and cheese. One-Pot Chili Mac This one-pot dish is comforting, quick, and kid-friendly. It’s an updated take on the retro version of your childhood. Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Parboiled, spiced, and roasted in a high-heat oven, these chicken wings are crispy and packed with flavor. Sloppy Joes These smoky, spicy sandwiches are made completely from scratch — no ketchup or seasoning packets — and they make an easy weeknight dinner. Spaghetti Pie This creative take on pasta is a big affair, impressive in both stature and ingredients — perfect for a hungry, spaghetti-loving family. Spaghetti Pie This creative take on pasta is a big affair, impressive in both stature and ingredients — perfect for a hungry, spaghetti-loving family. Chicken Tacos Who doesn’t love taco night? These tacos are a healthier spin on the traditional beef version — and they’re just as good, if not better. Chicken Tacos Who doesn’t love taco night? These tacos are a healthier spin on the traditional beef version — and they’re just as good, if not better. Crispy Pan Fried Fish Fingers Tilapia fillets lightly coated with panko, pan fried to crispy perfection, and served with a tangy garlic and lemon mayonnaise. Crispy Pan Fried Fish Fingers Tilapia fillets lightly coated with panko, pan fried to crispy perfection, and served with a tangy garlic and lemon mayonnaise. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders One of my most popular recipes, these chicken tenders are marinated in seasoned buttermilk and pan-fried to crispy, crunchy perfection. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders One of my most popular recipes, these chicken tenders are marinated in seasoned buttermilk and pan-fried to crispy, crunchy perfection. Steakhouse Burgers These are the ultimate burgers. They are packed with flavor and reliably juicy, even when cooked to well-done. Steakhouse Burgers These are the ultimate burgers. They are packed with flavor and reliably juicy, even when cooked to well-done. Baked Ziti This is a MAJOR family pleaser. It’s similar to meat lasagna but without the fuss, easy enough for a weeknight, but also special enough for company. Baked Ziti This is a MAJOR family pleaser. It’s similar to meat lasagna but without the fuss, easy enough for a weeknight, but also special enough for company. Ham and Cheese Sliders These Southern-style sliders are doused in a tangy butter, mustard, and poppy seed sauce. It’s impossible to eat just one! Ham and Cheese Sliders These Southern-style sliders are doused in a tangy butter, mustard, and poppy seed sauce. It’s impossible to eat just one! Spaghetti and Meatballs This universal family-pleaser is easy enough for a busy weeknight. Spaghetti and Meatballs This universal family-pleaser is easy enough for a busy weeknight. Mac and Cheese Ultra-creamy and topped with crispy panko and herbs, this my favorite version of homemade mac and cheese. Mac and Cheese Ultra-creamy and topped with crispy panko and herbs, this my favorite version of homemade mac and cheese. One-Pot Chili Mac This one-pot dish is comforting, quick, and kid-friendly. It’s an updated take on the retro version of your childhood. One-Pot Chili Mac This one-pot dish is comforting, quick, and kid-friendly. It’s an updated take on the retro version of your childhood. Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Parboiled, spiced, and roasted in a high-heat oven, these chicken wings are crispy and packed with flavor. Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Parboiled, spiced, and roasted in a high-heat oven, these chicken wings are crispy and packed with flavor. Sloppy Joes These smoky, spicy sandwiches are made completely from scratch — no ketchup or seasoning packets — and they make an easy weeknight dinner. Sloppy Joes These smoky, spicy sandwiches are made completely from scratch — no ketchup or seasoning packets — and they make an easy weeknight dinner. SharePinEmailTweet Share Pin Email Tweet