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Family Friendly Dinners

Here you can find a range of family-friendly dinner ideas, great for toddlers, kids and adults. They have been tried, tested and approved by my two little foodies (and thousand others!)

I'm a massive advocate of families eating together and have written about the many Benefits of Family Meals.

All recipes are quick and easy to make or can be prepared in advance. Most are freezer friendly to make meal planning easier and they use simple, easy to find, ingredients

Most recipes are customizable and give alternative ingredient suggestions to suit pickier eaters or to what you have available at home. They are also packed with vegetables (because most of us struggle to meet our vegetable intake for each day.)

Hopefully, you can find many kid friendly dinners for your family to enjoy. The most popular recipes include Lentil Lasagne, Lentil Burgers, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry, Tuna Cakes and Turkey Meatballs

  • Child Holding Bowl of Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry.
    Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry
  • Sausage Casserole in Slow Cooker
    Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole
  • Close up of Baked Chicken Veg Pasta Bake with Spoonful Removed.
    Chicken and Veg Pasta Bake
  • Gnocchi Bake in Dish with Spoonful Removed.
    Vegetable Gnocchi Bake
  • Hand Holding Roasted Vegetable Puff Pastry Tart.
    Roasted Vegetable Puff Pastry Tarts
  • Parmesan Chicken Strips in Container with Dip.
    Parmesan Chicken Strips
  • Two Homemade Burgers On Wooden Board With Sweet Potato Fries in Background.
    Beef Burgers with Hidden Veggies
  • Stack of 3 Squares of Frittata on Toddler Plate.
    Vegetable Frittata
  • Turkey Meatballs in Bowl with Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce
    Turkey Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce
  • Pork in Creamy Apple Sauce in Skillet.
    Pork and Creamy Apple Sauce
  • Child's Hands Holding Tray of Loaded Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Fries.
    Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
  • Red Lentil Lasagne Cooked with Portion Being Removed.
    Red Lentil Lasagne
  • Hand Dipping Coconut Chicken Tender into Dip
    Coconut Chicken Tenders
  • Veggie Nugget with Bite Removed in Foreground with Bowl of Veggie Nuggets in Background.
    Veggie Nuggets
  • Green Mac and Cheese in Small Dish Topped with Cheese.
    Green Mac and Cheese
  • Baked Butternut Squash mac and Cheese in Individual Dish
    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
  • Hand Holding Lentil Burger in Bun with Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato and Beetroot.
    Lentil Burgers
  • Quinoa Crusted Chicken Nuggets on Plate With Dips and Veggie Sticks.
    Quinoa Chicken Nuggets
  • Fish Goujons in Bowl with Avocado Dip
    Fish Goujons
  • Red Lentil Pie in 3 Baby Dishes with a Spoonful. removed from one.
    Red Lentil Cottage Pie
  • Broccoli Pesto Pasta in Two Bowls With Basil and Sauce in Background.
    Broccoli Pesto Pasta
  • Stack of Broccoli Fritters on Plate with Dip in Background.
    Broccoli Fritters
  • Fruity Chicken Curry on Baby Plate Served on Rice with a Side of Cucumber Sticks.
    Fruity Chicken Curry
  • Mango Chicken Curry in Bowl.
    Mango Chicken Curry
  • Top Down View of Spanish Omelette Cut into Wedges
    Spanish Omelette
  • Top Down View of Cooked Chicken Chorizo Tray Bake in Tray with Fish Slice Removing a Chicken Thigh
    Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake
  • Blended Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce in Pan.
    Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce
  • Sweet Potato and Lentil Croquettes on Marble Board with Toddler Hands Next to It.
    Lentil Croquettes
  • Cooked Slow Cooker Beef Stew in Slow Cooker
    Slow Cooker Beef Stew
  • White Plate With Spaghetti in a Carrot Pasta Sauce with Small Bowls of Parsley and Parmesan Cheese in Background.
    Carrot Pasta Sauce
  • Vegetable Fried Rice in Bowls
    Vegetable Fried Rice
  • Vegetable risotto in kids bowls
    Sundried Tomato and Vegetable Risotto
  • Child Grabbing Bowl of Chicken Curry and Rice Topped with Mango and Cucumber Riata
    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
  • Close up Shot of Sweet Potato Noodles in Pan
    Sweet Potato Noodles in a Peanut Sauce
  • Plate of Avocado Spinach Spaghetti Topped with Cherry Tomato
    Avocado Spinach Pasta
  • Baked Arancini in Dish with Yoghurt Dip
    Baked Arancini (Risotto Balls)
  • Chicken Potato Bake Just Out of the Oven
    Chicken Potato Bake
  • Bowl of Red Lentil Curry with Rice and Roti Bread
    Red Lentil Curry
  • Chicken Fajitas on Sheet Pan with Flour Tortillas
    Baked Chicken Fajitas
  • Chilli Con Carne in Bowl with Rice and Tortilla Chips topped with Avocado, Cheese and Sour Cream
    Mild Chilli Con Carne

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