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100+ Family-Friendly Recipes Great for Kids and Parents

If you’re on a quest for dishes that appeal to both kids and grown-ups, look no further. We’ve put together a collection of kid-friendly recipes that will have the whole family asking for seconds. Of course, there’s mac and cheese and meatloaf, but there’s also our favorite fried rice and crispy cornflake chicken.

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Saucy Tofu Noodles with Spinach

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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Easy Broccoli Pasta

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Butter Lettuce Salad

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Ham and Cheese Frittata

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40 Adorable Easter Cupcake Ideas

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Brioche French Toast Casserole

sheet pan honey dijon chicken

Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken

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Kale Frittata

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Sheet Pan Moroccan Chicken

Parmesan Orzo

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Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Broccoli

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Broccoli and Cheese Sliders

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Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs and Bacon

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Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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How to Set up a Nacho Bar

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Roasted Purple Carrots with Honey Dijon Sauce

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Trader Joe’s Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi

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Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Goat Cheese

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Veggie Burger Bowls

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Stir-Fried Chicken and Crispy Rice Bowls

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Air Fryer Potsticker and Broccoli Bowls (Trader Joe’s recipe)

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Hummus Bowls (Trader Joe’s Recipe)

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Bacon and Asparagus Fried Rice

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Bunny Rolls

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Easy Indian Pizzas (Trader Joe’s shortcut recipe)

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Banana Bread French Toast

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Pasta with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

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The Best Chocolate Bundt Cake

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How to Host a Cookie Exchange (with free printables)

Bean and Cheese Tostadas

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Chicken Philly Cheesesteak

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Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Baked Ham and Cheese Rolls with Honey Mustard

Baked Ham and Cheese Rolls with Honey Mustard Glaze

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Homemade Chocolate Pudding

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Chicken Piccata Meatballs

beef and broccoli stir fry on a white plate with chopsticks

Beef and Broccoli Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry

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Taco Soup

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