61 Easy Family Dinners Everyone at the Table Will Eat

It’s a classic for good reason, but a modern update—one skillet, almost no cleanup—never hurt anything.

With pasta, beans and Parm, no one will even know there’s a whole bunch of kale in there.

She’s not just our favorite source of internet comic relief. Teigen’s mouthwatering chicken Milanese is proof that she’s also our kitchen inspo.

We’re not above serving nuggets for dinner. Just skip the frozen kind and make these easy-peasy, 30-minute homemade ones instead.

Oh hey, instant crowd-pleaser. Don’t tell boxed mac and cheese, but thanks to you, we’re never looking back.

Here’s proof that making fish at home is both easy and kid-friendly. The miso glaze is sweet, salty, easy and irresistible.

You don’t have to tell the kids they’re eating whole zucchinis. They won’t even know.

It’s creamy, smoky and packed with good-for-you spinach. What more could you ask for?

The secret to making this 30-minute meal is two-fold: A single skillet makes for less cleanup, and store-bought fresh gnocchi means it’s ready to eat in no time.

It’s a known fact that everyone likes soup—even picky eaters. Add corn to that equation and you’re looking at a dinnertime hit (in 30 minutes, might we add).

Cheesy, creamy pasta is a no-brainer. What’s genius is that it requires only one pot and 35 minutes of your time.

The glaze is what really takes this dish over the top. It’s a little spicy, a little sweet and pairs equally well with the chicken and veggies.

If only we could invite Ina Garten to make this 30-minute meal for us. Cooking from her recipe is the next best thing.

Yep, they’re fancy chicken tenders. But the dipping sauce is *kisses hands like a chef.*

Even the most green-veggie-averse will gobble up this stir-fry. It’ll be gone almost as fast as it took to make it (20 minutes, FYI).

In a room full of jarred marinara sauces, be this sesame-and-soy-based stunner.

How to get your kids to ask for seconds? Bacon. Avocado. Repeat.

It’s rich, creamy and just like how your grandma used to make it…but in less than half the time.

Find us a kid (or adult) who doesn’t like buffalo chicken. We dare you.

Throw the ingredients in a pot, heat and serve. Then try *not* to make this on repeat Monday through Friday.

It looks complicated, but we promise it’s not—the only thing you have to cook is the fritters (and they’re worth it).

Got leftovers? Repurpose them into this delightful frittata. Any cheese or veggie will work, but we’re partial to mozz and cherry tomatoes.

How many of these guys can we acceptably eat in one sitting? Asking for a friend…

Vegetables masquerading as something they’re not? Yep, we’re sneaky like that.

Once you’ve mastered this easy version, you can customize to your heart’s content.

You had us at 30 minutes (and again at “creamy” and “corn”).

Prep everything in the morning and by the time dinner rolls around, you won’t have to lift a finger.

We’ve never said no to a tender—especially not a homemade, oven-baked one.

Don’t be scared away by the one-hour cooking time. Most of it happens in the oven while you whip up a quick mustardy glaze.

Because the fish is baked (not fried), these tacos are super easy to make. Tuesdays have never been tastier.

Speaking of tacos, have you ever had one with bacon in it? It’s life-changing.

A hands-off dinner with almost zero dishes that everyone will eat? We’re swooning.

Be warned: Your kids will go bonkers when they get their hands on these. Bye, sad can of chicken noodle.

The kids will love that it’s glorified finger food; you’ll love that it’s low-effort and maximum payoff (not to mention the spicy, herbaceous magic green sauce, yum).

We like to call this one “the easiest way to get a mushroom-hater to eat mushrooms.” Come on, who doesn’t love pizza?

It tastes like you spent all day stirring and slaving over a hot stove. No one will even suspect that you actually dumped everything into your slow cooker, pressed a button and walked away.

Our favorite vegetable met up with our favorite pasta dish and created this masterpiece. It really is as amazing as it sounds.

It’s just as easy as opening up a can of the store-bought stuff, but way tastier. And the actual amount of time you’ll spend prepping? Five minutes.

This one goes out to the takeout lovers in the family. Since you can’t eat greasy pad see ew every night, swap it for this healthier take. It’s just as good (if not better).

We bet you didn’t know your slow cooker could do this. It’s great for breakfast, sure, but just as brilliant at dinnertime.

How to get picky eaters to feast on nutritious veggies? Smother them in two different types of cheese à la Ina Garten.

Once you’ve done the hard work (i.e., dumping all the ingredients in a pot), simply press the button and wait for your reward. Then pile it high with coleslaw and all the fixings, and give yourself a pat on the back.

We can’t decide which is the best part: the crispy, sweet baked shrimp or the two-ingredient sweet chili dipping sauce.

It’s simple, healthy and comforting—sure to elicit oohs and ahhs from the entire table.

If you’re thinking, “LOL, my kids won’t touch this with a ten-foot pole,” think again. Thanks to a combination of garlic, noodles and Parmesan cheese, they won’t be able to resist. (Thanks, Coterie member Gaby Dalkin.)

It’s like Hamburger Helper got a 21st-century makeover (and we’re not mad about it at all). Serve this easy dish with tons of toppings (like sour cream, avocado and scallions, for starters) for a hands-on dinner.

This humble spud doesn’t seem like a complete meal until you add roasted chickpeas and a savory garlic-herb sauce. Then we’re really talking.

Once you get over how pretty this one-skillet meal is, you’ll be greeted by the fact that it takes 35 minutes to make, start to finish. You’re welcome.

It turns out, absolutely no one is immune to the powers of fresh burrata and basil—even crazy-particular kids.

Not only are these burgers—courtesy of Coterie member Monique Volz—mouthwateringly tasty, they’re also pretty darn good for you. The shredded sweet potato packs a nutritional punch while also keeping the burgers from drying out.

Sunday supper on a busy Thursday? We’ll bite. Thanks to our trusty pressure cooker (and jarred tomato sauce), this meaty sauce takes half the time. Just don’t tell Nonna.

Coterie member Jesse Reilly knows the secret to pleasing a crowd of hungry people: gooey, cheesy meatballs and lots of crusty bread.

What’s more fun than eating dinner on a stick?

This classic Italian dish requires a mere six ingredients and 20 minutes to make. Memorize it, then make it over and over.

This is as low-maintenance as it gets: a 35-minute meal that uses, like, two dishes max. Don’t even get us started on how good it tastes.

Oh hi, easiest dinner on the planet. Watch us find an excuse to make this three times a week.

Take a page out of Coterie member Ali Maffucci’s book and make the entire meal on one pan. (Bonus points for the fun, spiralized veggies.)

It’s luscious and creamy without being heavy, and full of kid-friendly corn and bacon. Anything else you need to know?

Just prepare yourself: They’re going to ask for these again tomorrow (and the next day).

Gaby Dalkin does it again, this time with an effortless take on Korean food. And if you’re not into spicy food, don’t worry: You can adjust as needed.

That’s it. We’re inviting ourselves over for dinner—hope you don’t mind.