A Month’s Worth of Dinners Kids Really Love
"What's for dinner, Mom?" It's the never-ending question when you're a parent. Making dinner for your kids can be frustrating. Sometimes they love what you make, and sometimes they just plain hate it. One thing that's for certain is that kids are very honest with their feedback. So, when your kids love what you've made, you know you're on to a winner. To make things easier, we've picked out a month's worth of recipes that are kid-tested and kid-approved. Many of these recipes are so simple your kids can help make dinner with you, so they'll appreciate it even more.
Pasta Pleasers
1. Spaghetti and Meatball Muffin Bites
Rave Review: "My kids LOVE this recipe. I used mini meatballs I found at Whole Foods. My daughter requested it again as her birthday dinner." — kotoba
Rave Review:"These were great. A great quick and easy meal. And my kids actually ate spinach willingly!"— Rae
3. Baked Ziti I
Rave Review: "This recipe was easy and good, and as other reviewers have said it is very similar to lasagna. My 3 year old really like it too!" — CHINDERS
4. Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese
Rave Review: "This is a classic recipe for macaroni and cheese. The kids will love this!" — JAYDE175. Watch the video to see how it all comes together.
Rave Review: "The whole family (3 kids) enjoyed it and wanted seconds...and THAT doesn't happen often!" — MOMTOKTL
Rave Review: "My 4 year old helped make this and she had a blast. It was so easy to prepare and make." — Heather
Meaty Meals
Rave Review: "Very clever recipe that was appealing to everyone! The kids liked having their own personal meatloaf and my dh even preferred it over the one giant lump of meatloaf." — Peripheree
8. Family Sicilian Sauce and Meatballs
Rave Review: "This was amazing - the whole family felt like we were eating at a fine Italian restaurant. This recipe is not difficult and is SURE to impress others. My kids keep telling me how great it was." — Christi
Rave Review: "Big hit with my family. Used seasoned turkey and meat combo. Mixed the cheeses and Ricotta together like the video showed. My son says it tasted like pizza!" — Samedar Kosmides
10. Glazed Meatloaf
Rave Review: "Fantastic meatloaf! When I asked my boyfriend and his son what they thought of it...they both said it 'Tastes like More!' Made it to specs and loved it. A definite favorite for the family!" — N
11. Meatloaf Patties
Rave Review: "Delicious, kid-approved mini-meatloaf patties!" — courtneynjones
12. Uglies
Rave Review: "Great for kids. My 4 kids loved these." — MANDY5473
Rave Review: "Presentation and taste was a big hit. Many recipe requests. I was almost embarrassed to say how easy it was to prepare! My kids give this one 5 1/2 Stars!" — Kerry-Lynn
14. Hamburger Steak With Onions and Gravy
Rave Review: "Amazing! My kids – ages 10, 8, and 2 – ate this up and asked for seconds." — Erika D. Melrose
Rave Review: "Very good! My granddaughter who is very picky loved this!"— Jack Schmidt
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
16. Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Rave Review: "My whole family Loved this recipe, even my ultra-picky little boy! It was super easy, was made with ingredients I always have on hand, and it tasted GREAT with no adjustments necessary to the recipe!" — IgetPaidToDrinkCoffee
Rave Review: "My kids loved them! I baked them instead of frying and they still turned out crispy." — JENNIBG
18. Easy Shake and Bake Chicken
Rave Review: "Chicken was juicy and very good. All the kids raved! Quick and easy. Will make again!" — Momof3
19. Oven Roasted Chicken Teriyaki
Rave Review: "My five year old devoured it! and I loved it as well Definitely will be making again soon!" — Kerry
Rave Review: "The entire family, fussies and all, raved about these enchiladas. I would not change a thing." — Allyson
Rave Review: "My 2 year old LOVES them! Definitely a keeper!" — DAYDREAMFREAK
Yay Veggies
Rave Review: "I loved this! My 6 year old daughter couldn't get enough of it" — halfnotes
Rave Review: "Very easy and delicious! And my kids ate their veggies!" — Stephanie Ann Bovee
Rave Review: "I'll have to admit, this was pretty good. Grand Daughter loved it." — bd.weld
Rave Review: "Never have to buy frozen store bought Tater Tots® anymore. This will be a good, more healthy recipe for kids and adults to remember their childhood favorite." — Shaysfoodjourney
26. Tater Tot Bake
Rave Review: "This was a great recipe!!! It was so easy to make and even my 14 month old loved it!" — MORGMOM
Perfect Pizza
27. Vegetable Pizza
Rave Review: "The "no-veggies" kids tussled over the last piece!" — COLDSOUP
28. Pizza Casserole
Rave Review: "My family went nuts over this dish! I have two very picky teenagers, so if they liked it, that is amazing in itself." — OperaFan
29. Bubble Pizza
Rave Review: "This is my granddaughter's most requested meal when she comes to visit." — NEUJERZE
Easy Pork
30. Southwestern Sweet Grilled Pork Chops
Rave Review: "Very easy to make...the sauce glazes to the pork chops and it's great. My kids loved the sweet aspect to the sauce and devoured the pork chops." — jkhuff
Rave Review: "I love these. My mom used to make them all the time for us when we were younger. Now I get to do the same for my son (who LOVES hotdogs)." — Momof2