Hangry Family? 12 Quick, Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes

By Jenn Segal

On those busy nights when dinner sneaks up on you and your family looks like a pack of hungry wolves, whip up one of these kid-friendly dinner recipes.

Cashew Chicken

This dish of tender stir-fried chicken and roasted cashews in garlic sauce tastes just like take-out, only better.
Ham and Cheese Sliders

Kids and adults alike love these Southern-style ham and cheese sliders. Bet you can’t eat just one!
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

This pasta dish is quick and easy to make — and the whole family eats it up, broccoli and all.
Hoisin Beef Bowls

Made from ground beef, hoisin sauce, ginger and garlic, these speedy Asian-style beef bowls are a Segal family favorite.
Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta)

If you like Greek shrimp saganaki, you’ll love this dish of shrimp nestled in a spiced tomato sauce and topped with chunks of feta.
Chicken Tacos

These chicken tacos are a healthier spin on traditional beef tacos — and they’re just as good, if not better.
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

These grilled cheese sandwiches taste like hot, crispy pizza paninis. Can’t beat that!
Banana Pancakes

Breakfast for dinner? Yes, please! Fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these are phenomenal banana pancakes.
Chicken Curry

This chicken curry recipe is family-friendly and easy enough for a busy weeknight. Serve it with basmati rice and dinner is done!
Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs

The addition of turkey sausage and cheese makes the meatballs tender and flavorful.
Spaghetti and Meatballs

This spaghetti and meatball recipe is easy enough for a busy weeknight — and it’s a family favorite, too!
Chicken Meatballs with Tomato-Balsamic Glaze

These baked chicken meatballs make a quick, easy, and kid-friendly supper.